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admin - May 13, 2025

Mawien Bulabek Named New Undersecretary of the Ministry of Information, Communication Technology and Postal Services

  By Deborah Akur Chol, South Sudan   South Sudan President Salva Kiir Mayardit has appointed Mawien Bulabek Chol as the new Undersecretary of the Ministry of Information, Communication Technology, and Postal Services. The announcement was made on the state owned television network, South Sudan Broadcasting Corporation (SSBC).   Chol succeeds Martin Mabior Mawien, whose […]
admin - May 13, 2025

MALAWI: Maize Donation Brings Relief To Hunger-Stricken Families In Mulanje

  By Smile Hamilton, Malawi   At least 240 households from five villages under Traditional Authority Njema in Mulanje District have received maize donation from the Neno-based Beyond Our Hearts Foundation (BOHF), with support from the Malawi Diaspora Network–USA.   Speaking after receiving the donation today, the Chairperson of the Njema Area Development Committee, Dick […]
admin - May 13, 2025

KENYA: All Kenyans Previously Reported Missing Have Been Located And  Reunited – Ruto

  By Lisbeth Micheni, Kenya    President William Ruto has declared that all Kenyans who were previously reported as missing under mysterious or suspicious circumstances have safely returned to their families.   Speaking during a joint press briefing with Finland’s President Alexander Stubb, who is visiting Kenya for an official tour, President Ruto reiterated his […]
admin - May 12, 2025

Fact-Check Report: Mercy Johnson’s Viral “New Outlook” Video 

  By Muhammad Dona Musa   Subject: Analysis of the viral video claiming to show Mercy Johnson’s drastic new appearance.   1. Claim in Circulation: A video has been widely shared on Facebook and other social media platforms, claiming that Nollywood actress Mercy Johnson has undergone a dramatic transformation in her appearance. The video suggests […]
admin - May 12, 2025

Employment Scam: Adamawa Man Who Allegedly Promised Victim ICPC Job Absent In Court 

  By Onoja Baba, Nigeria    The ongoing trial of Umar Abubakar, an alleged job racketeer accused of duping a victim under the pretext of securing employment at the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), has been stalled.   The trial was stalled due to the defendant’s absence in court, according to […]
admin - May 12, 2025

NIGERIA: Organisers Name Laide Bakare As Face Of 2025 Osun Osogbo Festival

  By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria    Organisers of the Osun Osogbo Festival have named Nollywood actress and cultural advocate Laide Bakare, as the official face of the 2025 edition.   The announcement, made on Monday, introduces a fresh narrative for the sacred festival through a campaign titled “I’m Laide. I’m Culture.”   The promotional […]
admin - May 12, 2025

NIGERIA: ASUU Elects Prof. Chris Piwuna As National President

  By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria    The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), has elected Professor Chris Piwuna as its new national president, following its 23rd National Delegates Congress held at the University of Benin, Edo State.   Piwuna, a professor of medicine and consultant psychiatrist, takes over leadership from Professor Emmanuel Osodeke of […]
admin - May 12, 2025

Xabi Alonso Set To Take Over As Real Madrid Head Coach

  By Onoja Baba   Real Madrid have reportedly finalised an agreement with Xabi Alonso to become the club’s new head coach.   According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Alonso has signed a contract that will keep him at the Santiago Bernabéu until 2028.   The former Spanish international, who is currently in charge of […]
admin - May 12, 2025

NIGERIA: Tompolo Will Have Questions To Answer – EFCC

  By Onoja Baba, Nigeria   The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has announced plans to take action against ex-militant leader, Chief Government Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, over alleged abuse of the naira.   This follows the circulation of a viral video posted on X.com by user Harrison A with the caption, “EFCC, see […]
admin - May 12, 2025

UTME Complaints: JAMB Begins Investigation 

  By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria   The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), has announced the commencement of an accelerated system review, following a wave of public complaints trailing the release of the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) results, made public on Friday.   In an official statement released by JAMB’s Public Communication […]
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