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admin - May 12, 2025

2027: Saraki Chairs PDP Governors Forum Committee To Prepare For NEC Meeting, National Convention

  By Onoja Baba, Nigeria    Former Senate President, Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has announced the outcome of a high-level meeting of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors Forum, held at the Bauchi Governor’s Lodge in Abuja.   In a statement posted on his official Facebook page shortly after the meeting on Sunday night, Saraki disclosed […]
admin - May 12, 2025

NIGERIA: President Tinubu Honoured with Lifetime Africa Achievement Prize In Ghana

  By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria   Nigerian president Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been conferred with the Lifetime Africa Achievement Prize by the Millennium Excellence Foundation during its 25th anniversary celebration, held at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi, Ghana.   The event, which took place on Saturday night, recognised outstanding African leaders and institutions whose […]
admin - May 12, 2025

NIGERIA: Otun Olubadan To Chair 2025 World Egungun Festival

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria    Former Oyo State Governor and Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Royal Majesty Rashidi Ladoja, has been confirmed as the Chairman and Royal Father of the Day for the 2025 World Egungun Festival.   The Oyo State Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Dr. Wasiu Olatunbosun, made the announcement during a […]
admin - May 12, 2025

Kenyan Government Orders Immediate Shutdown Of 23 Television Stations Over Illegal Betting Ads

  By Lisbeth Micheni, Kenya    The Kenyan government has ordered the immediate shutdown of 23 television stations, including Kameme TV, for violating a 30-day suspension on gambling advertisements issued by the Betting Control and Licensing Board (BCLB).   In a formal letter to the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA), BCLB Chief executive officer Peter […]
admin - May 11, 2025

South Sudan Ruling Party Headquarters Engulfed In Afternoon Blaze

  By Deborah Akur Chol, South Sudan   The headquarters of South Sudan’s ruling party, the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM), was severely damaged by a fire on Saturday afternoon, with significant destruction to documents, including the party’s constitution, according to officials.   The fire erupted around 12:47 p.m. local time, quickly consuming the offices […]
admin - May 11, 2025

NIGERIA: Police Urge Multiple Vehicle Owners To Use Fleet Registration On e-CMR Portal

  By Onoja Baba, Nigeria   The Nigeria Police Force has issued a public advisory, encouraging individuals and organisations registering multiple vehicles, to take advantage of the Fleet Registration option available on the electronic Central Motor Registry (e-CMR) portal.   The advisory, shared on the Force’s official platform on Sunday, highlights the convenience and efficiency […]
admin - May 11, 2025

NIGERIA: UK Is Home, Not Hotel – Badenoch Urges Labour To Adopt Tory Deportation Bill

  By Onoja Baba, Nigeria    Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch has urged the Labour government to immediately adopt the party’s proposed deportation bill to address rising immigration levels in the United Kingdom.   In a video posted on her official X account on Saturday, Badenoch warned that without swift action, close to two million […]
admin - May 11, 2025

NIGERIA: Femi Adebayo’s Seven Doors Emerges Big Winner T 11th AMVCA

  By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria    The 11th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA), held on Saturday, witnessed a celebration of cinematic excellence across the African continent, with Seven Doors, a Nigerian epic drama series, standing out as one of the evening’s most awarded productions.   Directed by Femi Adebayo, Adebayo […]
admin - May 11, 2025

NIGERIA: I Won’t Return To Villa, I Just Want To Tease Remi Tinubu – Patience Jonathan

  By Onoja Baba, Nigeria    Nigerian Former First Lady, Patience Jonathan, says she has no plans to return to Aso Rock, not even if invited.   Instead, she has pledged to join forces with First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu to campaign ahead of the 2027 elections.   Speaking at an award event in Abuja […]
admin - May 11, 2025

MALAWI: St John’s Hospital Appeals For More Support Amid Critical Infrastructure Challenges

  By Smile Hamilton, Malawi   St John’s Hospital in Mzuzu, Malawi, continues to grapple with deteriorating infrastructure and outdated equipment despite receiving a boost of over 7 million kwacha from the Saulos Klaus Chilima Foundation.     The donation follows a fundraising appeal made by the hospital in February, aimed at addressing urgent operational […]
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