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NIGERIA: Breaking: Former Kogi Governor Yahaya Bello Released from Custody****MALAWI: Malawi Innovators Receive Funding To Boost Innovations****NIGERIA: Court Grants Farotimi N30m Bail****Ghanaian President-Elect John Mahama Visits President Tinubu At Presidential Villa****KENYA: Fuel Price Reduces In December Bringing Relief To Kenyans****Malawi Fish Farmers Reap Rewards from Sustainable Aquaculture Practices

admin - December 18, 2024

NIGERIA: Tonto Dikeh, Dayo Israel, Others Inducted Into International Society Of Diplomats

  By Onoja Baba, Nigeria      Renowned actress and humanitarian, Tonto Dikeh, and All Progressives Congress (APC) National Youth Leader, Dayo Israel, and others have been inducted into the International Society of Diplomats (ISD) during the official inauguration of its Nigerian branch.     The event, held on Tuesday at the NICON Luxury Hotel, […]
admin - December 18, 2024

NIGERIA: NBS Report: Nigerians Paid N2.3 Trillion To Kidnappers In Ransom

  By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria   The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) on Tuesday, released a report disclosing that Nigerians paid an estimated N2.3 trillion in ransom to kidnappers between May 2023 and April 2024.   This figure reflects the prevalence of crime and the heavy financial burden it places on citizens across the […]
admin - December 17, 2024

KENYA: Kenya Extends Oil Supply Deal With Gulf Firms To Stabilise Economy

             By Lisbeth Micheni, Kenya            The Kenyan government has extended its oil supply agreement with three major Gulf companies: Saudi Aramco, Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), and Emirates National Oil Company.     This arrangement allows Kenya to procure petroleum on a 180-day credit […]
admin - December 17, 2024

Ghanaian President-Elect John Mahama Visits President Tinubu At Presidential Villa

    By Onoja Baba, Nigeria           The President-Elect of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama, paid a courtesy visit to Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Monday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.     This visitation was revealed by President Tinubu’s Special Assistant on Social Media, Dada Olusegun, who shared details on […]
admin - December 17, 2024

NIGERIA: Nollywood Star, Nancy, Celebrates New Mansion At 33

  By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria          One of Nigeria’s Nollywood stars, Nancy Isime, has shared news about her newly acquired mansion in celebration of her thirty-third (33rd) birthday.     Nancy, taking to her social media page, revealed that purchasing a mansion for herself is one of the two biggest dreams […]
admin - December 17, 2024

NIGERIA: Senate Commits To Improving Welfare Of Nigerian Armed Forces

  By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria         The Senate has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting and enhancing the welfare and well-being of members of the Nigerian Armed Forces, by providing the resources needed to enhance their capabilities.     The Chairman, Senate Committee on Defence, Senator Ahmad Lawan made this pledge, during […]
admin - December 17, 2024

NIGERIA: ‘Thank You For Making Nigeria Proud’, President Tinubu Hails Lookman Over CAF Awards

    By Onoja Baba, Nigeria           Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has appreciated and congratulated Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman. for winning the 2024 Confederation of African Football (CAF) Men’s African Footballer of the Year award.     The President also hailed Super Falcons goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie and the Super […]
admin - December 17, 2024

The Significance of Lalob Fruit In South Sudan’s Traditional Customs

  By Debora Akur Chol-south sudan         In the heart of South Sudan’s diverse cultural landscape, the lalob fruit, also known as “thau” by the Dinka and Nuer people, or the Baobab fruit, has emerged as a cornerstone of both tradition and sustenance for many communities.     The fruit, found in […]
admin - December 17, 2024

MALAWI: Namiwawa Community, Lost History Foundation, Unveils Monumental Statue To Honour Fallen Heros

  By Smile Hamilton, Malawi          In a historic event, the elders of the Namiwawa community in Blantyre, Malawi, in collaboration with the Lost History Foundation, have unveiled a monumental statue to honor the brave men and women who fought for the country’s freedom.     The statue is a symbol of […]
admin - December 17, 2024

NIGERIA: Lookman Wins CAF Player Of The Year Award, Nnadozie And Super Falcons Shine

    By Onoja Baba, Nigeria             Nigeria’s Ademola Lookman has been crowned the 2024 CAF African Player of the Year at the prestigious CAF Awards ceremony held in Marrakech, Morocco, on Monday.     The Atalanta forward’s triumph solidifies Nigeria’s dominance in African football, marking him as the seventh Nigerian […]
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