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NIGERIA: Neymar Set For Sensational Return To Boyhood Club Santos****KENYA: Rongo Member Of Parliament Paul Abuor Arrested In Kenya Over Ksh.122M Constituency Development Fund Fraud****Malawi Red Cross Society Faces K3 Billion Deficit in Supporting Mozambique Asylum Seekers****NIGERIA: Fear Of Unemployment Pushed Me Into Tomato Business, I Now Import Trailer Loads From Ghana, Cameroon – Port Harcourt Based Business Woman****South Sudan Cabinet Approves Truth And Reparation Commissions

Admin - August 19, 2025

NIGERIA: President Tinubu Arrives Japan For TICAD9 Summit

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu arrived in Tokyo, Japan, early Tuesday to join other African leaders, international development partners and stakeholders at the Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9). The update was announced in a statement signed by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on […]

Admin - August 19, 2025

Setbacks Challenge South Sudan’s Peace Process, UN Reports

‎By Deborah Akur Chol, South Sudan ‎ ‎The United Nations has issued a stark warning regarding the deteriorating state of South Sudan’s peace process, pointing to escalating political and subnational violence, stalled implementation of the Revitalised Peace Agreement (R-ARCSS), and frequent violations by all parties involved. ‎ ‎Martha Pobee, the UN Assistant Secretary-General for […]

Admin - August 19, 2025

KENYA: Police Shoot Bar Owner In Mistaken Identity Incident in Kisumu

By Lisbeth Micheni, Kenya Confusion has gripped Luwala village in Seme subcounty in Kisumu County, after police officers shot and killed a bar owner in what has been described as a case of mistaken identity. Eyewitnesses said the deceased, Felix Olueru, was shot twice by officers who had gone to lay an […]

Admin - August 19, 2025

MALAWI: President Chakwera Renames Roads and Airport After Former Leaders

By Smile Hamilton Malawi President Lazarus Chakwera has directed that the Interchange road in Lilongwe be named Arthur Peter Mutharika Road. Chakwera has also ordered that Chileka Airport in Blantyre be renamed Bakili Muluzi International Airport. In addition, the Western Bypass (M12 Intersection – M1 Kamuzu Procession) in Lilongwe will […]

Admin - August 18, 2025

NIGERIA: Lagos, Oyo, Ogun Declare August 20 Work-Free Day for Isese Festival

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria Lagos, Oyo, and Ogun states have declared Wednesday, August 20, 2025, a public holiday in honour of this year’s Isese Festival. In Lagos, a circular signed by the Head of Service, Hakeem Muri-Okunola, announced Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s approval of the holiday, noting it reaffirms government’s commitment to […]

Admin - August 18, 2025

MALAWI: Mulhakho Wa Alhomwe Supports UNESCO Declaration Of Mount Mulanje

By Smile Hamilton Malawi Mulhakho wa Alhomwe has expressed its support for the declaration of Mount Mulanje as a protected heritage site by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO). According to the chairperson of the cultural and heritage group, Muchanakhwaye Mpuluka, the declaration brings more benefits to communities living […]

Admin - August 18, 2025

NIGERIA :NOA Hails Imo State’s Ban on Lavish Graduation Parties

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has applauded the Imo State Government for banning flamboyant graduation parties in nursery, primary, and junior secondary schools. In a statement signed by its Director of Communication and Media, Bala Musa, on Monday, the Agency described the move as a timely intervention […]

Admin - August 18, 2025

NIGERIA: Tinubu Commiserates With APC Chairman Over Mother’s Death

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has commiserated with the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, over the death of his mother, Mama Lydia Yilwatda. Tinubu’s commiseration was contained in a statement signed by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, released […]

Admin - August 18, 2025

NIGERIA: Police Rescue Victim, Arrest Eight Suspected Kidnappers In Delta, Kaduna

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria The Nigeria Police Force says its operatives have arrested eight suspected kidnappers and recovered a cache of arms and ammunition in coordinated operations in Delta and Kaduna States. The Force said the operations, which were intelligence led, also resulted in the rescue of an abducted victim and […]

Admin - August 18, 2025

KENYA: Raila Pledges Sh500,000 Bonus For Harambee Stars Players After Zambia Victory

By Lisbeth Micheni, Kenya Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga has committed to rewarding each Harambee Stars player with Sh500,000 following their narrow 1–0 triumph over Zambia in the African Nations Championship (CHAN) clash at Kasarani Stadium on Sunday. The victory, sealed by striker Ryan Ogam in the 75th minute after connecting with […]