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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 16, 2024

NIGERIA: EFCC Arrests 792 Suspected Fraudsters In Lagos

  By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria         The Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) has arrested 792 suspects during the raid of a seven-storey building in Lagos.     The suspects, which included Nigerians, Chinese, Arab and Filipino nationals, were allegedly involved in cryptocurrency investment fraud and romance scams.     The […]
admin - December 16, 2024

NIGERIA: ‘In ICPC There Is No Harassment Of Lawyers’ – ICPC Chairman Cautions Lawyers Against Frivolous Petitions Against Commission

  By Munyal Manunyi          The Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu, SAN, has raised concern over necessary petitions filed by lawyers against the ICPC.     Dr Aliyu raised the issue on Monday, when the Chairman and members of National Litigation […]
admin - December 16, 2024

KENYA: Kenyan Deputy President Resolves Revenue Sharing Dispute Between Governors And Controller Of Budget

        By Lisbeth Micheni, Kenya            The Deputy President of Kenya Kithure Kindiki, has successfully mediated a revenue-sharing dispute between county governors and the Controller of Budget (CoB).     The move is aimed at fostering financial accountability and equitable allocation of resources to county governments.     […]
admin - December 16, 2024

NIGERIA: BREAKING: Tinubu Approves Free Train Rides Nationwide To Celebrate Yuletide

  By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria          As part of the measures to ease transportation costs for Nigerians, the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has approved free train rides for all the citizens nationwide from December 20, 2024, to January 5, 2025.     This was made […]
admin - December 16, 2024

NIGERIA: EFCC Re-Arraigns Ex-Bank PHB MD, Two Others Over Forgery And Felony

  By Munyal Manunyi A former Managing Director of the defunct Bank PHB Plc, Francis Atuche, was on Monday, re-arraigned by the Lagos Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on allegations pertaining to forgery and felony. Aruche was re-arraigned before Justice O. O. Abike-Fadipe of the Special Offences Court sitting in […]
admin - December 16, 2024

NIGERIA: INEC Teaches Benin Republic Best Electoral Practices

    By Onoja Baba, Nigeria         Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is sharing its electoral expertise with a delegation from the Autonomous National Electoral Commission of Benin (CENA).     The 12-member team, led by CENA President Dr. Sacca Lafia, visited INEC’s headquarters in Abuja on Monday for a study […]
admin - December 16, 2024

Nigerians React To APC’s Chair Appeal To Be Patient With Tinubu

    By Onoja Baba, Nigeria           Nigerians have expressed mixed reactions to an appeal by the Lagos State All Progressives Congress (APC) Chairman, Pastor Cornelius Ojelabi, urging citizens to remain patient with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as his administration works to reposition the country for a brighter future.     […]
admin - December 16, 2024

NIGERIA: Fatal Accident On Third Mainland Bridge Claims One Life, Leaves Five Injured

  By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria              The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has confirmed the death of a yet to be identified person, who was involved in a road accident at Ilubirin along the Third Mainland Bridge early this morning.     In a statement issued on Monday, […]
admin - December 16, 2024

Malawi Fish Farmers Reap Rewards from Sustainable Aquaculture Practices

  By Smile Hamilton, Malawi          Madalitso Fisheries Group, based in Golowa village, Traditional Authority Nsamala in Balaka District, is a shining example of how fish farming can transform lives and communities. Through their dedication and hard work, the group has not only improved their livelihoods but also inspired others to follow […]
admin - December 16, 2024

MALAWI: Electricity Supply Corporation Of Malawi Attributes Power Outages to Heavy Rains

By Smile Hamilton, Malawi     The Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM), the primary electricity supply company in Malawi, has attributed the ongoing power outages to heavy rains that have damaged their infrastructure.     According to a statement released by the company, the heavy rains have compromised their ability to provide a stable […]
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