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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 11, 2025

NIGERIA: Danboskid, Ibifubara First To Exit BBNaija Season 10

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria The Big Brother Naija Season 10 reality show recorded its first major exits on Sunday night, as housemates Danboskid and Ibifubara were evicted from the competition. Danboskid was the first to leave during the live eviction show, followed shortly by Ibifubara, whose departure drew surprise from […]

Admin - August 11, 2025

KENYA: Rising Road Tragedies As Two Killed In Mai Mahiu ENA Coach Bus Crash

By Lisbeth Micheni, Kenya Kenya is reeling from yet another deadly road accident after two people: a woman and a child died when an ENA Coach bus was struck from behind by a trailer in Mai Mahiu on Saturday night. The crash, which happened around 11 p.m., occurred as the bus, travelling […]

Admin - August 10, 2025

NIGERIA: Nigeria’s Non-Oil Exports Reach $3.23bn In First Half Of 2025

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria The Nigerian Export Promotion Council has reported that the country’s non-oil exports rose to $3.225 billion in the first half of 2025, representing a 19.59 per cent increase from the $2.696 billion recorded in the same period of 2024. Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of the […]

Admin - August 10, 2025

‎Ugandan Army Chief Engages in Diplomatic Talks in South Sudan

‎By Deborah Akur Chol, South Sudan ‎ ‎Uganda’s military leadership engaged in crucial discussions with South Sudanese President Salva Kiir on Saturday, amidst ongoing efforts to strengthen a tenuous security partnership following recent violent incidents along their shared border. ‎ ‎General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces, arrived in Juba early Saturday morning, […]

Admin - August 10, 2025

KENYA: Pritty Vishy Opens Up On Struggles After Cosmetic Surgery

By Lisbeth Micheni, Kenya Kenyan social media personality Purity Vishenwa, popularly known as Pritty Vishy, has spoken candidly about the difficulties she has faced while recovering from multiple cosmetic procedures. In a recent YouTube video, with excerpts shared on Instagram, Vishy revealed she had undergone a Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL), tummy tuck, […]

Admin - August 9, 2025

NIGERIA: Davido, Chioma Release Pre-Wedding Photos Ahead of Miami Ceremony

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria Afrobeats superstar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has unveiled stunning pre-wedding photographs with his wife, Chioma Rowland, ahead of their upcoming wedding celebration in Miami, United States. The award-winning singer shared the images on his Instagram page on Saturday, captioned “CHIVIDO2025,” a tag that has […]

Admin - August 9, 2025

NIGERIA: Former Agriculture Minister Audu Ogbeh Dies at 78

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria Former Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Chief Audu Ogbeh, has died at the age of 78. Ogbeh passed away on Saturday, according to a statement issued by his family. “It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father and grandfather; […]

Admin - August 9, 2025

NIGERIA: 9mobile Rebrands As T2, Sets Sights On Digital-First Future

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria Nigeria’s 9mobile has officially rebranded as T2, unveiling a strategy to position itself as a digital-first telecom operator focused on innovation, agility and enhanced customer experience. The transformation was announced on Friday in Lagos by Chief Executive Officer, Obafemi Banigbe, who emphasised that the change marks a […]

Admin - August 9, 2025

KENYA: Women Governors Condemn Child Sexual Exploitation In Maai Mahiu

By Lisbeth Micheni, Kenya A coalition of female county leaders in Kenya has strongly condemned the reported sexual abuse and trafficking of minors in Maai Mahiu, describing it as a cruel and unacceptable violation of children’s rights. The G7 Women Governors’ Caucus, led by Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru, issued a joint statement […]

admin - July 18, 2025

KENYA: Chief Officer Geoffrey Mosiria Praised For Transforming Pipeline Estate In Nairobi

By Lisbeth Micheni, Kenya The Chief Officer of Health in Nairobi County, Geoffrey Mosiria, is winning the hearts of many residents and netizens for his hands-on approach to sanitation and urban cleanliness with Pipeline estate being his latest success story. Pipeline, long known for its congested environment and poor waste management, has […]