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admin - June 15, 2025

NIGERIA: APC North-East Meeting For Shettima’s Endorsement Ends In Chaos

  By Onoja Baba, Nigeria   What was meant to be a strategic political gathering of the All Progressives Congress (APC) North-East leaders to endorse Vice President Kashim Shettima for a second term alongside President Bola Tinubu, on Sunday, ended in violence.   A video shared by AIT from the venue showed party members throwing […]
admin - June 15, 2025

KENYA: Petrol Prices Rise By Ksh. 2.69 As Energy And Petroleum Regularoty Authority Updates Rates 

  By Lisbeth Micheni ,Kenya    The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has revealed new petroleum pricing adjustments that will take effect from June 15 to July 14, 2025.   Under these changes, the price of Super Petrol will increase by Ksh. 2.69 per litre, while both diesel and kerosene will see a decrease […]
admin - June 15, 2025

SOUTH SUDAN: Trade Minister Suspends Key Officials Amid Corruption And Indiscipline Allegations

  By Deborah Akur Chol, South Sudan   In a significant move, South Sudan’s Minister of Trade and Industry, Atong Kuol Manyang, has suspended two high-ranking officials: Undersecretary John Achier Manyuat and Executive Director of the South Sudan National Bureau of Standards, Gloria Nyoka Joseph due to allegations of corruption and misconduct.   The minister […]
admin - June 15, 2025

Malawi: LPG Shortage Sparks Concern Among Users And Environmentalists

  By Smile Hamilton, Malawi   Some Malawians who rely on Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) for cooking have expressed concern over the continued scarcity of the commodity in the market, which has now lasted for nearly a month.   They are urging authorities to urgently address the issue.   The users say the situation is […]
admin - June 14, 2025

MALAWI: Mzuzu Man Arrested For Allegedly Burning Ras Church And House

  By Smile Hamilton, Malawi   Police in Mzuzu have arrested 29-year-old Ras Kepson Wali on suspicion of setting fire to a Ras Church and a nearby house in Mchengautuba, Mzuzu, during the night of June 6–7, 2025.   According to Mzuzu Police Deputy Public Relations Officer Sub-Inspector Cecelia Mfune, Wali allegedly caused a disturbance […]
admin - June 14, 2025

NIGERIA: 19-Year-Old Suspected Kidnapper Arrested For Killing Victim In Anambra

  Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria   The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a 19-year-old man, Chimaobi Mbonu, for his alleged involvement in the kidnapping and subsequent death of George Onwurah in Ndiukwuenu village, Orumba North Local Government Area.   Police spokesperson Tochukwu Ikenga disclosed that the arrest was made on Thursday by operatives from […]
admin - June 14, 2025

NIGERIA: Nigerian Singer Victony Reveals He Has Never Performed Without Drinking, Commits to Sobriety

  By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria    Nigerian singer Anthony Ebuka Victor, popularly known as Victony, has disclosed that he has never performed on stage without being under the influence of alcohol.   The Soweto hitmaker made this revelation during an interview on the Behind The Prestige podcast, which trended widely on Friday.   Victony […]
admin - June 14, 2025

NIGERIA: Presidency Denies Awarding Aisha Yesufu National Honour Amid Viral Fake List

  By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria   The Nigerian Presidency has dismissed a viral list circulating on social media, claiming that human rights activist Aisha Yesufu and 35 others were recently awarded national honours by President Bola Tinubu.   The disputed document, which appeared online on Friday, listed 102 recipients, sparking debate among supporters and […]
admin - June 14, 2025

NIGERIA: Nigeria Condemns Israeli Strike On Iran, Calls For Immediate Ceasefire

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria    The Federal Government of Nigeria has condemned the preemptive strike by Israel on Iran.   Nigeria warned that the rising hostilities between the two nations could destabilize the broader Middle East.     This was made known in a statement released on Saturday signed by Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, spokesperson for […]
admin - June 14, 2025

NIGERIA: Lagos Council Chairman Musibau Asafa Dies

  By Onoja Baba, Nigeria    Prince Musibau Adekunle Asafa, the Executive Chairman of Oto-Awori Local Council Development Area in Lagos, has died after a prolonged illness.   His death was confirmed in a statement shared on Saturday by his Chief Press Secretary, Bodunrin Ayodele.   The statement did not reveal the exact date of […]
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