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admin - April 7, 2025

20 States Yet To Implement N70,000 Minimum Wage For LG Workers, Teachers – NULGE

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria    The Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE), has disclosed that no fewer than 20 Nigerian states have yet to begin payment of the N70,000 salary to local government workers and primary school teachers, Despite the Federal Government’s approval of a new minimum wage.   This was disclosed by […]
admin - April 6, 2025

NIGERIA: Army Debunks Police Account On Rescue Of Abducted Israeli In Taraba

Onoja Baba, Nigeria   The Nigerian Army has publicly faulted the Taraba State Police Command, for what it described as a misleading narrative regarding the rescue of an Israeli national, Mr. Gil Itamar, who was abducted on April 3 in Takum Local Government Area of the state.   Mr. Itamar, a staff member of the […]
admin - April 6, 2025

SOUTH SUDAN: US Revokes All Visas For South Sudanese Passport Holders

By Deborah Akur Chol, South Sudan   The United States government on Saturday, announced the revocation of all visas held by South Sudanese passport holders, citing the failure of President Salva Kiir’s administration to accept the return of its repatriated citizens.   This move is part of a broader initiative by the Trump administration to […]
admin - April 6, 2025

MALAWI: Vitumbiko Mumba Donates Ambulances To Mzimba Constituency

By Smile Hamilton, Malawi    Vitumbiko Mumba, a seasoned politician and civil engineer, has donated two ambulances to the Mzimba constituency as he seeks to represent the area under the Malawi Congress Party (MCP).   The donation ceremony took place at Mbalachanda in Mzimba, highlighting Mumba’s commitment to improving healthcare services in his prospective constituency. […]
admin - April 6, 2025

NIGERIA: Ukachukwu Clinches APC Gubernatorial Ticket In Anambra, Sets Stage For 2025 Showdown

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria   Nicholas Ukachukwu has emerged as the flagbearer of the All Progressives Congress (APC), for the November 8, 2025 governorship election in Anambra State, following a landslide victory in the party’s primary concluded on Sunday.   Announcing the results in Awka, the Chairman of the APC Electoral Committee and Governor of […]
admin - April 6, 2025

MALAWI: Democratic Progressive Party Pays Tribute To Its Founding Leader

By Smile Hamilton, Malawi    Thirteen years after the passing of Malawi’s former President, Bingu wa Mutharika, the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has paid a tribute to him.   Mutharika who was the founding leader of the party, led Malawi from May 2004 to April 2012, leaving a lasting legacy in the country.   The […]
admin - April 6, 2025

KENYA: Raila Odinga Defends ODM’s Cooperation With Ruto’s Government

By Lisbeth Micheni, Kenya    Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leader, Raila Odinga, has defended his party’s decision to collaborate with President William Ruto’s government, dismissing claims that it amounts to political betrayal.   Speaking at a public event in Mombasa, Odinga reassured his supporters that ODM remains committed to its core values despite engaging with […]
admin - April 5, 2025

Arsenal’s Title Hopes Fade Further After Frustrating Draw At Everton

By Onoja Baga, Nigeria    Arsenal’s dwindling Premier League title challenge suffered another setback on Saturday as they were held to a 1-1 draw by a resilient Everton at Goodison Park.   The result leaves the Gunners 11 points adrift of leaders Liverpool, who still have a game in hand, as the Merseyside club closes […]
admin - April 5, 2025

NIGERIA: Spotify Reports $58 Million Payout To Nigerian, South African Artists In 2024

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria   Spotify has announced an increase in earnings for Nigerian and South African musicians in 2024, with combined royalties hitting an impressive $58 million.   According to a report released by the streaming giant, Nigerian artists earned over ₦58 billion ($37.8 million) in royalties last year, which is more than […]
admin - April 5, 2025

NIGERIA: Nigeria’s Public Debt Jumps To N144.67tn In 2024, A 48.58% Increase

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria   Nigeria’s public debt has risen to N144.67 trillion ($94.23 billion) as of December 31, 2024, marking a 48.58% increase from N97.34 trillion ($108.23 billion) in December 2023, according to the latest report from the Debt Management Office (DMO).   The report, released on Friday, shows that Nigeria’s debt also […]
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