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admin - February 3, 2026

NIGERIA: Organised Labour Suspends Strike In FCT After Conciliatory Meeting With Minister Wike

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria   The Joint Union Action Committee representing workers of the Federal Capital Territory Administration has officially suspended its industrial action and directed all staff to resume duties immediately following a breakthrough conciliatory meeting with FCT Minister Nyesom Wike.   The resolution came after an extended negotiation session that stretched into the […]
admin - February 3, 2026

NIGERIA: EFCC Arrests 10 Suspects, Trucks for Suspected Illegal Mining Activities in Kwara

By Balogun Arisekola Azeez, Ilorin Kwara State.   The Operatives of the Ilorin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested ten individuals suspected of involvement in illegal mining activities along the Ilorin – Ogbomosho axis.   In a press release made available to African Culture TV, EFCC said the suspects […]
admin - February 3, 2026

MALAWI: Airtel Africa Reports 10% Customer Growth, Surpasses $210 Billion in Airtel Money Transactions

By Smile Hamilton   Airtel Africa has reported a 10% increase in its customer base, reaching 179.4 million, according to its financial report for the nine-month period ending December 31. Data customers grew 14.6% to 81.8 million, with average data usage per customer rising to 8.6 GB per month from 6.9 GB.   The company […]
admin - February 2, 2026

President Tinubu Celebrates Fela Kuti’s Historic Posthumous Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, Says “Fela Lives

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria   President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has hailed Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo Kuti as an eternal icon following his groundbreaking posthumous recognition with the Recording Academy’s Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2026 Grammys, making him the first African artist to receive this prestigious honour.   In a statement titled “Fela Lives: President […]
admin - February 2, 2026

Nigeria: NMDPRA Warns Nigerians Against Fake Job Offers

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria    The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has issued a public disclaimer alerting Nigerians to fraudulent employment schemes circulating in its name.   The Authority said some individuals are targeting young and economically vulnerable Nigerians, offering bogus “Letters of Employment” and promising non-existent positions.   The statement […]
admin - February 2, 2026

South Sudan President’s Office Regrets Appointment of Deceased Individual

By Debora Akur Chol | South Sudan   The Office of the President of South Sudan has expressed regret over the appointment of a deceased individual to a leadership body established under the peace agreement, saying steps are underway to correct the error.   A Republican Order dated January 30, 2026, included the name of […]
admin - February 2, 2026

MALAWI: Miss Culture Malawi 2026 Unveils Top 10 as Chambalo Wins Miss Popularity Award

By Smile Hamilton   The Miss Culture Malawi 2026 competition has confirmed its Top 10 finalists following the close of online voting on January 31, with Mtendele Chimango Chambalo emerging as the winner of the Miss Popularity Award.   Chambalo secured a total of 72,500 votes, the highest among all contestants in the competition.   […]
admin - February 2, 2026

MALAWI: Second Vice President Chihana Inspects Development Projects in Rumphi

By Smile Hamilton Malawi   Second Vice President Enock Chihana is this afternoon inspecting various development projects in Rumphi District.   During the visit, Chihana toured Bolero Community Hospital, where he inspected the construction of a mortuary facility. He told journalists, “We are committed to ensuring that health facilities in Rumphi meet the needs of […]
admin - February 2, 2026

NIGERIA: Grammys 2026: Nigerian Artistes Go Home Empty-Handed Despite Multiple Nominations

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria    Nigerian artistes failed to secure a win at the 2026 Grammy Awards, despite strong representation across key categories at the global music ceremony.   Leading Nigerian stars Burna Boy, Davido, Ayra Starr, Wizkid and Omah Lay all received nominations but did not clinch any awards. The most keenly contested […]
admin - February 2, 2026

SNAKE BITE: We Rendered Prompt Response To Save Singer Ifunanya Before Death – FMC Jabi

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria    The Federal Medical Centre in Abuja has issued a formal clarification addressing widespread social media discussions surrounding the tragic death of Ms Ifunanya Lucy Nwagene, a fast rising singer popularly known as Nanyah, who succumbed to severe neurotoxic complications from a snake bite sustained on Saturday.   In a press […]
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