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admin - May 31, 2025

SOUTH SUDAN: Plan International Launches Five-Year Initiative To Empower 5 Million Individuals 

  By Deborah Akur Chol, South Sudan   Plan International South Sudan has unveiled its ambitious country strategy for the years 2025 to 2030, aiming to empower 5 million young individuals with a particular focus on children and girls.   This initiative is built on four strategic pillars: education, protection, economic empowerment, and humanitarian response. […]
admin - May 31, 2025

NIGERIA: NAPTIP Summons Speed Darlington Over Alleged Defilement of Minor in Viral Video

  By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria   The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has issued a formal summons to controversial Nigerian artist Darlington Okoye, popularly known as Speed Darlington, following his alleged confession of sexually abusing a 15-year-old girl in a viral Instagram Live video.   The summons, dated May […]
admin - May 30, 2025

NIGERIA: Students Escape Death As Classroom Collapses During WAEC Exams In Taraba

  By Onoja Baba, Nigeria      Final year students of Government Secondary School, Namnai in Gassol Local Government Area of Taraba State narrowly escaped death on Wednesday after a classroom collapsed while they were sitting for their West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE).   The tragedy occurred around 6 p.m., shortly after the […]
admin - May 30, 2025

KENYA: Raila Offers Land In Kisumu For Affordable Housing Project In Kenya

  By Lisbeth Micheni, Kenya    Raila Odinga has handed over five acres of his family’s land in Kirembe, Kisumu County, to the national government for the development of affordable housing.   The announcement was made during President William Ruto’s visit to the region, where he revealed that the land will be used to build […]
admin - May 30, 2025

NIGERIA: Ex-Union Bank Director Says Arik Air Was ‘One Of the Best’ Amid N76bn Fraud Trial

  By Onoja Baba, Nigeria   A key witness in the ongoing trial of former Managing Director of the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria, AMCON, Ahmed Kuru, on Wednesday described Arik Air as “one of the best companies” during his time in Union Bank.   His testimony came during the trial of Kuru, who is […]
admin - May 30, 2025

MALAWI:ADMARC Procures Over 2,500 Tonnes of Maize as Procurement Drive Gains Momentum

  By Smile Hamilton, Malawi   The state grain trader, Agricultural Development and Marketing Corporation (ADMARC), has procured over 2,500 tonnes of maize since April this year, out of its targeted 17,000 tonnes for 2025.   ADMARC Chief Executive Officer, Daniel Makata, told Zodiak today that most of the maize has been procured from the […]
admin - May 30, 2025

UK Court Continues Hearing High-Profile Corruption Case Against Zuneth Sattar

  By Smile Hamilton, Malawi   The Westminster Magistrates Court in London, United Kingdom, on Friday continued to hear a high-profile corruption case involving Malawian-born businessman Zuneth Sattar, who is accused of offering bribes to secure government contracts in Malawi.   Sattar is facing 18 charges related to bribery and corruption, stemming from allegations that […]
admin - May 30, 2025

USA Mission In Malawi Celebrates 249 Years Of Independence

  By Smile Hamilton Malawi   The United States of America (USA) Mission to Malawi has celebrated its 249 years of American independence with a grand diplomatic reception in Lilongwe.     The event, which took place at the U.S. Embassy Chief of Mission’s Residence in Area 10 has brought together a distinguished mix of […]
admin - May 30, 2025

NIGERIA: Customs Seize ₦63.4m Worth of Smuggled Petrol in South-West

  By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria    The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted 1,577 jerry cans of smuggled Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, during coordinated operations across the South-West region.   Speaking to journalists in Lagos on Friday, Assistant Comptroller General of Customs and National Coordinator of Operations Whirlwind, Mr. Hussaine […]
admin - May 30, 2025

NIGERIA: Iyabo Ojo Thanks Fans, Family After Daughter’s Star-Studded Wedding in Tanzania

  By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria   Popular Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo, also known as the Queen Mother, has expressed deep gratitude following the grand wedding finale of her daughter, Priscilla Ojo, to Tanzanian music star Juma Jux.   The lavish celebration, which took place in Tanzania, brought together a host of African celebrities, including […]
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