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admin - March 19, 2025

SOUTH SUDAN: Airstrikes Target Akobo Amid Rising Tensions In South Sudan

By Debora Akur Chol, South Sudan   Residents of Akobo, a border town in Jonglei State, South Sudan, were thrown into panic after airstrikes struck the outskirts of the town on Tuesday afternoon.   The attack intensifies concerns about the potential return to civil war, as tensions between President Salva Kiir and First Vice President […]
admin - March 19, 2025

KENYA: Dutch King Urges Kenya’s President Ruto To Uphold Citizens’ Rights During State Visit

By Lisbeth Micheni, Kenya    King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands has called on President William Ruto’s administration to safeguard the fundamental rights of all Kenyans, in line with the country’s Constitution.   Speaking during his official visit to Kenya, the Dutch monarch emphasized that human rights, good governance, and accountability were central to his trip. […]
admin - March 18, 2025

NIGERIA: Police Arrest Female Gunrunner, Drug Suppliers To Bandits

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria    The Nigeria Police Force has recorded major breakthroughs in its fight against crime, arresting individuals involved in arms smuggling, drug trafficking, and other criminal activities.   The arrests were made by tactical teams, including the Force Intelligence Department-Special Tactical Squad (FID-STS).   In a statement signed by ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, […]
admin - March 18, 2025

Breaking: President Tinubu Suspends Rivers Governor, House Of Assembly, Declares State Of Emergency

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria    Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared a state of emergency in Rivers State, citing a prolonged political crisis that has disrupted governance and threatened security in the region.   As part of the emergency measures, Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, Ngozi Odu, and all elected members of the Rivers […]
admin - March 18, 2025

MALAWI: Suspected Mpox Case Puts Rumphi District on High Alert

By Smile Hamilton, Malawi    Health authorities in Rumphi District have raised the alarm, after a suspected case of Mpox was reported at Rumphi District Hospital.   Lovemore Kawayi, Senior Health Promotion Officer for Mzimba Health Division, confirmed the report, but stressed that the case is still unconfirmed.   “We’ve received a report from our […]
admin - March 18, 2025

NIGERIA: Wike Revokes PDP National Secretariat Land Over Unpaid Ground Rent

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria    The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has revoked the land allocation of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) national secretariat in Abuja over non-payment of ground rent for two decades.   The revocation, conveyed in a letter dated March 13, 2025 was signed by the Director of […]
admin - March 18, 2025

NIGERIA: Soludo Confident Of Re-Election, Dismisses Strong Opposition In Anambra 2025 Election

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria     Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo, has expressed confidence in securing a second term in office, stating that he has yet to see any formidable opponent in the upcoming November 8, 2025, governorship election.   Speaking during a media chat to mark his third year in office on Monday, Soludo emphasized […]
admin - March 18, 2025

MALAWI: Umthetho Cultural Festival Set For August 9

By Smile Hamilton, Malawi    The popular Umthetho Cultural Festival is set to take place on August 9, 2025 at Hora Mountain in Mzimba District.   The Secretary General of the organisation , Kingsley Jere, revealed this in a phone conversation with African Culture TV, highlighting that during the festival, Ngoni King Inkosi ya Makhosi […]
admin - March 18, 2025

NIGERIA: Diezani Alison-Madueke Seeks Court Order To Halt Sale Of Seized Properties By EFCC

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria   Nigerian Former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Mrs Diezani Alison-Madueke, has approached the Federal High Court in Abuja, seeking to stop the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) from selling off properties seized from her.   The former Minister of Petroleum Resources filed the legal action through her lawyer, Chief […]
admin - March 18, 2025

NIGERIA: Corps Member Apologizes For Calling Lagos A ‘Smelling State’ In Viral Video

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria   A Lagos-based National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member, Ushie Uguamaye, known on social media as Raye, has apologized for her comments about Lagos State, which went viral last week.   In a video posted on Instagram on Monday, Raye expressed regret for “talking down” on Lagos, acknowledging that her […]
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