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admin - May 16, 2025

SOUTH SUDAN: Urges South Sudan To Release Machar And Other Political Detainees

  By Deborah Akur Chol, South Sudan   The United Kingdom on Wednesday, emphasized the need for the release of South Sudan’s First Vice President Riek Machar and other political detainees, cautioning that the current tensions in the country could reignite conflict in the already fragile nation.   Machar, who has had a long-standing rivalry […]
admin - May 16, 2025

NIGERIA: ‘We’re Better Off Together’ – Tinubu to Mali Gov

  By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria    President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday restated Nigeria’s commitment to supporting Mali’s democratic transition and called for stronger regional cooperation, declaring that West African nations are “better off together.”   The President made the statement while receiving the Letter of Credence from the Malian Ambassador to Nigeria, Cheick […]
admin - May 16, 2025

NIGERIA: ‘Don’t Give Up Your Dreams for Marriage’ – Actress Tina Mba Advises Female Entertainers

  By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria    One of Nigeria’s respected Nollywood actresses, Tina Mba, has advised women in the entertainment industry not to throw away their careers because of marriage.   Speaking in a recent interview, the veteran actress spoke openly about the pressure many women face to leave their jobs once they get […]
admin - May 16, 2025

NIGERIA: Actress Jumoke George’s Missing Daughter, Adeola, Found Alive in Mali

  By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria   The 41-year-old daughter of veteran Yoruba actress Jumoke George, Adeola George, has been found alive in Mali, four years after she went missing.   Jumoke first publicly discussed her daughter’s disappearance during an emotional interview on the Talk to B show, hosted by actress Abiola Bayo.   She […]
admin - May 16, 2025

Nigerian Court Jails Four Chinese Nationals For Illegal Mining In Plateau State

  By Onoja Baba, Nigeria   A Federal High Court in Jos, Plateau State, has sentenced four Chinese nationals to five years imprisonment each for engaging in illegal mining activities.   Justice Dorcas V. Agishi delivered the judgment on Friday, convicting the foreigners after they pleaded guilty to separate charges of unlawfully purchasing and dealing […]
admin - May 15, 2025

NIGERIA: Atiku Reveals How Obasanjo Crushed Boko Haram In Weeks

  By Onoja Baba, Nigeria    Nigerian Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has revealed how former President Olusegun Obasanjo swiftly ended Boko Haram’s early threat through firm and decisive leadership.   Speaking on Wednesday in Abuja during a meeting with stakeholders from Kogi East Senatorial District, Atiku recalled that the insurgent group first emerged in […]
admin - May 15, 2025

BREAKING: Malawi, IMF Suspend Credit Facility Program Ahead Of 2025 Elections

  By Smile Hamilton, Malawi   The Government of Malawi has announced a mutual agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to suspend the Extended Credit Facility (ECF) program until further notice.   The decision follows recent discussions between the government and the IMF during the spring meetings held in Washington, D.C.   According to […]
admin - May 14, 2025

Murder: Adamawa Police Command Denies Torturing Suspected Killers Of Thomas Godwin Zamfara 

  By Munyal Manunyi   The Adamawa State Police Command, through its spokesman, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, has denied torturing the suspected killers of Thomas Godwin, popularly known as Zamfara.   Recall African Culture TV reported that Zamfara, the Organisation Secretary of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Hong Local Government Area, Adamawa state, who doubles […]
admin - May 14, 2025

NIGERIA: JAMB to Reschedule UTME for 379,997 Candidates Affected by Technical Glitches

  By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria   The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced that 379,997 candidates who experienced technical issues during the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) will have the opportunity to retake the exam.   The rescheduled examinations are set to begin on May 16, 2025, with affected candidates expected […]
admin - May 14, 2025

NIGERIA: Oyo Approves ₦4.5 Billion Relief Package For Bodija Explosion Victims

  By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria   The Oyo State Government has approved ₦4.5 billion in financial support for victims and survivors of the January 16, 2024, explosion in the Bodija area of Ibadan.   The decision was reached during the State Executive Council meeting held on Wednesday at the Governor’s Office in Ibadan.   […]
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