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admin - March 16, 2025

NIGERIA: EFCC Secures 4,111 Convictions, Recovers ₦365.4 Billion In 2024

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria     The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has recorded significant achievements in 2024, securing 4,111 convictions and recovering over ₦365.4 billion, according to the agency’s chairman, Ola Olukoyede.   Olukoyede made this known at the end of a three-day retreat for the commission’s directors in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, held […]
admin - March 16, 2025

Kenyan Woman To Be Executed In Vietnam For Drug Trafficking

By Lisbeth Micheni, Kenya    Margaret Nduta Macharia, a 37-year-old Kenyan national, is set to be executed today, Sunday, after being convicted of drug trafficking in Vietnam.   Ms. Macharia was arrested in July 2023 at Tân Sơn Nhất International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City when authorities found over two kilograms of cocaine hidden […]
admin - March 15, 2025

Rivers Crisis: Wike Backs Assembly, Says He Won’t Stop Lawmakers from Performing Duties

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria     Amid the ongoing political turmoil in Rivers State, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has declared that he will not interfere with the Rivers State House of Assembly’s constitutional responsibilities.   Speaking at a Thanksgiving/Civic Reception organized by the New Associates Kalabari in Asari-Toru Local Government […]
admin - March 15, 2025

NIGERIA: Tension In Rivers As Niger Delta Youths Threaten Oil Shutdown Over Political Crisis

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria     Tension is escalating in Rivers State as the Niger Delta Youth Council (NDYC) has issued a seven-day ultimatum to President Bola Tinubu, threatening to shut down oil production across the region over the ongoing political crisis in the state.   In an open letter signed by its president, Bene Youkore […]
admin - March 15, 2025

MALAWI: Government Cracks Down On Illegal Structures

By Smile Hamilton, Malawi  The government has issued a stern warning, threatening to demolish structures built in unauthorized areas as part of a joint effort to restore order in land-related projects. This move is a collaborative effort between the Ministry of Lands and Local Government to tackle the widespread issue of illegal construction across the […]
admin - March 15, 2025

NIGERIA: AMVCA Returns For 11th Edition, Nominations Set For March 23

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria    One of Nigeria’s biggest Award event, the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) is set to return for its 11th edition, scheduled to take place on May 10, 2025.   The Organizers of the AMVCA has announced that nominations for the prestigious awards will be unveiled on March 23. […]
admin - March 15, 2025

SOUTH SUDAN: President Salva Kiir Appoints Kachuol Mabil Piok As New Undersecretary Of Ministry Of Education

By Debora Akur Chol, South Sudan   South Sudanese President Salva Kiir, has appointed Kachuol Mabil Piok as the new Undersecretary for South Sudan’s Ministry of General Education and Instruction.   The announcement was made Thursday evening through a presidential decree, which was broadcast on the state-owned South Sudan Broadcasting Corporation (SSBC).   Kachuol Mabil […]
admin - March 14, 2025

MALAWI: Minister Cracks Down On Unscrupulous Business Practices In Limbe

By Smile Hamilton, Malawi    Malawian Minister of Trade, Engineer Vitumbiko Mumba, on Friday stormed two shops in Limbe, Malawi, accused of unfair business practices.   The first shop, Saya Investment, located near Limbe Police Station, was found to be failing to provide customers with receipts for their purchases.   Upon inspection, Minister Mumba discovered […]
admin - March 14, 2025

KENYA: Police Arrest Driver After Kenya Presidential Convoy Hits And Kills British Foreigner

By Lisbeth Micheni, Kenya    Authorities in Kenya have taken into custody the driver of a government vehicle involved in President William Ruto’s motorcade, after it fatally struck a British citizen along Ngong Road on Thursday Evening.   According to police sources, the driver’s identity has not been disclosed, but he was released on cash […]
admin - March 14, 2025

NIGERIA: Buhari Reaffirms Loyalty To APC Amid Party Defections

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria    As the All Progressives Congress (APC) grapples with internal crises and recent defections, former President Muhammadu Buhari has reaffirmed his unwavering loyalty to the ruling party.   His declaration comes days after former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, announced his defection to the Social Democratic Party (SDP), citing a deviation […]
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