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admin - March 8, 2025

SOUTH SUDAN: SSPDF Commander Killed In Helicopter Attack During UN Evacuation In Nasir

By Debora Akur Chol, South Sudan   Major General Majur Dak, a commander of the South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF), along with 27 of his soldiers, was killed during a United Nations evacuation operation in Nasir on Friday morning, according to a government spokesperson. A UN crew member also lost their life in the […]
admin - March 8, 2025

NIGERIA: Chika Ike Welcomes Baby Girl Amid Ongoing Paternity Rumors

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria     Nigerian Actress Chika Ike has announced the arrival of her first child, a baby girl, with an undisclosed partner.   Taking to Instagram, Chika shared photos of her newborn with a heartfelt message: “My baby is here. Welcome to the world, my sunshine.”   However, the joy of Chika’s […]
admin - March 8, 2025

NIGERIA: Four Drug Kingpins Receive 95-Year Sentence Over Billion-Naira Drug Trafficking Operation

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria   The Federal High Courts in Lagos and Yola, Adamawa State, have sentenced four notorious drug kingpins to a combined 95 years in prison for trafficking cocaine and skunk worth over N4.6 billion.   The Director, Media and Advocacy NDLEA Headquarters, Abuja, Femi Babafemi, disclosed this in a statement on […]
admin - March 7, 2025

MALAWI: Wendy Harawa Foundation Supports Tusaiwe Yana Community In Mzuzu

By Smile Hamilton   Malawian musician and founder of the Wendy Harawa Foundation, Wendy Favour Harawa, has shared her inspiring experience from a recent charity tour in Mzuzu.   The tour’s first stop was Tusaiwe Yana, where Wendy and her team were impressed by the remarkable work of a young girl dedicated to caring for […]
admin - March 7, 2025

Kenya: President Ruto And Raila Odinga Cement Partnership Between United Democratic Alliance And Orange Democratic Movement

By Lisbeth Micheni, Kenya    Kenyan President William Ruto and opposition leader Raila Odinga have officially entered into a strategic agreement uniting the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM).   The deal was signed on Friday 7,2025 at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) in Nairobi, signifying a major political shift […]
admin - March 7, 2025

NIGERIA: Akpabio Demands Legislative Action To Back Women’s Rights, Champions 35% Affirmative Action

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria   Nigerian Senate President Godswill Akpabio, has urged Nigerian women to move beyond rhetoric and intensify advocacy for gender equity, stressing that the time has come to anchor women’s rights in law rather than mere promises.   Speaking at a special session held at the National Assembly to mark the 2025 […]
admin - March 7, 2025

SOUTH SUDAN: President Salva Kiir Removes South Sudan Ambassador To Kenya

By Debora Akur Chol, South Sudan   South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir, has dismissed Monica Achol Abel as the country’s ambassador to Kenya and as a diplomat in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, according to a decree issued on Wednesday.   The announcement was made via the state-owned South Sudan Broadcasting Corporation (SSBC), although no […]
admin - March 7, 2025

NIGERIA: Ex-Presidential Spokesperson, Doyin Okupe, Dies At 72

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria   Nigerian Former presidential spokesperson and seasoned political strategist, Dr. Doyin Okupe, has passed away at the age of 72.   His death was confirmed in the early hours of Friday, leaving the Nigerian political space mourning the loss of a prominent voice that shaped several administrations.   Okupe, a medical […]
admin - March 7, 2025

NIGERIA: Reps Passes Bill For Independent Body To Oversee Political Parties

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria    The House of Representatives has passed for a second reading, a bill seeking to establish an independent authority to take charge of the registration, regulation, and funding of political parties in Nigeria.   The bill, co-sponsored by Speaker Tajudeen Abbas and Marcus Onobun (Edo State), aims to transfer political […]
admin - March 7, 2025

NIGERIA: First Lady Unveils 2025 Plans For Renewed Hope Initiative

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria   Nigerian First Lady Oluremi Tinubu, has outlined her vision for women and youth empowerment in 2025 under the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI).   The vision focuses on hygiene, environmental sustainability, and economic support for vulnerable groups.   Speaking at the first-quarter high-level meeting of RHI in Abuja, she emphasized […]
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