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NIGERIA: Neymar Set For Sensational Return To Boyhood Club Santos****KENYA: Rongo Member Of Parliament Paul Abuor Arrested In Kenya Over Ksh.122M Constituency Development Fund Fraud****Malawi Red Cross Society Faces K3 Billion Deficit in Supporting Mozambique Asylum Seekers****NIGERIA: Fear Of Unemployment Pushed Me Into Tomato Business, I Now Import Trailer Loads From Ghana, Cameroon – Port Harcourt Based Business Woman****South Sudan Cabinet Approves Truth And Reparation Commissions

admin - June 8, 2025

Sudan’s Parliament Members Demand Salary Payments Ahead Of Reopening

By Deborah Akur Chol, South Sudan Members of the South Sudanese Parliament are urging the government to settle outstanding salaries, medical allowances, and other entitlements, including recess funds, before the legislature which was closed for recess due to the conflict between the white army and the SPLM in some part of the country, […]

admin - June 7, 2025

NIGERIA: Reuben Abati Denies Begging Wike For Money, Sets Record Straight

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria Veteran journalist and broadcaster, Reuben Abati, has responded to comments made by Lere Olayinka during a recent appearance on Arise News’ The Morning Show. Olayinka who is a Senior Special Assistant to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has accused the TV host of acting […]

admin - June 7, 2025

Kenyan Man Takes Legal Action Against Recruitment Firm Over Trafficking Ordeal In Myanmar

By Lisbeth Micheni, Kenya The High Court of Kenya has initiated legal proceedings against an international labour recruitment company following a harrowing experience of being trafficked to Myanmar under false promises of employment. Duncan Okindo filed the case against Gratify Solutions International and several of its officials, claiming […]

admin - June 7, 2025

KENYA: Oscar Sudi Clarifies Source Of Sh45 Million Donations During Kenya Event

By Lisbeth Micheni, Kenya Kapseret Member of Parliament Oscar Sudi, has responded to growing public curiosity regarding the origin of items worth Sh45 million distributed during a community event in his constituency, asserting that no government funds were used. Speaking at the June 6 empowerment initiative in Kapseret, Sudi emphasized that all […]

admin - June 7, 2025

Malawi Deputy Minister Of Local Government, Joyce Chitsulo Dies

By Smile Hamilton, Malawi Deputy Minister of Local Government, Unity and Culture, Joyce Chitsulo, has passed away. Chitsulo, who was a Member of Parliament for Mwanza West elected on a Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) ticket, died on 06 June 2025. Minister of Local Government, Richard Chimwendo Banda, has confirmed the news. […]

admin - June 7, 2025

NIGERIA: Highlife Legend Mike Ejeagha Dies At 95, Leaves Lasting Legacy

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria Veteran Nigerian highlife musician Mike Ejeagha has died at the age of 95. The music legend, fondly known as “Gentleman Mike Ejeagha,” passed away on Friday night. His eldest son, Emma Ejeagha, confirmed the death on Saturday in Enugu. He said the renowned musician died at […]

admin - June 6, 2025

Kenyan Literary Icon Ngugi Wa Thiong’o Cremated In United States As Per His Final Wishes

By Lisbeth Micheni, Kenya Celebrated Kenyan writer and scholar Ngugi wa Thiong’o has been cremated in the United States, in line with his final request to be laid to rest in the place where he passed away. His son, Mukoma wa Ngugi, confirmed the decision, noting that […]

admin - June 6, 2025

Former Malawi President Mutharika Mourns Zambia’s Edgar Lungu

By Smile Hamilton, Malawi Former Malawi President Arthur Peter Mutharika has mourned the death of former Zambian President Edgar Chagwa Lungu, describing him as “a brother and a man of great dignity.” Writing on his Facebook page, Mutharika said Lungu was a humble and committed leader who worked tirelessly for the […]

admin - June 6, 2025

South Sudan Government Commemorates World Environment Day With Strong Call To Combat Plastic Pollution

By Debora Akur Chol, South Sudan The South Sudan government, led by the Ministry of Environment and Forest, issued a powerful appeal to its citizens to unite in the fight against plastic pollution. During a speech delivered on World Environment Day, Minister of Environment and Forest Josephine Napwon Cosmos emphasized the importance […]

admin - June 6, 2025

NIGERIA: Federal Government Announces Activities For 2025 Democracy Day

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria The Federal Government has unveiled the programme of events for the 2025 Democracy Day celebration, with a public lecture scheduled to be held on June 11. The announcement was made in a statement issued in Abuja by the Director of Information and Public Relations in the Office […]