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admin - May 9, 2025

NIGERIA: Abia Government To Convert Abandoned Govt House Into Five-Star Hotel

  By Onoja Baba, Nigerian   The Abia State Government has announced plans to convert the abandoned “New Government House” project at Ogurube Layout, Umuahia, into a five-star hotel.   This decision was revealed by the Commissioner for Information, Okey Kanu, during a media tour of the premises on Thursday.   According to Kanu, what […]
admin - May 9, 2025

SOUTH SUDAN: Church Members Clash Over Land Dispute In Juba

  By Deborah Akur Chol, South Sudan   A violent altercation erupted on Thursday morning, between members of the Episcopal Church of South Sudan and residents in the Gezira area of Juba’s Munuki neighborhood, centering around a protracted land dispute.   The conflict appears to have escalated from a disagreement regarding land ownership between the […]
admin - May 8, 2025

NIGERIA: Kogi Assembly Aspirant Urges INEC To Address Delay In Conducting Bye-Election For Okura Constituency

  By Onoja Baba, Nigeria    A Kogi State House of Assembly aspirant under the platform of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Hon. Joseph Egene has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to urgently address the prolonged delay in conducting the bye-election for the Okura Constituency.   Speaking to journalists in Anyigba on […]
admin - May 8, 2025

NIGERIA: Why U.S. School Withheld Part Of Yahaya Bello’s Children’s Fees – Witness Sheds Light In Court 

  By Onoja Baba, Nigeria    The ongoing trial of former Kogi State governor Yahaya Bello, took a technical turn on Thursday, as fresh revelations emerged over why an American-styled school in Abuja withheld $84,942 from funds paid as fees for the ex-governor’s children.   The update on the proceeding was made available by the […]
admin - May 8, 2025

KENYA: President Ruto Approves New Disability Rights Law Enhancing Inclusion In Kenya

  By Lisbeth Micheni, Kenya    Kenyan President William Ruto has officially enacted the Persons with Disabilities Bill, 2025 into law during a signing ceremony at State House in Nairobi.   He praised the legislation as a milestone in promoting the dignity and rights of individuals with disabilities, noting that it aligns closely with Kenya’s […]
admin - May 8, 2025

MALAWI: PAC Engages Mutharika on Peaceful Elections Ahead Of September Polls

  By Smile Hamilton, Malawi   The Public Affairs Committee (PAC) has begun its series of high-level engagements, with presidential candidates ahead of Malawi’s September 16 general elections, starting with former President Peter Mutharika.   PAC met Mutharika at his residence on Thursday as part of its efforts to promote peaceful and credible elections. The […]
admin - May 8, 2025

NIGERIA: FG Warns Public After Oyakhilome’s Viral Salt Advice Sparks Health Concerns

  By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria    The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has issued a public health notice, cautioning Nigerians against excessive salt consumption, following a viral video in which Pastor Chris Oyakhilome reportedly encouraged increased salt intake.   In a statement released Thursday by the Deputy Director of Information and Public […]
admin - May 8, 2025

SOUTH SUDAN: Academic Staff Call for Removal Of Rumbek University Administrators

  By Deborah Akur Chol, South Sudan   In a bold move, the academic staff association at Rumbek University of Science and Technology has urged President Salva Kiir to remove the university’s top three administrators, citing severe mismanagement of staff and public funds.   In a letter addressed to President Kiir, who serves as the […]
admin - May 8, 2025

NIGERIA: Factional NANS President Retracts Allegations, Publicly Apologises To Seyi Tinubu

  By Onoja Baba, Nigeria    Factional President of the National Association of Nigerian Students, Atiku Isah, has made a dramatic U-turn, retracting serious allegations against Seyi Tinubu, the son of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.   Isah had earlier accused Seyi and the Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, of offering him a 100 million […]
admin - May 8, 2025

NIGERIA: EFCC Arraigns Music Promoter Eezee Tee, Over Alleged $397,000 Forex Fraud 

  By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria   The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned popular music promoter, Ezekiel Onyedikachukwu ThankGod, popularly known as Eezee Tee, alongside his company, Eezee Global Concepts Limited, before the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, over allegations of foreign exchange fraud and money laundering totalling $397,106.   This […]
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