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NIGERIA: Breaking: Former Kogi Governor Yahaya Bello Released from Custody****MALAWI: Malawi Innovators Receive Funding To Boost Innovations****NIGERIA: Court Grants Farotimi N30m Bail****Ghanaian President-Elect John Mahama Visits President Tinubu At Presidential Villa****KENYA: Fuel Price Reduces In December Bringing Relief To Kenyans****Malawi Fish Farmers Reap Rewards from Sustainable Aquaculture Practices
admin - December 13, 2024

NIGERIA : NCAA Flight Approval For Ekiti Airport: A Timely Christmas Gift, Says APC

  By Onoja Baba, Nigeria         The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti State has hailed the approval by the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) for unscheduled flight operations at the Ekiti Agro-Allied International Cargo Airport as a significant milestone and a befitting Christmas gift for the state.     In a […]
admin - December 13, 2024

NIGERIA: Court Grants Yahaya Bello N500m Bail, Orders Return To Kuje Prison Pending Conditions

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria         The Federal High Court in Abuja has granted bail to Yahaya Bello, the former Governor of Kogi State, in the sum of ₦500 million.   Justice Emeka Nwite delivered the ruling on Friday after Bello pleaded not guilty to a 19-count charge of alleged money laundering amounting […]
admin - December 13, 2024

SOUTH SUDAN: Embroidered Bedsheets: A Symbol Of South Sudan’s Rich Cultural Heritage

By Debora Akur chol – South Sudan .         In the heart of South Sudan, a cultural renaissance is unfolding through the intricate art of embroidered bedsheets. This tradition, deeply rooted in the region’s rich cultural heritage, is not only adding beauty to everyday life, but also serving as a symbol of […]
admin - December 12, 2024

NIGERIA: Reps To Investigate Alleged Mismanagement Of N350bn ANRiN Loan

  By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria          The House of Representatives has decided to investigate the alleged mismanagement and improper use of a N350 billion loan, intended for the Accelerating Nutrition Results in Nigeria (ANRiN) programme.     This came after a motion was adopted at Thursday’s plenary, moved by Hon. Chike […]
admin - December 12, 2024

NIGERIA: PVC Should No Longer Be Sole Requirement For Voting – INEC

  By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria          The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has proposed the use of computer generated voting slips for those without Permanent Voters Cards (PVCs).     The INEC chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, recommended this while speaking during the consultative meeting with Resident Electoral Commissioners (REC) on Thursday […]
admin - December 12, 2024

NIGERIA: JAC-LASU Appeals For Prompt End to Strike

  By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria      Staff unions under the Joint Action Committee (JAC) at Lagos State University (LASU), have appealed to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu for urgent intervention to prevent the ongoing industrial action.     The call was made by the union’s Chairman, Prof. Ibrahim Bakare, during a press conference on Wednesday, […]
admin - December 12, 2024

KENYA: Kenya Marks 2024 Jamhuri Day With Honors And Developmental Milestones

By Lisbeth Micheni, Kenya          Kenya celebrated its 61st Jamhuri Day with a grand ceremony led by President William Ruto at the Uhuru Gardens, Nairobi.     The event showcased Kenya’s cultural heritage, military precision, and achievements since independence.     President Ruto honored several distinguished individuals with presidential commendations for their […]
admin - December 12, 2024

NIGERIA: Tinubu to Present ₦47.9tn 2025 Budget to National Assembly

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria         Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will present the 2025 Appropriation Bill to a joint session of the National Assembly on Tuesday, December 17, 2024.     This announcement was made by Senate President Godswill Akpabio during Thursday’s plenary session at the Senate Chamber in Abuja.     […]
admin - December 12, 2024

NIGERIA: Shettima Presides Over Final NEC Meeting Of 2024

    By Onoja Baba, Nigeria         Nigerian Vice President Kashim Shettima has, presided over the 146th session of the National Economic Council (NEC) on Thursday at the State House, Abuja. The meeting, which started at 12:06 pm, is expected to be the concluding NEC session for 2024.     Held in […]
admin - December 12, 2024

NIGERIA: Builder Shaibu Charges Nigerians To Shun Patronage Of Quacks As CORBON Inducts 329 New Members

    Onoja Baba, Nigeria          Builder Shaibu Anthony Juma has called on Nigerians to stop patronizing unqualified builders to combat the frequent cases of building collapse across the nation.     Speaking to the media during the 24th induction ceremony of the Council of Registered Builders of Nigeria (CORBON) held at […]
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