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admin - May 6, 2025

WHO Calls On Govt To Prioritise Hand Hygiene To Protect Health Workers And Patients

  By Onoja Baba, Nigeria    As the world observes World Hand Hygiene Day 2025, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has issued a renewed call to governments, healthcare facilities, and health professionals to reinforce hand hygiene practices.   The health organization described it as a simple yet powerful tool to prevent infections and protect both […]
admin - May 6, 2025

NIGERIA: President Tinubu Set To Launch “Nigeria First” Policy To End Procurement of Foreign Goods Available Locally

  By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria   Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, is set to unveil the “Nigeria First” policy, a reform aimed at ending government procurement of foreign goods that are already produced locally.   The announcement was made via the official X handle of the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Media Centre, signalling an […]
admin - May 6, 2025

Faith Meets Finance: Anglican Diocese Launches Groundbreaking Savings Initiative To Empower Communities

  By Smile Hamilton, Malawi    In a bold move to address poverty and economic instability, the Anglican Diocese of Upper Shire has partnered with the UK-based organization, Five Talents, to launch a Savings Ministry initiative aimed at equipping congregants with the skills and knowledge needed to break the cycle of poverty and build a […]
admin - May 6, 2025

SOUTH SUDAN: UN Condemns Airstrike On Old Fangak Hospital

  By Deborah Akur Chol, South Sudan   The United Nations has strongly condemned an airstrike that struck the Old Fangak Hospital in Jonglei State, South Sudan, on Sunday.   This egregious attack underscores the alarming trend of violence against healthcare facilities in conflict zones.   In a statement, the U.N. Humanitarian Coordinator in South […]
admin - May 5, 2025

NIGERIA: Police Arrest More Suspects, Recover Weapons Over Plateau Killings

  By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria    The Nigeria Police Force has announced the arrest of three additional suspects in connection with the recent spate of killings in Plateau State, as part of intensified efforts to curb violence and restore peace in the troubled region.   According to a press statement issued on Monday by […]
admin - May 5, 2025

NIGERIA: Content Creator Dares EFCC In Viral Video, Gets Arrested In Kaduna

  By Onoja Baba, Nigeria   The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested a social media content creator, Muhammed Kabir Sa’ad, for allegedly abusing the Nigerian currency and mocking the anti-graft agency in a viral video.   According to a statement released on Monday signed by Dele Oyewale, Head of Media and Publicity […]
admin - May 5, 2025

2025 UTME: Over 50% Of Candidates Score Below 200 As JAMB Releases Statistical Breakdown

    By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria   The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has revealed that more than half of the candidates scored below 200 out of the total 400 obtainable marks.   This was disclosed by the Board in its statistical analysis of the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) shared on […]
admin - May 5, 2025

KENYA : President Ruto Escapes Shoe Attack During Migori Tour

  By Lisbeth Micheni, Kenya   Kenyan President William Ruto was the target of a surprising incident in Migori on Sunday, when an unidentified individual threw a shoe at him while he was addressing a public gathering.   A video making rounds online shows the object narrowly missing the president.   Despite the sudden interruption, […]
admin - May 5, 2025

NIGERIA: Onanuga Disputes Adesina’s Claims On Nigeria’s Economic Decline Since 1960

  By Onoja Baba, Nigeria   The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, has faulted recent remarks by African Development Bank (AfDB) President, Akinwumi Adesina, that Nigerians are worse off today than they were in 1960.   Onanuga described the assertion as misleading and based on inaccurate economic data.   […]
admin - May 5, 2025

SOUTH SUDAN: Civilians Killed As SSPDF Airstrikes Target MSF Hospital In Old Fangak

  By Deborah Akur Chol, South Sudan   The humanitarian organization Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), widely recognized as Doctors Without Borders, reported a devastating airstrike by SSPDF planes on its hospital located in Old Fangak Town, Jonglei State, early Saturday morning.   The attack resulted in multiple casualties, including fatalities and injuries among civilians.   […]
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