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admin - May 2, 2025

Malawian Kennedy Mbekeani Takes the Helm At African Development Bank

  By Smile Hamilton, Malawi   The African Development Bank Group has announced the appointment of Kennedy Mbekeani, a seasoned Malawian professional, as Director General for the Southern Africa Regional Development and Business Delivery Office and Country Manager for South Africa. Mbekeani’s appointment takes effect on May 1, 2025.   With a wealth of experience, […]
admin - May 2, 2025

SOUTH SUDAN: Kiir Reshuffles Intelligence And Security Leadership

  By Deborah Akur Chol, South Sudan   In a significant shake-up within South Sudan’s security apparatus, President Salva Kiir has dismissed the head of the General Intelligence Bureau (GIB) and replaced his presidential security advisor, according to reports from state media on Wednesday.   Lieutenant General Simon Yien Makuac, who has been at the […]
admin - May 2, 2025

KENYA: Kasipul Member Of Parliament Charles Ong’ondo Shot Dead In Nairobi, Kenya 

  By Lisbeth Micheni, Kenya   Kasipul Member of parliament (mp), Charles Ong’ondo Were was shot dead on the evening of April 30, 2025, in a tragic incident that has sent shockwaves through the nation.   Preliminary reports indicate that he was attacked by two gunmen on a motorbike along Ngong Road near City Mortuary. […]
admin - May 1, 2025

Israel Appeals For Global Help As Wildfire Breaks Out Near Jerusalem

  By Onoja Baba, Nigeria   A fierce wildfire broke out on the outskirts of Jerusalem on Wednesday, triggering mass evacuations.   The outbreak resulted in injuring more than a dozen people, and forcing the closure of the crucial Route 1 highway linking the city to Tel Aviv.   What began as a small blaze […]
admin - May 1, 2025

NIGERIA: Lagos Set to Host AFRIMA 2025, Sanwo-Olu Affirms Readiness

  By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria    The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has expressed the state’s readiness to host the highly antcipated All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) in 2025 Lagos.   The announcement was made during a visit by a delegation from the African Union and the AFRIMA International Committee to the governor’s […]
admin - May 1, 2025

Before Anyone Can Eliminate Captain Traoré Let Them First Eliminate The People – Burkina Faso Demonstrator

  By Onoja Baba, Nigeria   A Burkina Faso demonstrator, Haroun Sawadogo, has said that before anyone can ‘eliminate’ President Captain Ibrahim Traoré, they should first ‘eliminate’ Burkinabé citizens.   Sawadogo made the statement on Wednesday while joining thousands of Burkinabé who flooded the streets of Ougadougou to show solidarity with transitional President Traoré. Recall […]
admin - May 1, 2025

NIGERIA: IGP Celebrates Nigerian Workers, Reaffirms Commitment To Police Welfare

  By Onoja Baba, Nigeria    The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, has joined millions of Nigerians in marking Workers’ Day 2025 with a message of appreciation and solidarity.   In a press release issued on Thursday, signed by ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, Force Public Relations Officer at Force Headquarters, Abuja, praised the dedication of […]
admin - May 1, 2025

NIGERIA: Banks Increase SMS Alert Charges By 50% Effective 1st May 

  By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria    Some Nigerian Deposit Money Banks (DMBs), including Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank) and Ecobank, have raised their SMS alert charges by 50% starting today, May 1, 2025.   This adjustment comes as a direct result of increased telecom service rates, following a recent tariff hike approved by the Nigerian […]
admin - May 1, 2025

NIGERIA: National Judicial Council Suspends Three Judges Over Misconduct; 27 Others Under Investigation

  By Hamzat Ameenat, Lagos, Nigeria    The National Judicial Council (NJC), has handed down a one-year suspension without pay to three Nigerian judges following findings of judicial misconduct.   According to the NJC spokesperson, Mrs. Kemi Babalola, the decision, which came at the Council’s 108th meeting held between April 29 and 30, 2025, impacts […]
admin - May 1, 2025

Kenya Cabinet Greenlights 2025 Finance Bill Aimed At Tax Reform And Fiscal Discipline

  By Lisbeth Micheni, Kenya    The Kenyan Cabinet has given the green light to the Finance Bill 2025, advancing a key element in the government’s push for economic realignment and stricter fiscal management.   The decision, made during a session chaired by President William Ruto at State House, Nairobi, reflects the administration’s determination to […]
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