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admin - February 25, 2025

NIGERIA: Aiyedatiwa Mourns Akeredolu, As Tinubu Congratulates Him On Fresh Term

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria    Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has expressed deep sorrow over the absence of his predecessor, the late Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, at his swearing-in ceremony on Monday.   Speaking during his inaugural address in Akure, Aiyedatiwa paid tribute to Akeredolu’s visionary leadership and selfless service to the state.   He […]
admin - February 25, 2025

SOUTH SUDAN: Patriarch Theodore II Of Alexandria Pays Historic Visit To South Sudan

By Debora Akur Chol, South Sudan   Sudan’s President Salva Kiir Mayardit on Monday, warmly welcomed Patriarch Theodore II of Alexandria and All Africa to the Presidential Office in Juba.   This marked a historic milestone as the first-ever official visit by a Patriarch of Alexandria to South Sudan.   The groundbreaking visit aims to […]
admin - February 24, 2025

KENYA: Three-Judge Panel Stops High Court Case In Gachagua’s Petition In Kenya

By Lisbeth Micheni, Kenya    A panel of three judges has issued temporary orders halting High Court proceedings in a case involving former Kenyan Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.   Gachagua, who was impeached in October last year, had challenged the authority of the Deputy Chief Justice in selecting the panel handling his case.   However, […]
admin - February 24, 2025

MALAWI: Food Lovers Store In Lilongwe Temporarily Closed Due To Economic Challenges

By Smile Hamilton, Malawi    One Step Trading Limited, the company managing the Food Lovers store in Lilongwe, has announced the temporary closure of the store due to economic difficulties.   In a statement released on Monday, the company cited challenges in operating the store amidst the country’s economic downturn, which has resulted in a […]
admin - February 24, 2025

NIGERIA: Yahaya Bello’s Name Absent From Property Documents, EFCC Witness Confirms In Court

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria   In a major revelation during the ongoing trial of former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello, a witness for the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has testified that the former governor’s name does not appear on any property documents linked to the case.   Testifying before the Federal High Court […]
admin - February 24, 2025

NIGERIA: Sowore Confronts Security Agents In Abuja Court

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria    Human rights activist and former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, on Monday clashed with security operatives at the Federal High Court, Abuja, after being blocked from entering the premises.   Sowore, visibly frustrated by the officers’ actions, challenged their authority, questioning why he was being […]
admin - February 24, 2025

Carragher Sparks Outrage After Dismissing AFCON As ‘Not A Major Tournament’

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria   Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher has come under intense criticism for his controversial remarks downplaying the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) as “not a major tournament” while discussing Mohamed Salah’s chances of winning the Ballon d’Or.   Speaking on Sky Sports following Liverpool’s 2-0 victory over Manchester City on Sunday, […]
admin - February 24, 2025

MALAWI: MUBAS Alumnus Selected For Prestigious Med-Tech Innovation Expo In Ireland

By Smile Hamilton, Malawi    Hudson Mwangalika Jr, a 24-year-old Malawian University of Business and Applied Sciences (MUBAS) alumnus, has been chosen to attend the esteemed Med-Tech Innovation Expo 2025 in Ireland.   Mwangalika, a talented tech entrepreneur, developed an innovative Obstacle Avoidance Device designed to assist individuals with visual impairments.   The Med-Tech Innovation […]
admin - February 23, 2025

KENYA: Suspected Ethiopian Militia Attack Kenyan Fishermen Near Lake Turkana

By Lisbeth Micheni, Kenya    Several Kenyan fishermen were reportedly killed on Saturday evening, following an ambush at the Kenya-Ethiopia border in Todonyang, Turkana County.   The attackers, believed to be armed members of the Ethiopian Dassanech community, opened fire indiscriminately on the fishermen near River Omo in Lake Turkana.   Authorities have yet to […]
admin - February 23, 2025

NIGERIA: NAFDAC Uncovers Counterfeit Drugs Hidden In Plumbing Shops at Onitsha Market

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria   The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has uncovered large quantities of prohibited drugs concealed within plumbing materials shops at the Onitsha Bridgehead Drug Market in Anambra State.   The market, recently shut down by regulatory and security agencies due to widespread allegations of illegal […]
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