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admin - February 17, 2025

NIGERIA: Gunshots, Chaos As Osun APC, PDP Members Clash Over LG Secretariats

By Onoja Baba, Osogbo    Gunfire and violent confrontations erupted across Osun State on Monday as members of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) clashed over control of local government secretariats.   The tense political showdown led to panic in multiple locations, forcing businesses to shut down and residents […]
admin - February 17, 2025

NIGERIA: DSS Clashes With Legislative Workers At Lagos Assembly

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria   Tension erupted inside the chamber of the Lagos State House of Assembly on Monday, as operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) clashed with legislative workers, creating a chaotic scene.   Eyewitnesses reported that the DSS officials, clad in black jackets and helmets, stormed the Assembly premises armed with […]
admin - February 17, 2025

Kenyan Senator William Cheptumo Passes Away In Nairobi

By Lisbeth Micheni, Kenya    Baringo Senator William Cheptumo has passed away while receiving medical attention at Nairobi Hospital.   The news of his demise was confirmed by Senate Speaker Amason Kingi on Sunday.   In his statement, Kingi described Cheptumo as a committed leader who diligently fulfilled his legislative duties and passionately represented the […]
admin - February 17, 2025

NIGERIA: NDLEA Cracks Down On Trans-Border Drug Cartel, Arrest Four In Onitsha And Keffi

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria    The National Drug Law Enforcement (NDLEA), has busted a trans-border drug trafficking syndicate after it seized a large cache of tramadol pills concealed in the compartments of Toyota Sienna buses.   This was disclosed in a statement issued by the NDLEA’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, on […]
admin - February 17, 2025

MALAWI: Child Marriages And Early Pregnancies On The Rise In Dowa

By Smile Hamilton, Malawi   Chief Nyengere in Dowa, Malawi, has lamented the increasing cases of child marriages and early pregnancies in his area, which have reached alarming levels.   According to the Chief, four out of every 10 young girls between the ages of 12 and 18 become pregnant or are forced into marriage […]
admin - February 17, 2025

Malawian Students Depart For Morocco To Pursue Studies

By Smile Hamilton, Malawi   Fourteen Malawian students departed today to pursue their studies in Morocco. According to Morocco’s Ambassador, Najo Abdelkader, this is one way to support the development of Morocco, as the country believes that education is a key driver of national development. Malawian Deputy Minister of Education, Dr. Valentino Zimpita, stated that […]
admin - February 16, 2025

NIGERIA: Anambra Man Arrested For Fatally Stabbing Elder Brother Over Dispute

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria     A tragic case of domestic violence has shaken Anambra State, as police operatives arrested Christian Ndubuisi, for allegedly stabbing his elder brother to death during a heated altercation.   The state’s Commissioner of Police, Ikioye Orutugu, described the incident as both “unfortunate” and “avoidable,” emphasizing the need for peaceful conflict […]
admin - February 16, 2025

NIGERIA: Tinubu Commemorates El-Rufai’s 65th Birthday

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos Nigeria    President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has sent his heartfelt birthday wishes to the former Kaduna State, Governor, Mallam Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, for his 65th birthday, sending him accolades for his immense contributions to governance, democracy and national development.   This was contained in a statement released by his Special Adviser […]
admin - February 16, 2025

Kenya’s Former Prime Minister, Raila Odinga Eliminated From African Union Commission Chair

By Lisbeth Micheni, Kenya   Kenyan politician and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, has been knocked out of the race for the African Union Commission (AUC) Chairperson position, ending his aspirations to lead the continental body.   In the elections held on Saturday, Odinga was eliminated in the sixth round of voting after failing to […]
admin - February 16, 2025

NIGERIA: Female Doctors Join Japa Wave As Medical Brain Drain Worsens In Nigeria

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria   The exodus of Nigerian medical professionals seeking better opportunities abroad has continued to escalate, with female doctors now increasingly joining the trend.   The President of the Medical Women Association of Nigeria (MWAN), Lagos chapter, Dr. Funmi Ige has confirmed that a significant number of female doctors are migrating alongside […]
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