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admin - February 15, 2025

NIGERIA: Buhari Votes In Katsina LG Election, Urges Peaceful Participation

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria    Former President Muhammadu Buhari has participated in the ongoing local government elections in Katsina State, casting his vote in his hometown of Daura.     Buhari arrived at Polling Unit 003, Sarkin Yarn Ward A, on Saturday morning, where he exercised his civic duty alongside the state Commissioner for Special Duties, […]
admin - February 15, 2025

Kenya Faces Potential Condom Shortage As United States Agency For International Development Freezes Funding

By Lisbeth Micheni,Kenya    Kenya is on the brink of a condom shortage following a decision by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to halt funding for related programs.   The country has long depended on USAID to supply free condoms, with counties experiencing high HIV infection rates now left with limited stock, […]
admin - February 15, 2025

NIGERIA: Fire Razes INEC Office In Gwadabawa, Destroys Electoral Materials

  By Onoja Baba, Nigeria    The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has confirmed a fire outbreak that destroyed its Gwadabawa Local Government Area office in Sokoto State.    The incident, which occurred in the early hours of Tuesday, was reported to the commission by Mrs. Hauwa Aliyu Kangiwa, the Administrative Secretary in charge of […]
admin - February 15, 2025

NIGERIA: Tinubu Approves Recruitment Of 150 Health Workers To Boost Correctional Centre Healthcare

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria   In a decisive move to improve healthcare services in Nigeria’s correctional facilities, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the recruitment of 150 health workers, including 50 doctors and 100 nurses, to serve inmates across the country.   The decision, announced on Thursday in a statement by the Special Assistant on Media […]
admin - February 13, 2025

MALAWI: MIDTC Supports Fundraising Aerobics Challenge For Underprivileged Students

  By Smile Hamilton, Malawi    The Mzimba Institute for Development Communications Trust (MIDCT) and the Mzimba South Social Welfare Office have partnered to organize an Education Support Fundraising Aerobics Challenge on March 1, 2025.     The event aims to raise funds for 20 underprivileged students, ensuring they can continue their education.   To […]
admin - February 13, 2025

Wetangula: Kenyan Government To Fund Only Four MPs For Raila’s African Union Commission Bid In Addis

By Lisbeth Micheni, Kenya    National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula, has disclosed that out of more than 40 MPs who sought government funding to travel to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, in support of Raila Odinga’s bid for the African Union Commission (AUC) Chairmanship, only four will have their expenses covered by the state.   Speaking in […]
admin - February 13, 2025

Labour Party Faction Dismisses Kenneth Okonkwo’s Exit As ‘Good Riddance’

  By Onoja Baba, Nigeria     The factional National Publicity Secretary of the Labour Party (LP), Abayomi Arabambi, has described Nollywood actor Kenneth Okonkwo’s resignation from the party as “good riddance to bad rubbish,” insisting that his departure is inconsequential.   Okonkwo, a prominent supporter of the party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, announced his […]
admin - February 13, 2025

Kenya Ships Over 4,200 Tonnes Of Flowers Ahead Of Valentine’s Day

        By Lisbeth Micheni, Kenya    Kenya’s flower industry has recorded a boost in exports, shipping more than 4,200 tonnes of roses in the past week as demand surged in anticipation of Valentine’s Day.   Despite increasing freight costs and tighter regulations in the horticulture sector, this marks a slight rise from […]
admin - February 13, 2025

MALAWI: Mary Chilima Launches SKC Foundation In Honor Of Late Husband

  By Smile Hamilton, Malawi    The SKC Foundation, established in memory of the late Vice President Saulos Chilima, was officially launched on Tuesday.   The event, which took place on what would have been Chilima’s 52nd birthday, was attended by a large crowd of dignitaries, family members, and supporters.   Mary Chilima, Chairperson of […]
admin - February 12, 2025

HUBA CHIEFDOM: Our Unity, Our Strength

  By Tashikalmah Hallah   In the two months following Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri CON’s announcement of establishing Huba Chiefdom, along with other emirates and chiefdoms in Adamawa State, the dynamics within Hubaland have undergone remarkable transformations.   This new administrative structure has sparked a shift in relationships among community members and local leaders, fostering […]
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