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admin - January 21, 2025

NIGERIA: Shettima Arrives In Davos For 2025 World Economic Forum

  By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria         The Vice President of Nigeria, Kashim Shettima has arrived in Davos, Switzerland, to represent Nigeria at the 2025 annual meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF).   The forum is a gathering of global leaders, business executives, and development partners.     The announcement was […]
admin - January 21, 2025

NIGERIA: NCC Approves 50% Increase in Telecom Tariff

  By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria          The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has approved a 50% adjustment in telecommunications tariffs, addressing operators’ growing operational expenses.     This decision marks the first of its kind since the increase in 2013.     In a statement signed by the organisation’s Director of Public […]
admin - January 20, 2025

Nigeria Claims Historic Victory Over New Zealand At U-19 Women’s T20 World Cup

  By Onoja Baba, Nigeria         The Junior Female Yellow Greens of Nigeria has secured their first-ever win at the International Cricket Council (ICC) U-19 Women’s T20 World Cup with a thrilling two-run victory over New Zealand on Monday in Sarawak, Malaysia.     Despite their delayed debut due to rain disruptions […]
admin - January 20, 2025

Breaking: Princess Zahrah Audu Appointed DG Of PEBEC

  By Onoja Baba, Nigeria         President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Princess Zahrah Audu as the new Director General of the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC).     Princess Zahrah, the wife of Prince Mustapha Mona Audu and daughter-in-law of the late Prince Abubakar Audu, expressed her gratitude for the […]
admin - January 20, 2025

Kenya Is Facing Moral Crisis – Dorcas Rigathi, Wife Ex Deputy President

             By Lisbeth Micheni, Kenya            Dorcas Rigathi, wife of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, has expressed deep concern over the state of Kenya’s morality and governance, pointing to increasing corruption and declining social values.     Speaking at an event held at Kamukunji Grounds in […]
admin - January 20, 2025

MALAWI: Rwandan National Arrested In Malawi For Stealing Vehicle

  By Smile Hamilton, Malawi          A Rwandan national, one Emmanuel Ndagijimana, a 40-year-old man, has been arrested by police in Dowa, Malawi, for allegedly stealing a vehicle.   According to Dowa Police Station spokesperson, Alice Sitima, the stolen vehicle is a Honda Freed DA 10595 valued at K7,990.00 (approximately USD 10,000). […]
admin - January 20, 2025

NIGERIA: ICPC Jails UDUTH Accountant For Diverting N60 Million

  By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria          The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), has sentenced an accountant at the Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital (UDUTH), Sokoto, Lukumanu Sani Waziri, to prison for corruption and abuse of office.   He was convicted for diverting over ₦60 million through the […]
admin - January 19, 2025

NIGERIA: APC Wins In 16 Ondo LGAs As ODIEC Reschedules Elections In Two Areas

  By Onoja Baba, Nigeria          The All Progressives Congress (APC) has been declared winner in 16 of the 18 local government areas in Saturday’s local government elections in Ondo State, according to the Ondo State Independent Electoral Commission (ODIEC).     The election, held for the positions of chairman, deputy chairman, […]
admin - January 19, 2025

NIGERIA: EFCC Warns Against False Narratives As Officer’s Killings Sparks Reactions

  By Onoja Baba, Nigeria         The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has condemned the “false narratives and conjectures” circulating on social media regarding the tragic killing of Assistant Superintendent of the EFCC, Aminu Sahabi Salisu, in Awka, Anambra State. Salisu was reportedly shot on January 17, 2025, by a suspected […]
admin - January 19, 2025

NIGERIA: MWAN Calls For Urgent Improvements In Women’s Healthcare

      By Onoja Baba, Nigeria          The Medical Women’s Association of Nigeria (MWAN), has called for significant improvements in healthcare infrastructure and fair distribution of healthcare resources across the country to address the growing health challenges facing women.     This call was made at the end of the 5th […]
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