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admin - April 24, 2025

NIGERIA: Over 135,000 Living With HIV In Lagos – Health Commissioner

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria The Lagos State Government has disclosed that over 135,000 residents are currently living with the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). This was revealed by the Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, during a media briefing held on Wednesday to commemorate the second anniversary of Governor Babajide […]

admin - April 24, 2025

NIGERIA: Tinubu Commends ECOWAS’ Legacy At 50th Anniversary Launch In Accra

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of Nigeria has lauded the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) for five decades of unity, resilience, and progress as the regional bloc marked its Golden Jubilee in Accra, Ghana. The president made this known in a statement shared on his official […]

admin - April 24, 2025

NIGERIA: Outrage As Stephen Akintayo Demands ₦30 Million For One-Year Mentorship

By Onoja Baba Nigerian billionaire entrepreneur and founder of Gtext Holdings, Dr. Stephen Akintayo, has stirred a flurry of reactions online after announcing an exclusive mentorship program with a jaw-dropping price tag of ₦30 million. Akintayo, who is known for his aggressive real estate expansion and personal finance evangelism, shared the news […]

admin - April 24, 2025

KENYA: Nine Family Members Killed In Suspected Arson Attack In Siaya, Kenya

By Lisbeth Micheni,Kenya Nine members of a family tragically lost their lives in an apparent arson incident in Sigomre, located in Siaya County, on Tuesday. The deceased include a man, Ouma Opando ,his wife, Chester Onyango and their seven children aged 17,15,12,9,7,5 and a six month old infant,all of whom were asleep […]

admin - April 24, 2025

SOUTH SUDAN: Upper Nile State Governor Suspends Ulang County Commissioner

By Deborah Akur Chol, South Sudan The Upper Nile State Governor General James Koang Chuol, has announced the suspension of Ulang County Commissioner Riek Gai Galuak. The order, which this publication has reviewed, did not provide specific reasons for the suspension. Riek Gai Galuak is affiliated with the Federal Democratic Party (FDP), […]

admin - April 23, 2025

KENYA: Police In Kenya Save 57 Patients Seeking Healing At Rongo Church

By Lisbeth Micheni, Kenya Authorities in Rongo, Migori County, have intervened to rescue 57 individuals who were reportedly seeking healing at the controversial Melkio Joseph Mission Messiah Church. Security personnel halted all prayer-related activities at the church during the operation, which took place on Wednesday. George Matundura, the deputy county commissioner for […]

admin - April 23, 2025

NIGERIA: Lt. Col. Onyechi Becomes First Female Nigerian Army PR Acting Director, Resumes Office

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria Lieutenant Colonel Onyechi Appolonia Anele has officially assumed command as the Acting Director of Army Public Relations (DAPR). She becomes the first woman to lead the Directorate since its establishment. The symbolic change of baton ceremony took place on Tuesday at the Army Headquarters in Abuja, where Lt. […]

admin - April 23, 2025

Police Warn Against Recirculation Of Old Videos, Caution Public Over National Security Implications

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has raised alarm over a disturbing trend of resurfacing and circulating old video content. According to the authorities, the trend aims to malign the image of the Force and undermine national security. In a press release issued on Wednesday by the Force […]

admin - April 23, 2025

NIGERIA: Lagos To Introduce Special Number Plates For Persons With Disabilities

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria The Lagos State Government has announced plans to introduce specially designed vehicle number plates for persons with disabilities (PWDs) in the state. This was disclosed by the Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, during the 2025 ministerial press briefing held on Tuesday to mark the second year of Governor […]

admin - April 22, 2025

NIGERIA: Afrobeats Star Spyro Dedicates New House

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria Nigerian Afrobeats artiste Oludipe Oluwasanmi David, popularly known as Spyro, has publicly expressed gratitude to God as he dedicates his newly acquired house. In a heartfelt message shared via his official Instagram page, Spyro recounted how he was once written off by many in the entertainment industry […]