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admin - January 15, 2025

NIGERIA: Six Die In Kogi Road Crash, 60 Injured

By Onoja Baba, Lokoja, Nigeria           Tragedy struck on Tuesday in Lokoja, the Kogi State capital, as a road crash claimed six lives and left 60 others injured.     The accident occurred at approximately 3:00 p.m. near the Zone 8 Roundabout along the Hassan Katsina Road.     According to […]
admin - January 15, 2025

NIGERIA: EFCC Urges Nigerian Universities to Introduce Anti-Corruption Courses for Freshers

  By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria           The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has called on tertiary institutions across Nigeria to incorporate anti-corruption courses into their curriculum as a mandatory requirement for all first-year students.     This appeal was made by the EFCC’s Kano Zonal Director, Ibrahim Shazali, during […]
admin - January 14, 2025

South Sudanese Women Embark On Bricklaying For Livelihood

  By Deborah Akur chol, South Sudan            A growing number of women in the Western Equatoria State capital, Yambio, have turned to bricklaying to achieve financial independence, support their families, and reduce dependence on men.     The women are breaking traditional gender roles and proving that hard work can […]
admin - January 14, 2025

NIGERIA: FG Confirms Bird Flu Outbreak In Kano, Warns Of Spread Risks

  By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria            The Federal Government has confirmed an outbreak of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, commonly known as bird flu, in Kano State.     The flu, according to the government, has affected several bird species, including, layers, ducks, guinea fowls, and turkeys.     In a […]
admin - January 14, 2025

NIGERIA: Ibadan Stampede: Oriyomi Hamzat Burst Into Tears As Fans Welcome Him From Agodi prison

  By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria            The founder of one of Ibadan-based radio stations, Agidigbo FM, Oriyomi Hamzat, has been released from Agodi Correctional Centre, Ibadan, Oyo State, after perfecting his bail conditions.     Oriyomi, as widely called, regained freedom with his co-accused, former Queen of Ooni of Ife, […]
admin - January 14, 2025

NIGERIA: Homeless FCT Residents Sue Wike, Demand N500m Over Alleged Rights Violations

  By Onoja Baba, Nigeria               A group of vulnerable residents in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), including scavengers, beggars, and petty traders, has filed a lawsuit against the Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike, demanding N500 million in damages for alleged violations of their fundamental rights.     The […]
admin - January 14, 2025

Nigerian Police Demands Apology, Retraction From Amnesty International Over Protest Report

  By Onoja Baba , Nigeria        The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has called on Amnesty International to retract and publicly apologize for a report titled “Bloody August: Nigeria Government’s Violent Crackdown on End Bad Governance Protests.”     The demand was made through a formal letter dated January 6, 2025, signed by […]
admin - January 14, 2025

KENYA: Ruto Attends United Arab Emirates Summit To Strengthen Kenya’s Sustainability And Economic Ties

             By Lisbeth Micheni, Kenya            Kenyan President William Ruto, on Tuesday, attended the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) Summit in the United Arab Emirates(UAE), a high-profile forum that brings together global leaders to discuss advancing sustainability and energy transitions.     During the summit’s opening […]
admin - January 14, 2025

NIGERIA: APC Dismisses Opposition Alliance, Calls El-Rufai’s Moves Desperate Politics

  By Onoja Baba, Nigeria            The All Progressives Congress (APC) has downplayed the emerging political alliance between former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, the Social Democratic Party (SDP), and allies of Nigerian former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, describing it as an “unholy union” that will not threaten the ruling party’s […]
admin - January 14, 2025

MALAWI: PAC Slams Chakwera’s Leadership, Cites Failures In Economy And Corruption

  By Smile Hamilton, Malawi          The Public Affairs Committee (PAC) has expressed strong disappointment with President Lazarus Chakwera’s leadership style, citing failures in several key areas, including the economy and corruption.     According to PAC Chairperson Monsignor Patrick Thawale, Chakwera’s administration has demonstrated significant weaknesses in addressing corruption and abuse […]
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