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admin - December 17, 2024

NIGERIA: ‘Thank You For Making Nigeria Proud’, President Tinubu Hails Lookman Over CAF Awards

    By Onoja Baba, Nigeria           Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has appreciated and congratulated Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman. for winning the 2024 Confederation of African Football (CAF) Men’s African Footballer of the Year award.     The President also hailed Super Falcons goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie and the Super […]
admin - December 17, 2024

The Significance of Lalob Fruit In South Sudan’s Traditional Customs

  By Debora Akur Chol-south sudan         In the heart of South Sudan’s diverse cultural landscape, the lalob fruit, also known as “thau” by the Dinka and Nuer people, or the Baobab fruit, has emerged as a cornerstone of both tradition and sustenance for many communities.     The fruit, found in […]
admin - December 17, 2024

MALAWI: Namiwawa Community, Lost History Foundation, Unveils Monumental Statue To Honour Fallen Heros

  By Smile Hamilton, Malawi          In a historic event, the elders of the Namiwawa community in Blantyre, Malawi, in collaboration with the Lost History Foundation, have unveiled a monumental statue to honor the brave men and women who fought for the country’s freedom.     The statue is a symbol of […]
admin - December 17, 2024

NIGERIA: Lookman Wins CAF Player Of The Year Award, Nnadozie And Super Falcons Shine

    By Onoja Baba, Nigeria             Nigeria’s Ademola Lookman has been crowned the 2024 CAF African Player of the Year at the prestigious CAF Awards ceremony held in Marrakech, Morocco, on Monday.     The Atalanta forward’s triumph solidifies Nigeria’s dominance in African football, marking him as the seventh Nigerian […]
admin - December 16, 2024

NIGERIA: EFCC Arrests 792 Suspected Fraudsters In Lagos

  By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria         The Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) has arrested 792 suspects during the raid of a seven-storey building in Lagos.     The suspects, which included Nigerians, Chinese, Arab and Filipino nationals, were allegedly involved in cryptocurrency investment fraud and romance scams.     The […]
admin - December 16, 2024

NIGERIA: ‘In ICPC There Is No Harassment Of Lawyers’ – ICPC Chairman Cautions Lawyers Against Frivolous Petitions Against Commission

  By Munyal Manunyi          The Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu, SAN, has raised concern over necessary petitions filed by lawyers against the ICPC.     Dr Aliyu raised the issue on Monday, when the Chairman and members of National Litigation […]
admin - December 16, 2024

KENYA: Kenyan Deputy President Resolves Revenue Sharing Dispute Between Governors And Controller Of Budget

        By Lisbeth Micheni, Kenya            The Deputy President of Kenya Kithure Kindiki, has successfully mediated a revenue-sharing dispute between county governors and the Controller of Budget (CoB).     The move is aimed at fostering financial accountability and equitable allocation of resources to county governments.     […]
admin - December 16, 2024

NIGERIA: BREAKING: Tinubu Approves Free Train Rides Nationwide To Celebrate Yuletide

  By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria          As part of the measures to ease transportation costs for Nigerians, the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has approved free train rides for all the citizens nationwide from December 20, 2024, to January 5, 2025.     This was made […]
admin - December 16, 2024

NIGERIA: EFCC Re-Arraigns Ex-Bank PHB MD, Two Others Over Forgery And Felony

  By Munyal Manunyi A former Managing Director of the defunct Bank PHB Plc, Francis Atuche, was on Monday, re-arraigned by the Lagos Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on allegations pertaining to forgery and felony. Aruche was re-arraigned before Justice O. O. Abike-Fadipe of the Special Offences Court sitting in […]
admin - December 16, 2024

NIGERIA: INEC Teaches Benin Republic Best Electoral Practices

    By Onoja Baba, Nigeria         Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is sharing its electoral expertise with a delegation from the Autonomous National Electoral Commission of Benin (CENA).     The 12-member team, led by CENA President Dr. Sacca Lafia, visited INEC’s headquarters in Abuja on Monday for a study […]
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