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admin - March 18, 2025

MALAWI: Suspected Mpox Case Puts Rumphi District on High Alert

By Smile Hamilton, Malawi    Health authorities in Rumphi District have raised the alarm, after a suspected case of Mpox was reported at Rumphi District Hospital.   Lovemore Kawayi, Senior Health Promotion Officer for Mzimba Health Division, confirmed the report, but stressed that the case is still unconfirmed.   “We’ve received a report from our […]
admin - March 18, 2025

NIGERIA: Wike Revokes PDP National Secretariat Land Over Unpaid Ground Rent

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria    The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has revoked the land allocation of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) national secretariat in Abuja over non-payment of ground rent for two decades.   The revocation, conveyed in a letter dated March 13, 2025 was signed by the Director of […]
admin - March 18, 2025

NIGERIA: Soludo Confident Of Re-Election, Dismisses Strong Opposition In Anambra 2025 Election

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria     Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo, has expressed confidence in securing a second term in office, stating that he has yet to see any formidable opponent in the upcoming November 8, 2025, governorship election.   Speaking during a media chat to mark his third year in office on Monday, Soludo emphasized […]
admin - March 18, 2025

MALAWI: Umthetho Cultural Festival Set For August 9

By Smile Hamilton, Malawi    The popular Umthetho Cultural Festival is set to take place on August 9, 2025 at Hora Mountain in Mzimba District.   The Secretary General of the organisation , Kingsley Jere, revealed this in a phone conversation with African Culture TV, highlighting that during the festival, Ngoni King Inkosi ya Makhosi […]
admin - March 18, 2025

NIGERIA: Diezani Alison-Madueke Seeks Court Order To Halt Sale Of Seized Properties By EFCC

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria   Nigerian Former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Mrs Diezani Alison-Madueke, has approached the Federal High Court in Abuja, seeking to stop the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) from selling off properties seized from her.   The former Minister of Petroleum Resources filed the legal action through her lawyer, Chief […]
admin - March 18, 2025

NIGERIA: Corps Member Apologizes For Calling Lagos A ‘Smelling State’ In Viral Video

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria   A Lagos-based National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member, Ushie Uguamaye, known on social media as Raye, has apologized for her comments about Lagos State, which went viral last week.   In a video posted on Instagram on Monday, Raye expressed regret for “talking down” on Lagos, acknowledging that her […]
admin - March 18, 2025

NIGERIA: Explosion Hits Trans Niger Pipeline In Bodo Community, Rivers State

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria   An explosion has rocked the Trans Niger Pipeline (TNP) in Bodo Community, Gokana Local Government Area, Rivers State.   The incident occurred late Monday night near the Bodo-Bonny Road, which is currently under construction.   A video posted Tuesday morning shows thick black smoke rising from the site, with […]
admin - March 18, 2025

SOUTH SUDAN: Uganda And South Sudan Confirm Military Pact, Acknowledging UPDF Presence In The Country

By Debora Akur Chol, South Sudan   South Sudan’s Government Spokesperson and Minister of ICT and Postal Services, Michael Makuei Lueth, confirmed on Monday the presence of the Uganda People’s Defence Force (UPDF) in South Sudan, asserting that their deployment is in accordance with long-standing agreements between the two countries.   These agreements trace back […]
admin - March 17, 2025

KENYA: Isaac Mutuma Sworn In As Meru Governor Following Kawira Mwangaza’s Impeachment

By Lisbeth Micheni, Kenya    Isaac Mutuma M’Ethingia, has officially taken over as the Governor of Meru County, Kenya, following the impeachment of his predecessor, Kawira Mwangaza.   The swearing-in ceremony took place on Monday, at Mwendantu Grounds in Meru, with leaders from within and beyond the county in attendance.   Mutuma, who had been […]
admin - March 17, 2025

NIGERIA: EFCC Arrests TikTok Influencer Murja Kunya For Alleged Naira Mutilation

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria    Kano-based TikTok influencer Murja Ibrahim Kunya has been arrested by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for allegedly abusing and mutilating the Nigerian currency.   Kunya was taken into custody at Tahir Guest Palace in Kano, where she was allegedly seen spraying Naira notes for fun.   […]
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