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admin - January 31, 2025

Nigeria’s Fuel Tanker Explosions: A Tragedy That Must End

  By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria         Across Nigeria, tanker explosions have become a plague, leaving devastating damage to lives, properties, businesses, and families.   The year is still young, yet Nigeria has already recorded multiple tanker explosions in Niger and Enugu states, with at least 98 fatalities and about 21 deaths […]
admin - January 31, 2025

Sudanese Trader Executed By Hanging For Defiling And Murdering 5-Year-Old In South Sudan

By Debora Akur Chol, South Sudan         A Sudanese trader convicted of the defilement and murder of five-year-old Abuk Lual, whose body was found dumped in a pit latrine in Aweil in 2022, was executed by hanging on Wednesday at Wau Central Prison.     Abusam, 42, was executed at approximately 2:00 […]
admin - January 31, 2025

SOUTH SUDAN: Plane Crash In Bentiu, South Sudan Leaves 19 Dead And 2 In Critical Condition

By Debora Akur Chol, South Sudan         At least 19 people, including two Chinese nationals, have died in a plane crash in South Sudan.     The small aircraft, carrying oil workers from the Unity oilfields in Rubkona County, Unity State, crashed on Wednesday morning shortly after takeoff, according to State Information […]
admin - January 31, 2025

NIGERIA: Atiku Accuses Tinubu’s Administration Of Targeting Opposition Voices

  By Onoja Baba, Nigeria          Former Vice President and 2023 presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar has accused President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of orchestrating a campaign of harassment and intimidation against opposition figures and critics of the government.     […]
admin - January 31, 2025

NIGERIA: Police Reaffirm Commitment To ICT-Driven Crime Prevention, Recover 1,519 Stolen Vehicles

  By Onoja Baba, Nigeria          The Nigeria Police Force has reaffirmed its commitment to using electronic and ICT-based strategies to combat crime across the country.     The assurance was given in a press statement signed by ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, Force Public Relations Officer, and released via Twitter on Thursday.   […]
admin - January 31, 2025

NIGERIA: EFCC To Review Complaints Over Public Auction Of Forfeited Vehicles

  By Onoja Baba, Nigeria          The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has acknowledged complaints from Nigerians regarding issues encountered during the recent public auction of forfeited vehicles.     The announcement was made via a press statement signed by Dele Oyewale, Head of Media & Publicity, and released on Twitter […]
admin - January 31, 2025

NIGERIA: Trump’s HIV Aid Freeze Sparks Global Health Concerns – WHO

  By Onoja Baba, Nigeria         The World Health Organisation (WHO) has raised alarm over the potential health crisis that could arise following the suspension of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) funding by the United States under the administration of President Donald Trump.     The funding freeze, which directly affects low- and […]
admin - January 31, 2025

Kenya Receives Much-Needed Rain After Prolonged Dry Spell

         By Lisbeth Micheni, Kenya          After months of relentless dry weather that left many Kenyan households struggling with food shortages, several parts of the country have finally received rainfall this week.     The rains, though scattered, have brought relief to communities that have been grappling with drought, […]
admin - January 31, 2025

KENYA: About 1,282 Kenyans Facing Deportation In United States Immigration Crackdown – ICE

     By Lisbeth Micheni, Kenya          The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has identified 1,282 Kenyans among 1.4 million undocumented individuals from 187 countries who are set for deportation.     The operation, which ICE described as part of its routine enforcement, aims to expel those residing in the U.S. […]
admin - January 31, 2025

MALAWI: Government Cracks Down On Fertiliser And Animal Feed Price Hikes

By Smile Hamilton, Malawi          The Ministry of Industry and Trade has ordered 11 companies to immediately stop their recent price hikes on fertiliser and animal feed, citing unfair trading practices.     This move comes amid growing concerns over market instability, with rising costs putting additional pressure on farmers and consumers. […]
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