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admin - December 2, 2024

MALAWI: Members Of Majete Wildlife Reserve Raise Alarm Over Lack Of Proper Waste Management

  By Smile Hamilton, Malawi       Members of the Majete Wildlife Reserve in Chikwawa, Malawi, have expressed concerns over the lack of proper waste management in the park.     Martin Gibson Awazi, one of the elderly members of the reserve, stated that while the park has seen an increase in animal population, […]
admin - December 2, 2024

Injury Scare For Bruno Fernandes Clouds Manchester United’s Victory Over Arsenal

  By Onoja Baba, Nigeria         Manchester United’s emphatic 4-0 triumph over Everton on Sunday was marred by a troubling injury scare for midfield maestro Bruno Fernandes, casting doubt over his availability for the pivotal midweek clash against Arsenal.     Fernandes, the heartbeat of United’s attacking play, dazzled at Old Trafford, […]
admin - December 2, 2024

MALAWI: Minister Urges Youths To Adopt Safe Practices As Malawi Achieves 95% HIV Treatment Target

  By Smile Hamilton, Malawi          Malawi’s Minister of Health, Khumbize Kandodo Chiponda, has expressed concern over the high rate of HIV infection among young men and women, citing high-risk behaviors as a major contributor.     Chiponda has urged youths to desist from promiscuous behaviors and instead adopt safe practices, such […]
admin - December 1, 2024

NIGERIA: Fake Doctor Jailed For Using Friend’s Certificate To Secure Health Ministry Job

  By Onoja Baba, Nigeria          In a dramatic twist to Nigeria’s fight against corruption, the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has exposed and convicted Mr. Martins Ugwu, for impersonating his best friend and stealing his medical certificate to secure a lucrative position at the Federal Ministry of […]
admin - December 1, 2024

Kenya And Uganda Step In To Mediate Ethiopia-Somalia Port Dispute

        By Lisbeth Micheni, Kenya          Kenyan President William Ruto and Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni, have offered to mediate a growing dispute between Ethiopia and Somalia over Ethiopia’s plans to build a port in Somaliland.     This contentious development has escalated tensions, given Somaliland’s quest for independence from […]
admin - December 1, 2024

Breakfast Or Backroom Deal? Atiku And Obi’s Meeting Fuels 2027 Alliance Rumors

  By Onoja Baba, Nigeria          A quiet breakfast between two of Nigeria’s most prominent political figures, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and Labour Party’s Peter Obi, has exploded into a storm of speculation about a potential alliance for the 2027 presidential election.     The reunion, held at Atiku’s residence in […]
admin - November 30, 2024

NIGERIA: FG Disburses Over N1.2 Billion In Loans To Over 24,000 Beneficiaries In Delta State

  By Onoja Baba, Nigeria         The Federal Government has disbursed over N1.2 billion to 24,104 beneficiaries under its grants and loan scheme in Delta State, a move aimed at bolstering small businesses and driving economic growth.     The State Focal Person for the Presidential Grant and Loan Scheme, Dr. Isioma […]
admin - November 30, 2024

NIGERIA: Use Condom: 581 Lives Lost To HIV, Over 2000 New Infections Recorded In Plateau In 2023

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria   Plateau State witnessed a sobering health crisis in 2023, with 581 deaths linked to HIV/AIDS and 2,270 new infections recorded, according to the state Commissioner for Health, Dr. Cletus Shurkuk.     Speaking during the 2024 World AIDS Day commemoration in Jos on Saturday, Shurkuk unveiled these troubling figures, underscoring […]
admin - November 30, 2024

MALAWI: British High Commission Urges Media to Lead Public Debate on social and Economic issues

By Smile Hamilton, Malawi          The communications manager for the British High Commission, Benson Linje, has called on the media to take the leading role in facilitating public engagements and debate on social and economic issues affecting the country.     He made the remarks on Saturday during the official opening of […]
admin - November 30, 2024

Kenya’s Inflation Rises To 2.8% Amid Economic Resilience

   By Lisbeth Micheni, Kenya          Kenya’s annual inflation rate edged higher to 2.8% in November, from 2.7% in October, as reported by the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS).     This marks a subtle shift in the country’s economic climate, with inflation remaining well within the Central Bank of Kenya’s […]
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