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admin - January 23, 2025

NIGERIA: Tinubu Commissions New Military Barracks Named In His Honor

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria            Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday, inaugurated the newly built barracks in Abuja, constructed to address the issue of shortage of accommodation among the military men of the county.     Speaking during the commissioning of the building named, “Bola Ahmed Tinubu Barracks” and […]
admin - January 23, 2025

NIGERIA: Court Grants EFCC’s Request to Amend Charges In $6bn Mambilla Power Project Fraud Case

  By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria         Justice Jude Onwuegbuzie of the Federal High Court in Apo, Abuja, has granted the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) permission to amend charges against former Minister of Power, Olu Agunloye, in an ongoing trial over the alleged fraudulent award of the $6 billion Mambilla […]
admin - January 23, 2025

KENYA: Ruto And Kindiki Unveil Major Projects To Boost Western Kenya’s Economy

          By Lisbeth Micheni, Kenya          Kenyan President William Ruto, alongside his deputy Kithure Kindiki, pledged timely completion of multi-billion-shilling development projects.     The project is aimed at spurring economic growth and improving citizens’ lives during their visit to the Western region.     On Thursday, Ruto […]
admin - January 23, 2025

NIGERIA: PDP National Leaders Rally Behind Fubara Amid Rivers Crisis

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria          The leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has reaffirmed Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s position as the party’s leader in Rivers State.     This signalled a united front amidst internal divisions following a court ruling that nullified last year’s party congresses in the state.     Key […]
admin - January 23, 2025

Nigeria Police To Pass Out 10,000 Recruit Constables Nationwide

    By Onoja Baba, Nigeria            The Nigeria Police Force has announced the imminent graduation of 10,000 recruit constables from various training institutions across the country.     This was disclosed in a statement issued by ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Force Public Relations Officer, on behalf of the Force Headquarters […]
admin - January 23, 2025

South Sudan Government Shuts Down Social Media

By Debora Akur Chol, South Sudan           The government of South Sudan has ordered the immediate shutdown of popular social media platforms, including Facebook and TikTok, within the country.   This decision, announced by the National Communication Authority (NCA), South Sudan’s telecommunication regulator, will be in effect for up to three […]
admin - January 23, 2025

Malawi To Conduct First-Ever Business Innovation Survey

  By Smile Hamilton, Malawi         Malawi’s National Statistical Office (NSO) has teamed up with the National Commission for Science and Technology (NCST), to launch a groundbreaking business innovation survey.   This pioneering initiative, announced on Wednesday in Lilongwe, aims to explore the country’s innovative landscape and its impact on technological advancements […]
admin - January 23, 2025

MALAWI: Mzuzu Central Hospital Stresses Importance Of Health Sector Strategic Plan III

  By Smile Hamilton, Malawi          Mzuzu Central Hospital has underscored the need to implement the Health Sector Strategic Plan III (HSSP III), to enhance hospital financing and ensure efficient use of available funds.     According to the hospital’s Director General, Dr. John Chipolombwe, this plan is crucial for improving hospital […]
admin - January 23, 2025

MALAWI: High HIV Prevalence Among Mulanje Youths And Women Calls For Alarm

By Smile Hamilton, Malawi          Authorities in Mulanje have expressed concerns over the high prevalence of HIV and AIDS among youths and women in the district.     During the World AIDS Day Commemoration and Candlelight Memorial, Whitney Kondowe, Principal Nutrition, HIV, and AIDS Officer, revealed that 13 out of every 100 […]
admin - January 23, 2025

MALAWI: Airtel Malawi Appoints New Managing Director

By Smile Hamilton, Malawi          Airtel Malawi Plc has announced the appointment of Aashish Dutt as its new Managing Director, effective February 1, 2025.     Dutt will succeed Abdul Khayyum Shaik, who has been serving as Acting Managing Director since November 1, 2024.     According to a statement signed by […]
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