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NIGERIA: Neymar Set For Sensational Return To Boyhood Club Santos****KENYA: Rongo Member Of Parliament Paul Abuor Arrested In Kenya Over Ksh.122M Constituency Development Fund Fraud****Malawi Red Cross Society Faces K3 Billion Deficit in Supporting Mozambique Asylum Seekers****NIGERIA: Fear Of Unemployment Pushed Me Into Tomato Business, I Now Import Trailer Loads From Ghana, Cameroon – Port Harcourt Based Business Woman****South Sudan Cabinet Approves Truth And Reparation Commissions

admin - January 21, 2025

Nigeria Congratulates Trump On Historic Inauguration As 47th U.S. President

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria The Federal Government of Nigeria has extended its congratulations to Donald Trump on his inauguration as the 47th President of the United States of America. The message of goodwill was delivered in a statement issued on Tuesday by Kimiebi Ebienfa, spokesperson for Nigeria’s […]

admin - January 21, 2025

NIGERIA: Aina’s Performance Seals Forest’s Thrilling Win Over Southampton

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria Nottingham Forest defender Ola Aina delivered a standout performance on Sunday, earning praise from manager Nuno Espirito Santo after his last-minute goal-line clearance ensured a dramatic 3-2 victory over Southampton at the City Ground. Aina, who also provided a pinpoint assist for Chris […]

admin - January 21, 2025

South Sudan Leaders Urge ICC To Investigate Sudan Killings

By Debora Akur Chol, South Sudan A Member of Parliament and representative of the National Democratic Movement Party in the South Sudan Opposition Alliance (SSOA), Joseph Agua Bol, has strongly condemned the killings and brutal treatment of South Sudanese citizens in Sudan, calling for swift action from the International Criminal […]

admin - January 21, 2025

KENYA: President Ruto Unveils Kenya’s First Sugar Farmers’ Bonus Program

By Lisbeth Micheni,Kenya Kenyan President William Ruto, has allocated KSh150 million in bonus payments to sugarcane farmers who supply to Mumias Sugar Company in Kakamega County. This marks a groundbreaking milestone in Kenya’s sugar sector. The bonus initiative is the first of its […]

admin - January 21, 2025

NIGERIA: Shettima Arrives In Davos For 2025 World Economic Forum

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria The Vice President of Nigeria, Kashim Shettima has arrived in Davos, Switzerland, to represent Nigeria at the 2025 annual meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF). The forum is a gathering of global leaders, business executives, and development partners. The announcement was […]

admin - January 21, 2025

NIGERIA: NCC Approves 50% Increase in Telecom Tariff

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has approved a 50% adjustment in telecommunications tariffs, addressing operators’ growing operational expenses. This decision marks the first of its kind since the increase in 2013. In a statement signed by the organisation’s Director of Public […]

admin - January 20, 2025

Nigeria Claims Historic Victory Over New Zealand At U-19 Women’s T20 World Cup

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria The Junior Female Yellow Greens of Nigeria has secured their first-ever win at the International Cricket Council (ICC) U-19 Women’s T20 World Cup with a thrilling two-run victory over New Zealand on Monday in Sarawak, Malaysia. Despite their delayed debut due to rain disruptions […]

admin - January 20, 2025

Breaking: Princess Zahrah Audu Appointed DG Of PEBEC

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Princess Zahrah Audu as the new Director General of the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC). Princess Zahrah, the wife of Prince Mustapha Mona Audu and daughter-in-law of the late Prince Abubakar Audu, expressed her gratitude for the […]

admin - January 20, 2025

Kenya Is Facing Moral Crisis – Dorcas Rigathi, Wife Ex Deputy President

By Lisbeth Micheni, Kenya Dorcas Rigathi, wife of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, has expressed deep concern over the state of Kenya’s morality and governance, pointing to increasing corruption and declining social values. Speaking at an event held at Kamukunji Grounds in […]

admin - January 20, 2025

MALAWI: Rwandan National Arrested In Malawi For Stealing Vehicle

By Smile Hamilton, Malawi A Rwandan national, one Emmanuel Ndagijimana, a 40-year-old man, has been arrested by police in Dowa, Malawi, for allegedly stealing a vehicle. According to Dowa Police Station spokesperson, Alice Sitima, the stolen vehicle is a Honda Freed DA 10595 valued at K7,990.00 (approximately USD 10,000). […]