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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 - February 22, 2025

Kenyans To Receive National Identity Cards Automatically Upon Turning 18 – Cabinet Secretary Murkomen

By Lisbeth Micheni, Kenya Kenyans will soon be issued national identity cards (IDs) automatically upon reaching the age of 18, based on birth records, Interior Cabinet Secretary(CS) Kipchumba Murkomen has announced. Speaking at Lake Naivasha Simba Lodge on Saturday , Murkomen assured that the new process would be seamless while maintaining national security […]

admin - February 22, 2025

Malawian Reggae and Dancehall Artists Return from Jamaican Music Tour

By Smile Hamilton, Malawi A group of 15 Malawian Reggae and Dancehall artists arrived at Kamuzu International Airport this afternoon, returning from a music tour in Jamaica. The group, which included notable artists such as Don Tarz, Ann Matumbi, Kellie Divine Njuchi, Blasto, and Born Afrikan, had traveled to Jamaica to perform and […]

admin - February 22, 2025

NIGERIA: Benue APC Elders Back Assembly’s Move To Remove Chief Judge

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria The Benue State All Progressives Congress (APC) Elders’ Forum has thrown its weight behind the Benue State House of Assembly’s recommendation to remove the state Chief Judge, Justice Maurice Ikpambese, over allegations of financial misconduct and abuse of office. At a press conference in Makurdi on Saturday, former National […]

admin - February 22, 2025

NIGERIA: Adeleke Confident As Osun LG Polls Begin Amidst High Voter Turnout

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has cast his vote in the ongoing local government elections, expressing confidence in a smooth and peaceful electoral process. The governor arrived at Unit 9, Sagba Abogunde Ward 2, in Ede North Local Government Area, where he voted at exactly 7:56 am, accompanied […]

admin - February 22, 2025

NIGERIA: Portable Pledges To Focus On Personal Growth After Bail Release

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria Controversial singer, Habeeb Okikiola Badmus, popularly known as Portable, has vowed to change his approach to life and behave himself following his release on bail, promising to focus on positive growth and financial stability. The artist, known for his hit song “Zazu,” was granted bail in the amount […]

admin - February 22, 2025

NIGERIA: Obi Cubana Unveils ‘Golden Age With Gold Bar’ Campaign Ahead Of 50th Birthday

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria As he approaches his milestone 50th birthday, Obi Cubana, the Chairman of the Cubana Group, has launched an exciting campaign titled “Golden Age with Gold Bar.” The initiative is designed to celebrate his achievement while offering fans the chance to win incredible prizes, including a luxurious Gold Bar-branded […]

admin - February 22, 2025

NIGERIA: Tinubu Approves 29 Correctional Centre Relocations

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria The President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has approved the relocation of 29 correctional centres across Nigeria as part of a major effort to modernise the country’s custodial facilities. This initiative was confirmed by the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, during the unveiling […]

admin - February 22, 2025

South Sudan Closes Schools As Heatwave Worsens

By Debora Akur Chol, South Sudan South Sudan has announced the closure of all schools for two weeks, beginning Friday, February 21, 2025, as the country contends with an intensifying heatwave. This move follows reports that 12 students collapsed during school hours in the capital, Juba, due to the extreme temperatures. This […]

admin - February 22, 2025

South Sudan Launches $10M Initiative To Empower Women Entrepreneurs In Juba

By Debora Akur Chol, South Sudan The South Sudanese government, in collaboration with the International Rescue Committee (IRC) and the South Sudan Social and Economic Empowerment Project (SSWSEEP), has launched a $10 million initiative aimed at empowering 1,500 women entrepreneurs in Juba. The two-year initiative, titled the Women Entrepreneurial Opportunity Facility, is funded […]

admin - February 21, 2025

NIGERIA: IBB Fortunate To Apologise For June 12 Annulment After 32 Years – Ex-Niger Governor

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria The former Niger State Governor Babangida Aliyu has said that former military Head of State Ibrahim Babangida (IBB) is lucky to have had the opportunity to apologise for the annulment of the June 12, 1993 presidential election. Aliyu, a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), stated this while […]