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admin - February 18, 2025

MALAWI: HRDC Urges President Chakwera to Fire Ministers and Officials Over Misinformation

By Smile Hamilton, Malawi The Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) has advised President Lazarus Chakwera to take drastic action against ministers and public officers who provided his office with incorrect information about the country’s development projects. According to HRDC’s Chairperson, Gift Trapence, it is unacceptable that some officials misled the President, which he […]

admin - February 18, 2025

MALAWI: National Planning Commission Engages Religious Leaders To Achieve Malawi 2063 Vision

By Smile Hamilton, Malawi The National Planning Commission (NPC) has called upon religious leaders to play a crucial role in transforming the mindset of Malawians to achieve the Malawi 2063 vision. According to NPC’s Director of Development Planning, Dr. Grace Kumchulesi, faith leaders have a significant influence on about 98% of the population, […]

admin - February 18, 2025

Kenya’s National Environment Management Authority Requires Sand Transporters To Obtain Licenses

By Lisbeth Micheni, Kenya The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA), has issued a directive mandating that all individuals and companies involved in transporting sand secure official permits. In an announcement made on Tuesday, NEMA emphasized that those engaged in sand harvesting must apply for licensing via its designated online platform. Director-General Mamo […]

admin - February 18, 2025

JUST IN: PANDEF Leader, Edwin Clark, Passes Away At 97

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria Chief Edwin Kiagbodo Clark, the revered leader of the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) and a towering figure in Nigerian politics, has passed away at the age of 97. His death was confirmed in a statement issued on Tuesday by a representative of the family, Prof. C. C. Clark. “The Clark-Fuludu […]

admin - February 18, 2025

NIGERIA: Family Steals Three Laptops From Computer Shop In Abuja

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria A family has allegedly stolen three laptops from a computer shop at Area 1 Shopping Complex in Abuja. The incident which occurred on Monday was captured by a Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) installed in the shop. The video footage of the CCTV is currently going viral on social media. […]

admin - February 18, 2025

KENYA: Man Given 150-Year Sentence For Murdering His Three Children

By Lisbeth Micheni, Kenya A court in Bomet has sentenced a 40-year-old man to 150 years behind bars, for the brutal killing of his three children in 2019. Delivering the ruling on Monday, Justice Julius Kipkosgei Ng’arng’ar of the Bomet High Court handed Bernard Kipkemoi Kirui a consecutive 50-year sentence for each child […]

admin - February 17, 2025

Malawi Grapples Eith High Maize Prices

By Smile Hamilton, Malawi Malawi’s maize prices have soared to a record high, with a 50-kilogramme bag selling for K100 000 in some markets. The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) has expressed concern over the steep price increase, citing a 29% rise in January alone. According to FAO’s Food Price Monitoring and Analysis […]

admin - February 17, 2025

MALAWI: Comoros Seeks to Host CHAN Qualifier In Malawi

Smile Hamilton, Malawi The Comoros Football Federation has approached the Football Association of Malawi (FAM) with a request to host their Africa Nations Championship (CHAN) qualifier against the Flames at Bingu National Stadium in Lilongwe. According to Gomegzani Zakazaka, FAM’s competitions director, “We have responded to their inquiry and are awaiting a formal […]

admin - February 17, 2025

NIGERIA: Gunshots, Chaos As Osun APC, PDP Members Clash Over LG Secretariats

By Onoja Baba, Osogbo Gunfire and violent confrontations erupted across Osun State on Monday as members of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) clashed over control of local government secretariats. The tense political showdown led to panic in multiple locations, forcing businesses to shut down and residents […]

admin - February 17, 2025

NIGERIA: DSS Clashes With Legislative Workers At Lagos Assembly

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria Tension erupted inside the chamber of the Lagos State House of Assembly on Monday, as operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) clashed with legislative workers, creating a chaotic scene. Eyewitnesses reported that the DSS officials, clad in black jackets and helmets, stormed the Assembly premises armed with […]