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admin - January 24, 2025

Kenyan Health Rights Activist Arrested For Protesting Social Health Authority Challenges

       By Lisbeth Micheni, Kenya          In a controversial turn of events, Grace Njoki Mulei, a 61-year-old health rights activist and patient, was arrested on Thursday evening, for staging a protest at the Ministry of Health headquarters in Nairobi.     Mulei, who has been a vocal advocate for accessible […]
admin - January 24, 2025

NIGERIA: Doctors Raise Alarm Over Unpaid Salaries, Poor State Of Abuja Hospitals

  By Onoja Baba, Nigeria         The Association of Resident Doctors (ARD) in the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), has sounded the alarm over deteriorating healthcare infrastructure and welfare neglect, urging the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, to prioritise the healthcare sector.     Speaking during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today […]
admin - January 24, 2025

MALAWI: Kawale Police impounds 40 Vehicles For Contravening Traffic Regulations

  By Smile Hamilton, Malawi          Police in Kawale through its Traffic department, on Thursday, impounded 40 motor vehicles for contravening various road traffic regulations.     The Station Traffic Officer, Assistant Superintendent Suezen Kamgwawo, led the team in an operation within the road network of Kawale to ensure sanity.     […]
admin - January 24, 2025

SOUTH SUDAN: South Africa Donates Vehicle To South Sudan’s National Elections Commission

  By Debora Akur Chol, South Sudan         The Government of South Africa has donated a Toyota Land Cruiser Prado to the South Sudan National Elections Commission (NEC), to support its efforts in preparing for the country’s upcoming elections.     The vehicle was handed over at the NEC headquarters in Juba […]
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 […]
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