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admin - December 20, 2024

Chollo king Bans Expensive Weddings And Henna Parties To Preserve Cultural Values

  Debora Akur Chol, South Sudan           In an unprecedented move to preserve the cultural integrity of the Chollo kingdom, the Chollo king, His Majesty Reth Kwongo Padiet, has officially announced a ban on extravagant weddings and henna parties.     The decision, made public earlier this week, has sparked widespread […]
admin - December 20, 2024

NIGERIA:FEATURE: Everything You Need to Know About The Ibadan Funfair Stampede

  By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria           The city of Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria, was thrown into mourning after the state police on Thursday confirmed the death of 35 minors from a stampede that occurred at a children’s funfair on Wednesday at Bashorun Islamic High School, Ibadan, Oyo State.     […]
admin - December 19, 2024

MALAWI: Malawi Innovators Receive Funding To Boost Innovations

By Smile Hamilton, Malawi            Five innovators from various universities in Malawi have received funding totaling K7 million and K12 million each to support their innovative projects.     The funding was provided through the Unipod Malawi’s Faculty-Student Programme, with support from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).     Mangani […]
admin - December 19, 2024

KENYA: Kenyan President Ruto Nominates Key Figures In Cabinet Reshuffle

            By Lisbeth Micheni, Kenya            Kenyan President William Ruto has made significant changes to his cabinet, nominating three prominent figures to take up key ministerial positions.     Former Kiambu Governor William Kabogo, ex-Health Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe, and former Nakuru Governor Lee Kinyanjui are […]
admin - December 19, 2024

NIGERIA: House of Rep Donates N704.9m To Support Nigerians

  By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria         Members of the House of Representatives have collectively donated about N704.9 million from their salaries over the past six months to alleviate the struggles of vulnerable Nigerians.     This initiative was spearheaded by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abass Tajudeen, in response […]
admin - December 19, 2024

NIGERIA: Dangote Refinery Reduces Petrol Price to N899.50 Against Yuletide

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria          In a bid to offer relief to Nigerians during the Christmas and New Year celebrations, Dangote Refinery has announced a reduction in the price of petrol to N899.50 per liter.     The Group Chief Branding and Communications Officer of Dangote Group, Anthony Chiejina, made this […]
admin - December 19, 2024

NIGRRIA:Court Grants Ex-Governor Yahaya Bello N500m Bail Amid Money Laundering Trial

  By Onoja Baba, Nigeria           The Federal Capital Territory High Court has granted bail to former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello in the sum of N500 million, as he faces a trial over alleged money laundering involving N110 billion.     Justice Maryann Anenih, who presided over the case on Thursday, […]
admin - December 19, 2024

NIGERIA: State House Allocates N15bn For SUVs, Tyres, And Office Complex In 2025 Budget

  By Onoja Baba, Nigeria            The Nigerian State House has proposed a budget of N15.09 billion for the purchase of SUVs, car tyres, and the construction of an office complex for Special Advisers and Senior Special Assistants as part of the 2025 Appropriation Bill.     The budget, titled “Budget […]
admin - December 19, 2024

NIGERIA: NAFDAC Warns Against Sales Of ‘Counterfeit’ Antimalarial Drugs

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria            The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has warned Nigerians to stay away from an anti-malarial drug called, Paludex tablets, which has been circulating, describing it as “counterfeit”.     The agency said the drugs, labeled as Paludex (Artemether/Lumefantrine), are manufactured […]
admin - December 19, 2024

NIGERIA: Tinubu Presents 2025 Budget: Defence, Education, Healthcare, Infrastructure Tops Priorities

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria         The President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has presented the N47.9 trillion 2025 budget to a joint session of the 10th National Assembly in Abuja, on Wednesday, 17th December, 2025.     The budget titled; “Budget of Restoration: Securing Peace, Rebuilding Prosperity, […]
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