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admin - December 16, 2024

NIGERIA: BREAKING: Tinubu Approves Free Train Rides Nationwide To Celebrate Yuletide

  By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria          As part of the measures to ease transportation costs for Nigerians, the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has approved free train rides for all the citizens nationwide from December 20, 2024, to January 5, 2025.     This was made […]
admin - December 16, 2024

NIGERIA: EFCC Re-Arraigns Ex-Bank PHB MD, Two Others Over Forgery And Felony

  By Munyal Manunyi A former Managing Director of the defunct Bank PHB Plc, Francis Atuche, was on Monday, re-arraigned by the Lagos Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on allegations pertaining to forgery and felony. Aruche was re-arraigned before Justice O. O. Abike-Fadipe of the Special Offences Court sitting in […]
admin - December 16, 2024

NIGERIA: INEC Teaches Benin Republic Best Electoral Practices

    By Onoja Baba, Nigeria         Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is sharing its electoral expertise with a delegation from the Autonomous National Electoral Commission of Benin (CENA).     The 12-member team, led by CENA President Dr. Sacca Lafia, visited INEC’s headquarters in Abuja on Monday for a study […]
admin - December 16, 2024

Nigerians React To APC’s Chair Appeal To Be Patient With Tinubu

    By Onoja Baba, Nigeria           Nigerians have expressed mixed reactions to an appeal by the Lagos State All Progressives Congress (APC) Chairman, Pastor Cornelius Ojelabi, urging citizens to remain patient with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as his administration works to reposition the country for a brighter future.     […]
admin - December 16, 2024

NIGERIA: Fatal Accident On Third Mainland Bridge Claims One Life, Leaves Five Injured

  By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria              The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has confirmed the death of a yet to be identified person, who was involved in a road accident at Ilubirin along the Third Mainland Bridge early this morning.     In a statement issued on Monday, […]
admin - December 16, 2024

Malawi Fish Farmers Reap Rewards from Sustainable Aquaculture Practices

  By Smile Hamilton, Malawi          Madalitso Fisheries Group, based in Golowa village, Traditional Authority Nsamala in Balaka District, is a shining example of how fish farming can transform lives and communities. Through their dedication and hard work, the group has not only improved their livelihoods but also inspired others to follow […]
admin - December 16, 2024

MALAWI: Electricity Supply Corporation Of Malawi Attributes Power Outages to Heavy Rains

By Smile Hamilton, Malawi     The Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM), the primary electricity supply company in Malawi, has attributed the ongoing power outages to heavy rains that have damaged their infrastructure.     According to a statement released by the company, the heavy rains have compromised their ability to provide a stable […]
admin - December 16, 2024

163 Hours Completed: Ayodeji Breaks Guinness World Record For Longest Marathon Film Watching

  By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria          Fatunla Ayodeji, one of Nigeria’s leading movie critics, has achieved an extraordinary feat by completing 163 hours of non-stop movie watching, surpassing the previous Guinness World Record of 121 hours and 18 minutes set by Suresh Joachim in 2015.     Although the Guinness World […]
admin - December 15, 2024

NIGERIA: Nigeria Clears ECOWAS Levy After 19 Years

  By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria      For the first time in 19 years, the Federal Republic of Nigeria has fully paid the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) levy, contributing N85.54 billion and $54 million for 2023 and part of 2024.     This achievement was announced by the President of the […]
admin - December 15, 2024

NIGERIA: Kate Scott And Jalal Bouzrara To Host Prestigious 2024 CAF Awards In Marrakech

  By Onoja Baba, Nigeria         The 2024 CAF Awards, an annual celebration of African football’s finest talents, is set to dazzle fans worldwide on Monday, December 16, at the Palais des Congrès in Marrakech, Morocco.     This year’s event will be co-hosted by two distinguished figures in sports journalism: Kate […]
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