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admin - December 14, 2024

African Journalists Honored at 10th OFAB Africa Media Awards

By Smile Hamilton, Malawi            The 10th edition of the Open Forum on Agriculture Biotechnology (OFAB) Africa Media Awards took place in Malawi, with several African journalists emerging as winners. The awards ceremony, held last evening, recognized outstanding contributions by journalists in promoting agricultural biotechnology.     Chaltu Golocha Miessa from […]
admin - December 14, 2024

MALAWI: Ministry Of Education Issues Disaster Alert To Southern Region Schools

  By Smile Hamilton, Malawi            The Malawian Ministry of Education has instructed all education divisions and district offices in the southern region and those along the lake shore to issue immediate disaster alerts to schools. This directive is in response to the impending Tropical Cyclone Chido, which is expected to […]
admin - December 13, 2024

KENYA: Kenya Water Towers Agency Dissolved Amid State Rationalization Efforts

        By Lisbeth Micheni, Kenya            The Kenya Water Towers Agency (KWTA), a key institution in conserving the nation’s water tower ecosystems, has been dissolved.     The announcement was made by Environment Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale, citing efforts to streamline operations and eliminate overlapping mandates within government […]
admin - December 13, 2024

La Liga: Mbappé Out, Camavinga Fit For Rayo Vallecano Clash, Says Ancelotti

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria         Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed that star forward Kylian Mbappé will miss the team’s La Liga encounter against Rayo Vallecano on Saturday but will travel with the squad to Doha for the Intercontinental Cup.     Addressing reporters on Friday, Ancelotti stated, “Kylian Mbappé will […]
admin - December 13, 2024

NIGERIA : NCAA Flight Approval For Ekiti Airport: A Timely Christmas Gift, Says APC

  By Onoja Baba, Nigeria         The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti State has hailed the approval by the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) for unscheduled flight operations at the Ekiti Agro-Allied International Cargo Airport as a significant milestone and a befitting Christmas gift for the state.     In a […]
admin - December 13, 2024

NIGERIA: Court Grants Yahaya Bello N500m Bail, Orders Return To Kuje Prison Pending Conditions

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria         The Federal High Court in Abuja has granted bail to Yahaya Bello, the former Governor of Kogi State, in the sum of ₦500 million.   Justice Emeka Nwite delivered the ruling on Friday after Bello pleaded not guilty to a 19-count charge of alleged money laundering amounting […]
admin - December 13, 2024

SOUTH SUDAN: Embroidered Bedsheets: A Symbol Of South Sudan’s Rich Cultural Heritage

By Debora Akur chol – South Sudan .         In the heart of South Sudan, a cultural renaissance is unfolding through the intricate art of embroidered bedsheets. This tradition, deeply rooted in the region’s rich cultural heritage, is not only adding beauty to everyday life, but also serving as a symbol of […]
admin - December 12, 2024

NIGERIA: Reps To Investigate Alleged Mismanagement Of N350bn ANRiN Loan

  By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria          The House of Representatives has decided to investigate the alleged mismanagement and improper use of a N350 billion loan, intended for the Accelerating Nutrition Results in Nigeria (ANRiN) programme.     This came after a motion was adopted at Thursday’s plenary, moved by Hon. Chike […]
admin - December 12, 2024

NIGERIA: PVC Should No Longer Be Sole Requirement For Voting – INEC

  By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria          The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has proposed the use of computer generated voting slips for those without Permanent Voters Cards (PVCs).     The INEC chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, recommended this while speaking during the consultative meeting with Resident Electoral Commissioners (REC) on Thursday […]
admin - December 12, 2024

NIGERIA: JAC-LASU Appeals For Prompt End to Strike

  By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria      Staff unions under the Joint Action Committee (JAC) at Lagos State University (LASU), have appealed to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu for urgent intervention to prevent the ongoing industrial action.     The call was made by the union’s Chairman, Prof. Ibrahim Bakare, during a press conference on Wednesday, […]
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