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admin - October 11, 2024

Nigeria – Veteran Nollywood Actor Jerry Amilo Buries Daughter Weeks After Reunion

By Utebor Paul, Nigeria         Veteran Nollywood actor, Jerry Amilo, has laid his daughter, Chidera Amilo, also known as Princess, to rest following her untimely death on October 4, 2024.   Princess’s passing occurred just months after she was reunited with her father.   The actor, overjoyed by their reunion, shared a […]
admin - October 11, 2024

Nigeria – Asari Dokubo Denounces Biafra, Acknowledges Igbo Linage

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria         Former militant leader Asari Dokubo has distanced himself from the Biafra movement, stating that he feels more aligned with his Muslim brothers and prefers being Nigerian.   Speaking during a live video on his Facebook page on Thursday, Dokubo acknowledged his Igbo heritage but revealed that he […]
admin - October 11, 2024

Nigeria – Bob Manuel Reacts to Idris Elba’s Casting as Okonkwo in Things Fall Apart

By Utebor Paul, Nigeria       Popular Nollywood actor, Bob Manuel Udoku, has reacted to the information that British actor, Idris Elba, has been selected to play the lead role of Okonkwo in the television adaptation of Chinua Achebe’s novel, “Things Fall Apart”.   The series is reportedly under development, with Elba and Gina […]
admin - October 11, 2024

Malawi – Cambridge International Schools Reaffirm Commitment to Malawi’s Educational Development

By Smile Hamilton, Malawi         Cambridge International Schools’ Development Manager for East Africa, Bernard Wanyonyi, has reaffirmed the institution’s dedication to supporting Malawi’s educational growth, aligning with the country’s vision for the future.   During a joint information session held at Central High International School, in partnership with the British Council, Wanyonyi […]
admin - October 11, 2024

Kenya Court Refers Deputy President’s Impeachment Case To Chief Justice

By Lisbeth Micheni Kenya         Kenya’s high court ruled on Friday that a case challenging Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s impeachment should be referred to the Chief Justice.   Kenya’s parliament voted on Tuesday to impeach Gachagua on 11 charges including enriching himself and stirring ethnic hatred. The deputy president denied all the […]
admin - October 11, 2024

Nigeria – Governor Mbah Names Miss Universe Nigeria, Chidimma Adetshina, as Enugu State Ambassador

By Utebor Paul, Nigeria           Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, has announced the appointment of Miss Universe Nigeria 2024, Chidimma Adetshina, as the state’s ambassador.   The announcement was made on Thursday when the governor hosted Chidimma and her father, Okechukwu Onwe, at the Government House in Enugu.   During the […]
admin - October 11, 2024

Kenya – Lawmakers Impeach Deputy President, Paving Way For Senate Vote

By Lisbeth Micheni, Kenya         Kenya’s parliament voted on Tuesday to impeach Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua on charges including enriching himself and stirring ethnic hatred, the chamber’s speaker said, paving the way for the senate to consider the motion.   “According to the results … of the motion that I’ve just declared, […]
admin - October 11, 2024

NIGERIA: Senate Confirms Usman As Chairman Of Hajj Commission

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria         The Nigerian Senate has confirmed Professor Abdullahi Usman as the new Executive Chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON).   His nomination, made by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, was ratified on Thursday after a thorough consideration of the report from the Senate Committee on Foreign […]
admin - October 11, 2024

Nigeria – PDP NWC Faction Suspends National Chairman, Damagum, Secretary Anyanwu

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria         The internal crisis within the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has deepened, as a faction of the National Working Committee (NWC) has announced the suspension of the acting National Chairman, Umar Damagum, and the National Secretary, Samuel Anyanwu, over allegations of disloyalty to the party.   This comes […]
admin - October 11, 2024

Kenya’s Prime Cabinet Secretary, Mudavadi Sets Aside Ksh 100M for Evacuation of Kenyans in Lebanon After Ultimatum

By Lisbeth Micheni,Kenya         Kenya’s Prime Cabinet Secretary (CS) and Foreign & Diaspora Affairs Musalia Mudavadi, on Wednesday revealed that the government has set aside Ksh 100 million to fund the evacuation of Kenyans still stuck in war-torn Lebanon.   While appearing before the Senate on October 9, Mudavadi said that the […]
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