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admin - January 6, 2025

NIGERIA: Asari-Dokubo Calls On Kalabari Diaspora To Return, Invest In Homeland

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria The Da-Amakiri Tubo and Amanyanabo of the Elem Kalabari Kingdom, Abubakr Dokubo-Asari, has issued a passionate call to Kalabari sons and daughters in the diaspora, urging them to return home and invest in the development of their homeland. In his New Year […]

admin - January 5, 2025

NIGERIA: Flooding, Climate Crisis Push Onion Prices To Abnormal Level

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria Nigeria is grappling with onion shortage, as prices have surged to unprecedented levels, driven by the compounded effects of flooding, climate change, and a lack of critical farming inputs. The Onion Producers, Processors, and Marketers Association of Nigeria has attributed the sharp […]

admin - January 5, 2025

Kenya Primary School Education Assessment Results To Be Released Tomorrow – Education Cabinet Secretary

By Lisbeth Micheni, Kenya Education Cabinet Secretary, Julius Ogamba has announced that the results of the Kenya Primary School Education Assessment (KPSEA) will be released on Monday. The much-anticipated announcement comes as students, parents, and schools across the country await the results of the nationwide […]

admin - January 5, 2025

NIGERIA: Poultry Farmers Lament Losses As Nigerians Shun Chicken During Christmas

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria Poultry farmers across Nigeria, are reeling from massive losses after facing poor patronage during the Christmas and New Year festivities, a period traditionally marked by high demand for chicken. The situation was made known by the Director General of the […]

admin - January 5, 2025

NIGERIA: Soludo Pledges N10m Reward For Information On Anambra Burial Attack

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria The Governor of Anambra State, Chukwuma Soludo, has announced an N10 million reward for anyone who provides credible information on the gunmen responsible for the attack during a burial ceremony in Ihiala. Soludo announced during a condolence visit to the family of […]

admin - January 4, 2025

Ruto Mourns Death Of Kenya National Commission On Human Rights Chairperson

By Lisbeth Micheni, Kenya Kenyan President William Ruto, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Roseline Odhiambo Odede, Chairperson of the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR). In a heartfelt message shared on his official X (formerly Twitter) account, President Ruto lauded Odede as […]

admin - January 4, 2025

NIGERIA: Tensions Erupt In Osun As Youths Raze Monarch’s Palace Over Religious Dispute

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has condemned the violent actions of youths who attacked the Ajeniju of Hallelujah, Oba Jelili Olaiya, and razed parts of his palace on Friday, warning that lawlessness will not be tolerated under his administration. The unrest reportedly […]

admin - January 4, 2025

NIGERIA: Tinubu Arrives Enugu, Lauds Mbah’s Vision

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has arrived at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu, this afternoon for an official visit. This development marks a significant milestone in the state’s developmental strides under Governor Peter Mbah. Touching down at about 1:22 pm aboard […]

admin - January 4, 2025

NIGERIA: Borno Govt Slashes Petrol Prices To N600 per litre for Farmers

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria The governor of Borno State, Babagana Zulum, has announced that the state government will subsidize petrol to N600 per litre for farmers in communities affected by Boko Haram insurgency. Governor Zulum made this known during the distribution of farm inputs to over […]

admin - January 4, 2025

NIGERIA: Mercy Aigbe’s ‘Thin Line’ Hits N100m At The Box Office

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria Nollywood actress and filmmaker Mercy Aigbe, has announced that her latest film “Thin Line”, has surpassed N100 million at the box office. In a statement shared on her Instagram page, Mercy expressed her deep gratitude to God and her supporters for their […]