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admin - March 21, 2025

Malawi Poets Urged To Promote Unity And Tolerance Ahead Of Elections

By Smile Hamilton, Malawi As the world celebrates World Poetry Day today, Robert Chiwamba, president of the Poetry Association of Malawi, has called upon poets to use their craft to promote unity and tolerance in the country. Chiwamba emphasized the significance of poetry in shaping public opinion and promoting social cohesion, particularly as […]

admin - March 21, 2025

SOUTH SUDAN: Gen. Koang Sworn In As Upper Nile Governor Amid Rising Tensions

By Debora Akur Chol, South Sudan South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir has officially sworn in General James Koang Chuol as the new governor of Upper Nile State, tasking him with ending the ongoing hostilities and restoring peace to the troubled region. The ceremony, held in Juba on Thursday, saw President Kiir urging Gen. Koang […]

admin - March 20, 2025

KENYA: Elfyn Evans Leads On Opening Stage Of Kenya’s Safari Rally

By Lisbeth Micheni, Kenya World Rally Championship (WRC) leader Elfyn Evans, driving for Toyota, clocked the fastest time in the first stage of the 2025 Safari Rally Kenya. The highly anticipated event kicked off on Thursday morning in Nairobi after being flagged off by President William Ruto. Evans dominated the Kasarani super […]

admin - March 20, 2025

Nigeria: PCNGI Inspects Scene Of Karu Accident, Calls For Safety Awareness

By Gwamkat Gwamzhi, Nigeria The Chief Executive & Program Director of the Presidential CNG Initiative (PCNGI), Mr. Michael Oluwagbemi, has called for more safety awareness and adherence to safety protocols at accident scenes. Mr. Oluwagbemi also called for better monitoring of articulated trucks for brake safety and compliance with maintenance requirements, while ensuring a […]

admin - March 20, 2025

Natasha Recall: ‘INEC Duty Is To Verify Signatures, Not To Be Part Of Signature Compiling’ – Official

…Recalling Process Continues Thursday By Onoja Baba, Abuja, Nigeria. An offficial of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Kogi State, has revealed that the role of the commission is to verify the signatories to the reported recall petition being filed against the Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The official who […]

admin - March 20, 2025

MALAWI: HESNET Urges Government To Increase Drug Budget Allocation

By Smile Hamilton, Malawi The Health Services Managers Network (HESNET) has appealed to the government to raise the drug budget allocation for hospitals in Malawi from 10% to 50%. According to HESNET Chairperson, Dr. Henry Chibowa, the current allocation is inadequate, resulting in severe drug shortages that compromise the quality of healthcare services. […]

admin - March 20, 2025

SOUTH SUDAN: SSPDF Commander Lt. Gen. David Majur Dak Laid To Rest Tn Juba

By Debora Akur Chol, South Sudan The late Lt. Gen. David Majur Dak, commander of the South Sudan People’s Defense Force (SSPDF), was laid to rest at the Heroes Cemetery in Simba Grounds, Juba, on Wednesday. The ceremony was conducted with full military honors, including a 21-gun salute. Lt. Gen. Majur was […]

admin - March 20, 2025

NIGERIA: Happy Moment As Students Of Distinct Polytechnic Ekosin Surprises Lecturer With Gifts As ‘Best Lecturer’

By Munyal Manunyi It was a beautiful moment of joy and laughter, last week Friday, when the students of Science Laboratory Technology (SLT) department, ND 1 second semester of Distinct Polytechnic Ekosin, a private tertiary institution in Osun state, surprised their lecturer, Mr Orinya Paul Agbaji, with gift items for being the “best lecturer” […]

admin - March 20, 2025

NIGERIA: President Tinubu Swears In Vice Admiral Ibas as Rivers State Sole Administrator

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has officially sworn in Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (Rtd.) as the Sole Administrator of Rivers State. The swearing-in ceremony took place on Wednesday at the State House in Abuja, just before 3 pm. The event was attended by several key officials, including […]

admin - March 20, 2025

NIGERIA: Actress Foluke Daramola Confirms Mother’s Death

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria Nigeria Nollywood Actress and Movie producer, Foluke Daramola Salako has confirmed the death of her mother, Rev. (Mrs.) Aderonke Daramola early today. According to the actress’s family sources, Mrs Aderonke Daramola passed away on Tuesday evening, at 82, after a protracted illness. The film star often spoke […]