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admin - December 29, 2024

NIGERIA: FG Extends Condolences To South Korea Over Plan Crash

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria The Nigeria Federal Government has expressed its deepest condolences to South Korea following the tragic crash of Jeju Air Flight 2216, which occurred on Sunday, 29 December 2024, resulting in the death of 179 passengers. The air crash occurred when the Boeing 737-800, […]

admin - December 29, 2024

Malawi Girl Guides Association Takes Proactive Steps To Address Social Dislocation

By Smile Hamilton, Malawi The Malawi Girl Guides Association (Magga), has reaffirmed its commitment to addressing the challenges of social dislocation and its impact on youth. At the close of a two-day seminar in Chilomoni, Blantyre, Magga Regional Commissioner for the South, Charity Kafasalire, emphasised the importance […]

admin - December 29, 2024

NIGERIA: NDLEA Nabs Paris-Bound Businessman, Three Others For Drug Trafficking

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a 48-year-old businessman, Orizu Ifeanyi Arthur, for attempting to smuggle 74 wraps of heroin and cocaine through an Air France flight from Abuja, Nigeria to Paris, France. In a statement signed by Director, Media […]

admin - December 29, 2024

NIGERIA: Global Football Community Celebrates Victor Osimhen’s 26th Birthday

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria The Football World United on Sunday, celebrated Nigerian superstar Victor Osimhen as he marked his 26th birthday. From heartfelt social media posts to viral videos, the Galatasaray striker’s milestone was celebrated with fanfare across the globe. Fans and football enthusiasts […]

admin - December 29, 2024

NIGERIA: Tiwa Savage Hints At Retirement From Studio Albums

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria Renowned Afrobeat superstar, Tiwa Savage has hinted at the possibility of her upcoming studio album being her last. She revealed this in a recent Instagram story post, where she expressed her exhaustion in music. She said: “This might be my […]

admin - December 28, 2024

NIGERIA: Falana Calls Out Police Over Stampedes Across Nigeria

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria Renowned human rights lawyer Femi Falana, has lambasted the Nigerian Police Force, holding them accountable for the tragic deaths of 115 Nigerians in recent food stampedes across Oyo, Abuja, and Anambra States. Falana’s scathing criticism came during a public lecture in Akure, where […]

admin - December 28, 2024

NIGERIA: VERYDARKMAN: FCT Police Denies Involvement In Alleged ₦180 Million NGO Fund Theft

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command, has denied involvement or knowledge of the alleged disappearance of ₦180 million from the account of a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) owned by the self acclaimed online police, Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan. In a […]

admin - December 28, 2024

MALAWI: Man Arrested Over Possession Of Live Pangolin In Lilongwe

By Smile Hamilton, Malawi Malawian Police at Mitundu in Lilongwe, have apprehended Blessings Jubani, a 28-year-old man, for illegally possessing a live pangolin. The arrest occurred on December 28, 2024, at Kambalanje Trading Centre. According to Constable Khumbo Sanyiwa, Lilongwe Deputy Public Relations Officer, officers […]

admin - December 28, 2024

KENYA: Kenyan Police Officer Arrested In Raid On Nairobi Shisha Lounge

By Lisbeth Micheni, Kenya A Kenyan police officer, Constable John Mwangi, was arrested during a multi-agency operation at his establishment, Tropical Breeze Lounge, located in Nairobi. The raid, conducted by officers from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), the National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug […]

admin - December 28, 2024

Malawi Sees 21% Drop In Christmas Road Accidents, But Fatalities Rise

By Smile Hamilton, Malawi The Malawi Police Service (MPS) has announced a 21% decrease in road accidents during the 2024 Christmas holiday, with 19 accidents reported compared to 24 in 2023. However, a troubling trend has emerged: the number of fatalities has increased significantly, rising from 8 […]