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admin - December 23, 2024

NIGERIA: FG Declares Christmas And New Year Holiday

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria            The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced Wednesday, December 25; Thursday, December 26; and Wednesday, January 1, 2025, as public holidays to mark Christmas, Boxing Day, and New Year celebrations.     The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made this announcement through a statement […]
admin - December 23, 2024

NIGERIA: Economic Hardship Forcing Pregnant Women To Deliver At Home, Says SOGON

  By Onoja Baba, Nigeria           The Society of Gynaecology and Obstetrics of Nigeria (SOGON) has raised concerns over the increasing number of Nigerian women resorting to delivering their babies at home due to the worsening economic conditions in the country.     This alarming trend, according to the group, poses […]
admin - December 23, 2024

NIGERIA: FG Lifts Mining Ban in Zamfara

  By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria           The Federal Government of Nigeria has lifted the ban on mining exploration in Zamfara State, following a thorough review of the state’s security atmosphere.     The ban, which was initially imposed in 2019 during the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari, was part […]
admin - December 22, 2024

NIGERIA: 2025 Budget Fails To Address Nigeria’s Economic Challenges – Atiku

  By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria     The 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has criticised Tinubu’s 2025 budget proposal, saying it lacks the structural reforms and fiscal discipline necessary to tackle Nigeria’s persistent economic issues.     Atiku expressed his doubts about the budget’s potential in a statement issued on […]
admin - December 22, 2024

KENYA: Kabogo, Kagwe, And Kinyanjui Nominated For Cabinet Positions By Kenyan President Ruto

            By Lisbeth Micheni, Kenya            Kenyan President William Ruto has announced new Cabinet appointments, reintroducing several former leaders into government roles.     In an official statement issued by Chief of Staff and Head of Public Service Felix Koskei, former Kiambu Governor William Kabogo has […]
admin - December 22, 2024

NIGERIA: Delay In Kenya Certificate Of Secondary Education Exam Results Causes Anxiety Among Candidates

        By Lisbeth Micheni, Kenya            Thousands of candidates who sat for the 2023 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examinations are anxiously waiting for their results following a delay in their release.     Traditionally, the results are announced before Christmas, allowing students and parents ample time […]
admin - December 22, 2024

NIGERIA: Usyk Defeats Fury Again To Solidify Legacy In Heavyweight Boxing

    By Onoja Baba, Nigeria             Ukrainian boxing sensation Oleksandr Usyk further cemented his legacy as one of the sport’s all-time greats with a commanding victory over Britain’s Tyson Fury in their heavyweight championship rematch on Saturday night.     The unanimous decision, with all three judges scoring the bout […]
admin - December 22, 2024

NIGERIA: IGP Warns Against Unorganized Palliative Distribution As Tragedies Strike FCT, Anambra, Oyo States

  By Onoja Baba, Nigeria          The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, has expressed grave concern over the dangers posed by the unorganized distribution of palliatives and relief materials across the country, particularly during the festive period.     In a statement released on Saturday by ACP Olumuyiwa […]
admin - December 22, 2024

NIGERIA: 26-year-old Nigeria Lawyer Wins Miss Nigeria 2024

  By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria            The 26-year-old Nigerian lawyer and model, Doris Ogah, representing the South-South region, has emerged as the winner of the 2024 Miss Nigeria Beauty Pageant.     The 2024 Miss Nigeria Beauty Pageant marked the 45th edition and was themed “Beyond Beauty: Reigning Together as […]
admin - December 21, 2024

NIGERIA: Stampede: NEMA DG Urges Proper Crowd Management

  By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria       Director-General of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Mrs. Zubaida Umar, has on Saturday called for proper crowd management during charity distributions to prevent stampedes and unnecessary loss of lives as seen in recent events.     She made this call in a statement, about the […]
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