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NIGERIA: Breaking: Former Kogi Governor Yahaya Bello Released from Custody****MALAWI: Malawi Innovators Receive Funding To Boost Innovations****NIGERIA: Court Grants Farotimi N30m Bail****Ghanaian President-Elect John Mahama Visits President Tinubu At Presidential Villa****KENYA: Fuel Price Reduces In December Bringing Relief To Kenyans****Malawi Fish Farmers Reap Rewards from Sustainable Aquaculture Practices
admin - November 28, 2024

Malawi Takes a Leap Towards Enhanced CyberSecurity with Four New Bills

  By Smile Hamilton, Malawi          Malawi is poised to take a significant step forward in strengthening its cybersecurity landscape, thanks to the submission of four new bills to the Ministry of Justice by the Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MCRA).     These bills, which focus on cyber crimes, cyber security, E-Evidence, […]
admin - November 27, 2024

Kenyan Government Raises Birth And Death Certificate Fees

   By Lisbeth Micheni, Kenya          The Kenyan government has announced an increase in fees for obtaining birth and death certificates, effective immediately.     This change was communicated on November 27, 2024, as part of broader reforms aimed at aligning service fees with economic conditions and enhancing the efficiency of civil […]
admin - November 27, 2024

Nigerian Vice President Departs for Abidjan to Represent Nigeria at Energy Resources Conference

      By Onoja Baba, Nigeria           Nigerian Vice President Kashim Shettima on Wednesday departed Abuja for Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, to attend the opening ceremony of the International Exhibition of Extractive and Energy Resources (SIREXE) 2024.     The conference, organized by the Government of Côte d’Ivoire, will focus on “Policies […]
admin - November 27, 2024

NIGERIA: Port Harcourt Refinery’s N1,045/Litre Price Stirs Concerns

  By Onoja Baba, Nigeria         The recently rehabilitated Port Harcourt Refinery has come under scrutiny for selling Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) at N1,045 per litre—N75 higher than the N970 per litre offered by the Dangote Refinery.     The revelation has raised concerns among stakeholders, including marketers, who have been reluctant […]
admin - November 27, 2024

Shock And Sorrow As WHO Africa Director-Elect Dies Suddenly At 55

  By Onoja Baba, Nigeria         The World Health Organization’s Africa Regional Director-elect, Dr. Faustine Ndugulile, has died at the age of 55, sending shockwaves across the global health community.     The WHO Director-General, Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus, on his X handle expressed shock at the passing of Ndugulile on Wednesday.   […]
admin - November 27, 2024

NIGERIA: Counsel Defends Speed Darlington Over Arrest, Denies Bail Jump Allegation

By Utebor Paul, Nigeria         The legal counsel to singer Darlington Okoye, popularly known as Speed Darlington, has clarified the circumstances surrounding his recent arrest by the police.     In a statement issued by his lawyer, Stan Alieke, the counsel refuted claims that the artist jumped bail, asserting that his arrest […]
admin - November 27, 2024

NIGERIA: Peter Obi Congratulates NNPC On Port Harcourt Refinery Revamp, Calls For Transparency

By Utebor Paul, Nigeria       Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has lauded the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) for successfully revamping the old Port Harcourt refinery, which he described as a fulfilment of a long-standing promise.     In a statement shared on social media, Obi disclosed that the refinery’s installed production capacity […]
admin - November 26, 2024

NIGERIA: 3 Soldiers Killed In Fierce Clash With Boko Haram Terrorists In Borno

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria       Three soldiers were on Monday killed during a fierce battle with Boko Haram terrorists in Kukawa Local Government Area of Borno State.     The Defence Headquarters confirmed the deaths in a statement released on Tuesday while also praising the bravery of the troops involved in repelling the […]
admin - November 26, 2024

Fintiri Bans Covered Plate Numbers for Government Officials, Vows Executive Order

By Utebor Paul, Nigeria       Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has issued a directive prohibiting all government officials, regardless of status, from covering their vehicle plate numbers while plying roads in the state.     The governor made this declaration while receiving an award of excellence as a gender-friendly governor from Adamawa […]
admin - November 26, 2024

Apex-Pitch Medicals CEO Gets Endorsed By YOCEN as African Icon of Hope

By Utebor Paul, Nigeria          Mr. Onu Kenneth Ekenedilichukwu, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Apex-Pitch Medicals, has been officially recognised by the Youth Coalition for Education in Nigeria (YOCEN) as an African Icon of Hope for his exceptional contributions to the healthcare sector in Nigeria.     The announcement was made […]
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