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NIGERIA: Neymar Set For Sensational Return To Boyhood Club Santos****KENYA: Rongo Member Of Parliament Paul Abuor Arrested In Kenya Over Ksh.122M Constituency Development Fund Fraud****Malawi Red Cross Society Faces K3 Billion Deficit in Supporting Mozambique Asylum Seekers****NIGERIA: Fear Of Unemployment Pushed Me Into Tomato Business, I Now Import Trailer Loads From Ghana, Cameroon – Port Harcourt Based Business Woman****South Sudan Cabinet Approves Truth And Reparation Commissions

admin - December 12, 2024

NIGERIA: Reps To Investigate Alleged Mismanagement Of N350bn ANRiN Loan

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria The House of Representatives has decided to investigate the alleged mismanagement and improper use of a N350 billion loan, intended for the Accelerating Nutrition Results in Nigeria (ANRiN) programme. This came after a motion was adopted at Thursday’s plenary, moved by Hon. Chike […]

admin - December 12, 2024

NIGERIA: PVC Should No Longer Be Sole Requirement For Voting – INEC

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has proposed the use of computer generated voting slips for those without Permanent Voters Cards (PVCs). The INEC chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, recommended this while speaking during the consultative meeting with Resident Electoral Commissioners (REC) on Thursday […]

admin - December 12, 2024

NIGERIA: JAC-LASU Appeals For Prompt End to Strike

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria Staff unions under the Joint Action Committee (JAC) at Lagos State University (LASU), have appealed to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu for urgent intervention to prevent the ongoing industrial action. The call was made by the union’s Chairman, Prof. Ibrahim Bakare, during a press conference on Wednesday, […]

admin - December 12, 2024

KENYA: Kenya Marks 2024 Jamhuri Day With Honors And Developmental Milestones

By Lisbeth Micheni, Kenya Kenya celebrated its 61st Jamhuri Day with a grand ceremony led by President William Ruto at the Uhuru Gardens, Nairobi. The event showcased Kenya’s cultural heritage, military precision, and achievements since independence. President Ruto honored several distinguished individuals with presidential commendations for their […]

admin - December 12, 2024

NIGERIA: Tinubu to Present ₦47.9tn 2025 Budget to National Assembly

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will present the 2025 Appropriation Bill to a joint session of the National Assembly on Tuesday, December 17, 2024. This announcement was made by Senate President Godswill Akpabio during Thursday’s plenary session at the Senate Chamber in Abuja. […]

admin - December 12, 2024

NIGERIA: Shettima Presides Over Final NEC Meeting Of 2024

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria Nigerian Vice President Kashim Shettima has, presided over the 146th session of the National Economic Council (NEC) on Thursday at the State House, Abuja. The meeting, which started at 12:06 pm, is expected to be the concluding NEC session for 2024. Held in […]

admin - December 12, 2024

NIGERIA: Builder Shaibu Charges Nigerians To Shun Patronage Of Quacks As CORBON Inducts 329 New Members

Onoja Baba, Nigeria Builder Shaibu Anthony Juma has called on Nigerians to stop patronizing unqualified builders to combat the frequent cases of building collapse across the nation. Speaking to the media during the 24th induction ceremony of the Council of Registered Builders of Nigeria (CORBON) held at […]

admin - December 12, 2024

PICTURE STORY: Highlight Of Events From Roots And Culture Festival In Juba, South Sudan

admin - December 12, 2024

Roots And Culture Celebration In Juba: A Vibrant Showcase Of Traditional Fabric, Art, And Poetry

By Debora Akur chol, south Sudan The heart of South Sudan came alive over the weekend with a powerful celebration of the nation’s rich cultural heritage: “Roots and Culture Festival,” held in the capital city of Juba, in honor of the birthday of South Sudanese’ fashion designer, Gifted Blessed. […]

admin - December 11, 2024

KENYA: Kenyan Government Releases KSh 965 Million For Medical Intern Salaries

By Lisbeth Micheni, Kenya In a significant move to address the plight of medical interns across the country, the Kenyan government has disbursed KSh 965 million to cover delayed salaries. This funding comes after prolonged complaints and protests from the interns, who have cited severe […]