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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 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 […]
admin - November 26, 2024

Ex-Minister Uju Kennedy Takes On Teacher Who Allegedly Abused 5-Year Old Student

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria          In a case that has left many reeling, a five-year-old girl was allegedly sexually abused by her class teacher.     The case took an interesting turn when a former Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy-Ohaneye, announced that she would be representing the young girl in court. […]
admin - November 26, 2024

Kenya Celebrates 60 Years Of Diplomacy And Peacekeeping

By Lisbeth Micheni, Kenya          Kenya is marking a significant milestone, celebrating 60 years of global diplomatic engagement and peacekeeping contributions.     The celebrations, organized by the Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, will run from November 26 to December 7, showcasing the country’s achievements in fostering unity, economic integration, and […]
admin - November 26, 2024

NNPC Ltd Delivers Port Harcourt Refinery …As Plant Begins Truck-out of Products.

By Gwamkat Gwamzhi, Nigeria          The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Ltd has begun the blending of crude oil at the Port Harcourt Refining Company (PHRC), signaling the commencement of crude oil processing from the plant and delivery of petroleum products into the market.     On Tuesday, trucks began loading petroleum […]
admin - November 26, 2024

SEC Raises Alarm Over Rising Ponzi Schemes in Nigeria

By Utebor Paul, Nigeria        The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has raised concerns over the continuous growth of Ponzi schemes in Nigeria, describing the trend as alarming.     Dr. Emomotimi Agama, Director-General of SEC, disclosed this on Monday during an interaction with journalists in Abuja.     He called on the […]
admin - November 26, 2024

MALAWI: Commission of Inquiry into Chikangawa Plane Crash Expected to Conclude Today

By Smile Hamilton, Malawi          The Malawi Commission of Inquiry investigating the cause of the plane crash that killed Malawi’s Vice President, Saulos Chilima, and eight others on June 10, 2024, is expected to conclude its inquiry today, Tuesday.     According to a letter written by the commission’s chairperson, Justice Jabber […]
admin - November 26, 2024

Malawi’s Trade Deficit Widens as Imports Increase and Exports Shrink

By Smile Hamilton, Malawi          Malawi’s growing appetite for imported goods has widened its trade deficit with other economies, increasing by 55.1 percent while exports shrink.     According to the International Merchandise Trade Statistics published on Monday by the National Statistical Office (NSO), in October 2024, total imports increased to US$288.5 […]
admin - November 26, 2024

Malawi Law Society Urges President Chakwera to Intervene in Emerging Political Violence

By Smile Hamilton, Malawi          The Malawi Law Society (MLS) has called on President Lazarus Chakwera to take immediate action to address the growing political violence in the country.     This comes after reports of armed men chasing protesters who were demonstrating against fuel scarcity in the capital city of Lilongwe. […]
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