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admin - October 22, 2024

Wilfred Ndidi Becomes 9th Nigerian To Reach 200 Premier League Appearances

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria Leicester City’s stalwart midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi, has solidified his place in Nigerian football history by becoming the ninth Nigerian player to achieve 200 appearances in the English Premier League. This milestone marks Ndidi’s significant contribution to both Leicester City and the Premier League, as he joins […]

admin - October 22, 2024

PDP Challenges APC Over Comments On South-West Dominance

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has issued a stern warning to the All Progressives Congress (APC), following remarks made by the APC National Chairman, Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje on plans to dominate the South-West geopolitical zone. The PDP emphasised that the South-West cannot be “bought or captured,” […]

admin - October 21, 2024

Toke Makinwa Clears Air on Rumored Secret Wedding, Says She’s Still Single

By Utebor Paul, Nigeria Popular media personality, Toke Makinwa, has debunked rumors of a secret wedding that circulated on social media. Taking to her account on “X” (formerly Twitter), Makinwa clarified that she did not get married, despite the speculations. In her post, Makinwa expressed gratitude for the outpouring of […]

admin - October 21, 2024

UK, UN Train Nigerian Police, NSCDC Officers to Combat Explosive Threats

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria The United Kingdom, in partnership with the United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS), has provided critical training to 75 officers from the Nigerian Police Force (NPF) and the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) to tackle the growing threat of explosive ordnance in high-risk areas. […]

admin - October 21, 2024

Malawi Beach Soccer Team Thrashes Senegal 6-1 in Africa Cup Of Nations

By Smile Hamilton, Malawi The Malawi beach soccer team made a stunning statement in the ongoing Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations in Hurghada, Egypt, defeating Senegal 6-1 in their Group B encounter. Dala Simba opened the scoring for Malawi, setting the tone for an impressive performance. This […]

admin - October 21, 2024

MALAWI: Mzimba South Health Surveillance Assistants Protest Unpaid Allowances

By Smile Hamilton, Malawi Health Surveillance Assistants (HSAs) in Mzimba South have halted work, protesting unpaid allowances after conducting a Mass Drug Administration exercise in September, which was supported by Evidence in Action. The HSAs claim they’ve approached Evidence in Action multiple times, only to be met with delayed payments. […]

admin - October 21, 2024

MALAWI: Zomba District Council Celebrates International Youth Day

By Smile Hamilton, Malawi Zomba District Council in Malawi, commemorated International Youth Day on Sunday, embracing the theme “From Click to Progress: Youth Digital Pathway to Sustainable Development” at Nsondole Primary School ground, Traditional Authority Kumtumanji. Councillor Blazio Chinthenga, the Council’s Chairperson, urged youths to adopt digital technology to stay […]

admin - October 21, 2024

COSOMA Distributes K917 Million In Royalties To Malawian Artists

By Smile Hamilton, Malawi The Copyright Society of Malawi (COSOMA) will distribute over K917 million in royalties to more than 100 artists, authors, and publishers. The royalties cover works reproduced between October 2023 and March 2024. In a statement issued, COSOMA reaffirmed its commitment to supporting and protecting creativity in […]

admin - October 21, 2024

Don Jazzy Responds to Comedian Oluwadolarz’s Allegation of Sex-for-Promotion In Music Industry

By Utebor Paul, Nigeria Popular music producer, Michael Collins Ajereh also known as Don Jazzy, has reacted to an allegation made by comedian-turned-musician, Oluwadolarz, claiming that a certain promoter demanded sex in exchange for promoting his music. Oluwadolarz, who recently ventured into the music scene, took to his Instagram page to air […]

admin - October 21, 2024

Bobrisky Did Not Sleep Outside Prison, Completed Jail Term – FG Panel Confirms

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria A federal investigative panel, established by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has confirmed that popular crossdresser Idris Okuneye, known as Bobrisky, completed his six-month prison sentence without leaving prison facilities. This announcement follows a wave of allegations suggesting that Bobrisky had received preferential treatment, avoiding the typical […]