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admin - September 5, 2024

Kenya – Nairobi To Expand Feeding Plan To Informal Schools, Sakaja Announces

By Lisbeth Micheni, Kenya Nairobi Governor, Johnson Sakaja, has announced plans to extend the “Dishi Na County” feeding program to informal schools. The county boss said the move aims to ensure all students benefit from the initiative regardless of the type of school they attend. “We shall sit down and […]

admin - September 4, 2024

MALAWI: Fuel Price Panic Grips Lilongwe As Rumours Spread

By Smile Hamilton ,Malawi Lilongwe experienced a sudden rush to fuel stations as many residents feared a possible rise in fuel prices. This wave of panic buying occurred despite the Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA) reassuring the public that there would be no price increase today. Long queues formed at multiple filling […]

admin - September 4, 2024

Nigeria – Peter Obi’s Former Spokesman, Okonkwo Asks Obi, Tinubu And Atiku Abubakar To Withdraw From 2027 Presidential Race

By Onoja Baba, Abuja, Nigeria The former spokesman for the Labor Party’s presidential campaign council, Kenneth Okonkwo, has urged Peter Obi, alongside President Bola Tinubu and Atiku Abubakar, to withdraw from the 2027 presidential race. Okonkwo made this call during an interview on Arise TV, arguing that these leaders have failed to […]

admin - September 4, 2024

MALAWI: UN Women Raise Concern Over Rising Violence Against Women During Crises

By Smile Hamilton, Malawi United Nations (UN) Women Malawi has expressed growing alarm over the surge in violence against women and girls, particularly in times of sudden crises. These vulnerable groups are increasingly exposed to heightened risks during emergency situations. Speaking at a three-day journalist workshop held at Sunbird Mzuzu Hotel, organized […]

admin - September 4, 2024

NGALKAL GROUP TRADITIONAL DANCERS, ADMAWA STATE, NIGERIA

The Ngalkal Group Traditional Dancers participate in a yearly festival that is held in Adamawa State, Nigeria. The festival is attended by people from far and wide. Various groups of performers come out there to perform. It is a very colorful ceremony and depicts the way of life of the people from Adamawa State of […]

admin - September 3, 2024

How Nigerian Lawyer Lost 3 Month Old Only Son During Resident Doctors Strike

By Onoja Baba, Abuja, Nigeria A Nigerian legal practitioner, Martins Nachataida Ladu and his wife, Mangyarya Ladu, have been plunged into mourning after losing their only son, a 3-month-old infant, due to the devastating impact of the recent strike by the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD), protesting the abduction of its member, Dr. Ganiyat […]

admin - September 3, 2024

Kenyan Teachers Call Off Strike After Reaching Agreement With Government

By Lisbeth Micheni, Kenya The Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) has officially called off its nationwide teachers’ strike following a breakthrough agreement with the Teachers Service Commission (TSC). The strike, which lasted over a week, had caused significant disruptions in schools across the country, with many students being sent […]

admin - September 3, 2024

Nigeria – Troost-Ekong, Lookman, Arrive Early in Eagles Camp for AFCON Qualifiers

By Onoja Baba, Abuja, Nigeria Super Eagles captain, William Troost-Ekong, Atlanta forward Ademola Lookman, and a host of other international stars have arrived early at the team’s camp in Uyo for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers against Benin Republic and Rwanda. Troost-Ekong, who recently signed with Saudi Pro League […]

admin - September 3, 2024

Kenya – Ruto And Raila Arrive In Beijing United For China-Africa Summit

By Lisbeth Micheni,Kenya In a remarkable display of unity, President William Ruto and former political rival Raila Odinga arrived in Beijing on Monday evening, ahead of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation Summit. The two leaders, whose relationship has seen a surprising ease in recent months, are part of a high-profile delegation of […]

admin - September 3, 2024

Coronation of New Olu-Ode of Oro-Ago Community, Kwara State Nigeria

The Coronation of the Olu-Ode happened in Oro-Ago community in Kwara State Nigeria in April of 2024. The Olu-Ode performed certain rights during the period of the coronation that is captured in this documentary. It shows how intriguing our different African traditions are.