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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 - January 2, 2025

NIGERIA: Peter Obi Denies Merger Talks, Calls For Unity Ahead Of 2027 Elections

  By Onoja Baba, Abuja           Former Anambra State Governor and Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, has dismissed reports of ongoing merger discussions with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), or any other political party.     Speaking at a […]
admin - January 2, 2025

NIGERIA: Two Months After Losing Father, Super Eagles Goalkeeper Nwabali Mourns Mother’s Death

  By Onoja Baba, Nigeria       Super Eagles and Chippa United goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali, has been struck by another heartbreaking tragedy, losing his mother just two months after the death of his father.     The South Africa-based goalkeeper announced the devastating news on New Year’s Day via his X account, describing it […]
admin - January 2, 2025

Israeli Air Strike Kills Former Hamas Police Chief, 10 Others In Gaza

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria             An Israeli airstrike in the southern Gaza Strip, has claimed the lives of 11 people, including Mahmud Salah, the former police chief of Hamas’s now-defunct police force, and his deputy Hussam Shahwan.     The attack, which struck a tent housing displaced families in the […]
admin - January 1, 2025

MALAWI: President Lazarus Chakwera Reshuffles Cabinet

  By Smile Hamilton, Malawi            Malawian President Lazarus Chakwera, has announced a cabinet reshuffle, replacing some of his ministers.     According to Chakwera, the changes were made in the Office of the President and Cabinet during the night.     Chakwera made the announcement during a nationwide address to […]
admin - January 1, 2025

Nigerian First Lady Oluremi Tinubu Declares 2025 Year Of Unity And Renewal For Nigeria

    By Onoja Baba, Nigeria            The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has called on Nigerians to embrace 2025 as a year of unity, hope, and national transformation, urging citizens to rise above divisions and invest in rebuilding the nation’s foundation.     In a New Year message […]
admin - January 1, 2025

Kenyan President William Ruto Listed Among World’s Most Corrupt Leaders In 2024

      By Lisbeth Micheni, Kenya              Kenyan President William Ruto, has drawn global attention after being nominated by over 40,000 people for the “Person of the Year” award in organised crime and corruption.     The nominations followed widespread demonstrations earlier in the year, driven by public dissatisfaction […]
admin - January 1, 2025

NIGERIA: Full Speech: Tinubu Promises Economic Growth And Unity In New Year Message

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria            Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, in his New Year speech to Nigerians, has assured Nigerians of a brighter 2025, marked by economic recovery, reduced inflation, and national unity.     The President highlighted key achievements from 2024, which includes a strengthened foreign reserves, a stabilising […]
admin - January 1, 2025

NIGERIA: Nigeria’s Foreign Ministry Cautions Travellers About Safety In Australia

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria           The Nigerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, has issued a stern warning advising Nigerian citizens planning to travel to Australia to remain cautious of the security issues in certain cities.     In a press statement released to the public on the Ministry’s official X (formerly […]
admin - December 31, 2024

NIGERIA: Sanwolu To Host Biggest Countdown Event in Africa

  By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria              The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwolu is set to host the biggest countdown event in Africa tagged: The Greater Lagos Countdown 2025, tonight, and will continue into the early hours of January 1, 2025, welcoming the new year in grand style.     […]
admin - December 31, 2024

KENYA: Kenya’s Inflation Rises To 3.0% In December Amid Central Bank Policy Changes

          By Lisbeth Micheni, Kenya            Kenya’s inflation rate edged higher to 3.0% year-on-year in December 2024, up from 2.8% in November, according to the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS).     On a month-to-month basis, inflation rose by 0.6%, compared to a 0.3% increase recorded […]
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