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admin - November 9, 2024

Joke Silva Reveals Why She Avoids Sexual Roles In Nollywood Movies

By Utebor Paul, Nigeria Veteran Nollywood actress, Joke Silva, has revealed her reasons for avoiding sexual roles in movies, citing personal values and storytelling integrity as key factors. Silva, 63, disclosed this in a recent interview with Saturday Sun, where she explained that her decision to avoid sexually explicit scenes […]

admin - November 9, 2024

New Terror Group Lakurawa Claims Lives, Escapes with Livestock In Kebbi

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria A recent terror group called Lakurawa has unleashed a brutal raid on Mera, a quiet town in Kebbi State’s Augie Local Government Area. The Friday afternoon attack, which took place as residents prepared for Jumaat prayers, left at least 15 people dead and cast a wave […]

admin - November 9, 2024

FG Announces Free Caesarean Sections To Curb Maternal Deaths

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria In an unprecedented move to reduce Nigeria’s high maternal and infant mortality rates, the Federal Government has launched a national initiative to provide free caesarean sections for women who need them across the country. This landmark announcement was made by the Coordinating Minister of Health and […]

admin - November 9, 2024

Gov’t Suspends Telegram Services In Kenya

By Lisbeth Micheni, Kenya The kenyan Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has announced a temporary suspension of cloud-based messaging app, Telegram in the country. In a letter addressed to Safaricom Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Peter Ndegwa, Airtel Managing Director Ashish Malhotra, Telkom CEO Mugo Kibati and Jamii […]

admin - November 9, 2024

Video: Desmond Elliot Denies Gay Rumors, Calls Allegations a “Publicity Stunt”

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria Desmond Elliot, popular Nigerian actor and politician, has publicly refuted recent allegations about his sexuality, dismissing rumors that he is gay as baseless and labeling them a “publicity stunt.” The rumors started after an online blog post named Elliot among other Nigerian celebrities, alleging they were gay. […]

admin - November 8, 2024

Kenyan Troops In Democratic Republic Of Congo Praised For Professionalism

By Lisbeth Micheni,Kenya Kenyan troops deployed in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) under the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission (MONUSCO), have received high praise for their professionalism and operational readiness, following a successful Operational Effectiveness Inspection (OEI). The inspection, which is conducted biannually to assess each continent’s ability […]

admin - November 8, 2024

NIGERIA: Breast Cancer screening Center inaugurated in Nasarawa state.

Nigeria -Gwamkat Gwamzhi A mammography centre has been inaugurated at the Federal University Teaching Hospital, Lafia, Nasarawa State, to boost diagnostics in the state and the north central region of the country. The mammography centre is equipped with advanced features like Senographe Pristina 3D mammography system, digital breast tomosynthesis, stereotactic […]

admin - November 8, 2024

Lagos Police Spokesperson Relieved As Cab Driver Apologise To Lawmaker

By Utebor Paul, Nigeria SP Benjamin Hundeyin, spokesperson for the Lagos State Police Command, has expressed relief after cab driver Stephen Abuwatsaye issued an apology to House of Representatives member Alex Ikwechegh without involving the police. Abuwatsaye, who had alleged that Ikwechegh assaulted him in Abuja two weeks ago, surprised […]

admin - November 8, 2024

Nigeria And Eight Other African Nations Receive 899,000 Mpox vaccine doses

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria In response to the ongoing Mpox outbreak across Africa, an initial allocation of 899,000 vaccine doses has been distributed to nine African countries, including Nigeria, under the Access and Allocation Mechanism (AAM) for Mpox. The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) disclosed this in […]

admin - November 8, 2024

Paul Okoye Criticises Twin Brother Peter Over New Song Release

By Utebor Paul, Nigeria Nigerian music star Paul Okoye, has taken to Instagram to express his frustration with his twin brother and former P-Square bandmate, Peter Okoye, following the release of a new song by Peter. Paul alleges that the song, which Peter recently released, was written and sung by […]