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admin - February 19, 2025

Real Madrid’s Jude Bellingham Handed Two-Match Ban For Dissent

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria   Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham has been suspended for two La Liga matches after being sent off for dissent during his team’s 1-1 draw against Osasuna on Saturday.   The Spanish football federation’s disciplinary committee confirmed the decision on Wednesday, dismissing Madrid’s appeal.   Bellingham, who insisted his comments were […]
admin - February 19, 2025

Malawi’s Abortion Care Services Face Significant Challenges

By Smile Hamilton, Malawi   A recent assessment by the Malawi Human Rights Commission and Nyale Institute for Sexual and Reproductive Health Governance, has exposed substantial gaps in comprehensive abortion care services in Malawi.   The report highlights financial barriers and low community awareness as major obstacles, exacerbated by stigma and misinformation that perpetuate unsafe […]
admin - February 19, 2025

NIGERIA: Kano Governor Vows Action As Report Reveals 10 Killed, N11bn Property Destroyed In #EndBadGovernance Protest

By Ooja Baba, Nigeria   The Kano State Government has pledged to take decisive action following the release of a damning report on the #EndBadGovernance protest that rocked the state on August 1, 2024.   According to findings from the Committee of Inquiry, at least 10 people were killed, seven others sustained critical injuries, and […]
admin - February 18, 2025

NIGERIA: NLC Halts IBEDC Operations Over Massive Layoff

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria    The Nigeria Labour Congress, Oyo state chapter has halted operations at the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company, widely known as IBEDC, after a massive protest occurred over the dismissal of over 3000 employees, on Tuesday.   Led by the Chairman of the Congress, Kayode Martin, the union members barricaded the […]
admin - February 18, 2025

NIGERIA: Ned Isn’t The Father Of My Unborn Child, Chika Ike Speaks Amidst Pregnancy Rumours

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria   Nollywood actress and entrepreneur Chika Ike has taken to social media on Tuesday to address false rumours regarding her pregnancy and the identity of her child’s father.   The Nollywood actress ranted in a post on her official Facebook denouncing an ongoing rumour that Senator Ned Nwanko isn’t the […]
admin - February 18, 2025

MALAWI: HRDC Urges President Chakwera to Fire Ministers and Officials Over Misinformation

By Smile Hamilton, Malawi   The Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) has advised President Lazarus Chakwera to take drastic action against ministers and public officers who provided his office with incorrect information about the country’s development projects.   According to HRDC’s Chairperson, Gift Trapence, it is unacceptable that some officials misled the President, which he […]
admin - February 18, 2025

MALAWI: National Planning Commission Engages Religious Leaders To Achieve Malawi 2063 Vision

By Smile Hamilton, Malawi   The National Planning Commission (NPC) has called upon religious leaders to play a crucial role in transforming the mindset of Malawians to achieve the Malawi 2063 vision.   According to NPC’s Director of Development Planning, Dr. Grace Kumchulesi, faith leaders have a significant influence on about 98% of the population, […]
admin - February 18, 2025

Kenya’s National Environment Management Authority Requires Sand Transporters To Obtain Licenses

By Lisbeth Micheni, Kenya    The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA), has issued a directive mandating that all individuals and companies involved in transporting sand secure official permits.   In an announcement made on Tuesday, NEMA emphasized that those engaged in sand harvesting must apply for licensing via its designated online platform.   Director-General Mamo […]
admin - February 18, 2025

JUST IN: PANDEF Leader, Edwin Clark, Passes Away At 97

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria   Chief Edwin Kiagbodo Clark, the revered leader of the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) and a towering figure in Nigerian politics, has passed away at the age of 97. His death was confirmed in a statement issued on Tuesday by a representative of the family, Prof. C. C. Clark. “The Clark-Fuludu […]
admin - February 18, 2025

NIGERIA: Family Steals Three Laptops From Computer Shop In Abuja

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria    A family has allegedly stolen three laptops from a computer shop at Area 1 Shopping Complex in Abuja.   The incident which occurred on Monday was captured by a Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) installed in the shop.   The video footage of the CCTV is currently going viral on social media. […]
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