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admin - January 26, 2025

KENYA: Ruto Praises Moody’s Positive Credit Outlook For Kenya

By Lisbeth Micheni, Kenya Kenyan President William Ruto, expressed optimism following Moody’s revision of Kenya’s credit outlook from “negative” to “positive.” On Saturday, Ruto described the development as a sign that the country’s economic progress is on the right track, stating, “We are making great […]

admin - January 25, 2025

NIGERIA: Popular Musician, Mukaila Senwele Laid To Rest In Ilorin

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria One of Nigerian indigenous musicians, Mukaila Senwele, who passed away in the early hours of Friday, was buried on Saturday at the Muslim Cemetery in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital. Mukaila was buried according to the Islamic rites in the presence of family, […]

admin - January 25, 2025

Malawi Red Cross Society Faces K3 Billion Deficit in Supporting Mozambique Asylum Seekers

By Smile Hamilton, Malawi The Malawi Red Cross Society (MRCS) is facing a significant funding gap in its efforts to support asylum seekers from Mozambique. With a budget of K4 billion, the organisation has only managed to raise K1 billion, leaving a deficit of K3 billion. Gloria […]

admin - January 25, 2025

NIGERIA: Fear Of Unemployment Pushed Me Into Tomato Business, I Now Import Trailer Loads From Ghana, Cameroon – Port Harcourt Based Business Woman

By Munyal Manunyi, Abuja, Nigeria. The fear of unemployment, a major force weighing most Nigerian youths, has been the motivating factor that pushed Mrs Joji Chahabiyada Malyok, into establishing the popular Port Harcourt based business brand, Maman ‘Yan Biyu Ventures, a business that specialises in marketing tomatoes within and […]

admin - January 25, 2025

NIGERIA: Obasa Faults Impeachments, Denies Corruption Allegations

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria The former Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has reaffirmed that he remains the rightful speaker of the assembly based on constitutional provisions. Obasa made this declaration on Saturday in Ikeja GRA during a welcome event organised in his […]

admin - January 25, 2025

NIGERIA: FCT Doctors End Strike After Minister Wike’s Intervention

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria The Association of Resident Doctors in the Federal Capital Territory (FCTA), has called off its three-day warning strike after the timely intervention of the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike. The doctors, who had downed tools on Wednesday to press home their demands, announced the resumption of […]

admin - January 25, 2025

South Sudan Cabinet Approves Truth And Reparation Commissions

By Debora Akur Chol, South Sudan The Council of Ministers on Friday, gave its approval to the Minister of Justice, Ruben Madol Arol, to begin the implementation of the Commission for Truth, Reconciliation, and Healing Act (2024) and the Compensation and Reparation Act (2024). Speaking to the press […]

admin - January 25, 2025

MALAWI: Tobacco Growers Urged To Join Tree Planting Efforts

By Smile Hamilton, Malawi Tobacco growers in Malawi have been challenged to take an active role in tree planting initiatives to support environmental restoration efforts. Godfrey Chapola, Chairperson of the Tobacco Commission, emphasised the importance of the tobacco industry setting a good example in environmental conservation, given the interconnectedness […]

admin - January 25, 2025

NIGERIA: Kogi State Disburses Over N316 Million Bursary Scholarships to 8,750 Students

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria The Kogi State Government has commenced the disbursement of over N316 million in bursary scholarships to 8,750 undergraduate students who are indigenes of the state. The initiative, facilitated by the Kogi State Scholarship Board, aims to alleviate financial burdens and promote academic excellence […]

admin - January 25, 2025

NIGERIA: Tinubu Praises Finland Over Simon Ekpa’s Arrest, Strengthens International Ties

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has commended the Finnish government for its decisive action in arresting and detaining Simon Ekpa. He described the development as a vital step toward safeguarding Nigeria’s unity and peaceful coexistence. The President expressed his appreciation while receiving […]