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admin - January 24, 2025

NIGERIA:TCN Restores Power Supply To Abuja Transmission Substation After Successful Tower Relocation

      By Onoja Baba, Abuja           The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has completed the relocation of eight 132kV and 33kV transmission towers along the Kukwaba/Apo line, restoring full bulk power supply to the 132/33kV Apo Transmission Substation in Abuja.     This marks the end of weeks of load […]
admin - January 24, 2025

International Idoma Cultural Carnival 2024: Watch the Video & Celebrate Traditions

The Idoma people celebrate their rich culture through the International Carnival, which emphasizes heritage, unity, and pride. It is a one-of-a-kind carnival that garners interest from all around the world through online African entertainment and delivers a unique experience. The event features Prince Edwin Hai and Queen Precious, who share insights about its significance and […]
admin - January 24, 2025

NIGERIA: President Tinubu Appoints Board Chairpersons, CEOs For Federal Agencies

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria           President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced the appointment of board chairpersons for 42 federal organizations, a new Managing Director for the Nigerian Railway Corporation, a Director-General for the National Board for Technology Incubation (NBTI), and a Secretary to the Board of the Civil Defence, Immigration, and […]
admin - January 24, 2025

Kenyan Health Rights Activist Arrested For Protesting Social Health Authority Challenges

       By Lisbeth Micheni, Kenya          In a controversial turn of events, Grace Njoki Mulei, a 61-year-old health rights activist and patient, was arrested on Thursday evening, for staging a protest at the Ministry of Health headquarters in Nairobi.     Mulei, who has been a vocal advocate for accessible […]
admin - January 24, 2025

NIGERIA: Doctors Raise Alarm Over Unpaid Salaries, Poor State Of Abuja Hospitals

  By Onoja Baba, Nigeria         The Association of Resident Doctors (ARD) in the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), has sounded the alarm over deteriorating healthcare infrastructure and welfare neglect, urging the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, to prioritise the healthcare sector.     Speaking during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today […]
admin - January 24, 2025

MALAWI: Kawale Police impounds 40 Vehicles For Contravening Traffic Regulations

  By Smile Hamilton, Malawi          Police in Kawale through its Traffic department, on Thursday, impounded 40 motor vehicles for contravening various road traffic regulations.     The Station Traffic Officer, Assistant Superintendent Suezen Kamgwawo, led the team in an operation within the road network of Kawale to ensure sanity.     […]
admin - January 24, 2025

SOUTH SUDAN: South Africa Donates Vehicle To South Sudan’s National Elections Commission

  By Debora Akur Chol, South Sudan         The Government of South Africa has donated a Toyota Land Cruiser Prado to the South Sudan National Elections Commission (NEC), to support its efforts in preparing for the country’s upcoming elections.     The vehicle was handed over at the NEC headquarters in Juba […]
admin - January 23, 2025

NIGERIA: Tinubu Commissions New Military Barracks Named In His Honor

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria            Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday, inaugurated the newly built barracks in Abuja, constructed to address the issue of shortage of accommodation among the military men of the county.     Speaking during the commissioning of the building named, “Bola Ahmed Tinubu Barracks” and […]
admin - January 23, 2025

NIGERIA: Court Grants EFCC’s Request to Amend Charges In $6bn Mambilla Power Project Fraud Case

  By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria         Justice Jude Onwuegbuzie of the Federal High Court in Apo, Abuja, has granted the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) permission to amend charges against former Minister of Power, Olu Agunloye, in an ongoing trial over the alleged fraudulent award of the $6 billion Mambilla […]
admin - January 23, 2025

KENYA: Ruto And Kindiki Unveil Major Projects To Boost Western Kenya’s Economy

          By Lisbeth Micheni, Kenya          Kenyan President William Ruto, alongside his deputy Kithure Kindiki, pledged timely completion of multi-billion-shilling development projects.     The project is aimed at spurring economic growth and improving citizens’ lives during their visit to the Western region.     On Thursday, Ruto […]
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