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NIGERIA: Neymar Set For Sensational Return To Boyhood Club Santos****KENYA: Rongo Member Of Parliament Paul Abuor Arrested In Kenya Over Ksh.122M Constituency Development Fund Fraud****Malawi Red Cross Society Faces K3 Billion Deficit in Supporting Mozambique Asylum Seekers****NIGERIA: Fear Of Unemployment Pushed Me Into Tomato Business, I Now Import Trailer Loads From Ghana, Cameroon – Port Harcourt Based Business Woman****South Sudan Cabinet Approves Truth And Reparation Commissions

admin - January 22, 2025

NIGERIA: Popular Rapper Speed Darlington Finally Released From Kuje Prison

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria Popular Nigerian rapper Darlington Okoye, known by his stage name Speed Darlington, was released from Kuje prison on Tuesday. The rapper’s lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, shared this news in a post on X (formerly known as Twitter), writing: “Delighted to announce that our client, Mr […]

admin - January 22, 2025

NIGERIA: Saudi Arabia Sponsors 20 Nigerian Pilgrims For Umrah In 2025

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria Saudi Arabia has selected 20 Nigerians to participate in the 2025 Umrah pilgrimage, fully sponsored by the Kingdom. The sponsorship is part of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques’ Guests Programme, aimed at promoting Islamic unity and offering Muslims worldwide the opportunity to […]

admin - January 22, 2025

NIGERIA: Lagos Assembly Calls For Immediate Action On Scavengers And Manhole Theft

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria The Lagos State House of Assembly has charged the Lagos state government with taking urgent action against the growing issue of scavengers and manhole thefts across the city. The appeal was made during a plenary session led by Speaker Rt. Hon. Mojisola Meranda, […]

admin - January 22, 2025

KENYA: Fire Incident Reported At Moi Girls High School, Nairobi, Kenya

By Lisbeth Micheni, Kenya There was a fire outbreak at Moi Girls High School in Nairobi, Kenya, Monday evening according to the Kenya Red Cross. Emergency responders quickly arrived at the scene to battle the flames. The exact cause of the fire has not yet […]

admin - January 21, 2025

Nigeria Congratulates Trump On Historic Inauguration As 47th U.S. President

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria The Federal Government of Nigeria has extended its congratulations to Donald Trump on his inauguration as the 47th President of the United States of America. The message of goodwill was delivered in a statement issued on Tuesday by Kimiebi Ebienfa, spokesperson for Nigeria’s […]

admin - January 21, 2025

NIGERIA: Aina’s Performance Seals Forest’s Thrilling Win Over Southampton

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria Nottingham Forest defender Ola Aina delivered a standout performance on Sunday, earning praise from manager Nuno Espirito Santo after his last-minute goal-line clearance ensured a dramatic 3-2 victory over Southampton at the City Ground. Aina, who also provided a pinpoint assist for Chris […]

admin - January 21, 2025

South Sudan Leaders Urge ICC To Investigate Sudan Killings

By Debora Akur Chol, South Sudan A Member of Parliament and representative of the National Democratic Movement Party in the South Sudan Opposition Alliance (SSOA), Joseph Agua Bol, has strongly condemned the killings and brutal treatment of South Sudanese citizens in Sudan, calling for swift action from the International Criminal […]

admin - January 21, 2025

KENYA: President Ruto Unveils Kenya’s First Sugar Farmers’ Bonus Program

By Lisbeth Micheni,Kenya Kenyan President William Ruto, has allocated KSh150 million in bonus payments to sugarcane farmers who supply to Mumias Sugar Company in Kakamega County. This marks a groundbreaking milestone in Kenya’s sugar sector. The bonus initiative is the first of its […]

admin - January 21, 2025

NIGERIA: Shettima Arrives In Davos For 2025 World Economic Forum

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria The Vice President of Nigeria, Kashim Shettima has arrived in Davos, Switzerland, to represent Nigeria at the 2025 annual meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF). The forum is a gathering of global leaders, business executives, and development partners. The announcement was […]

admin - January 21, 2025

NIGERIA: NCC Approves 50% Increase in Telecom Tariff

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has approved a 50% adjustment in telecommunications tariffs, addressing operators’ growing operational expenses. This decision marks the first of its kind since the increase in 2013. In a statement signed by the organisation’s Director of Public […]