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Admin - October 22, 2025

Malawi Appoints Arthur Chipenda As Acting MBC Director General

    By Smile Hamilton Malawi   The Government of Malawi has appointed Arthur Chipenda as the Acting Director General of the Malawi Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) on secondment, with immediate effect.   Chipenda, who currently serves as the Director of Information in the Ministry of Information and Digitalisation, takes over the position following the removal […]
Admin - October 22, 2025

NIGERIA: FG Launches Nigeria Jubilee Fellows Programme 2.0 To Create 20,000 Jobs Annually

    By Hamzat Ameenat, Lagos, Nigeria   The Federal Government has announced plans to create at least 20,000 jobs annually through the second phase of the Nigeria Jubilee Fellows Programme (NJFP 2.0).   Vice President Kashim Shettima disclosed this ahead of the official launch scheduled for October 22, 2025, in Abuja.   He said […]
Admin - October 22, 2025

NIGERIA: Kwara Government Earmarks Over 8 billion For State, LG Staff Gratuities 

    By Azeez Balogun, Kwara Nigeria    Kwara state government has earmarked N8.1b for payment of gratuities for retired state and local government staff.     The state Commissioner for Finance, Dr Hawa Nuhu, disclosed this at the third quarter inter-ministerial briefing by the state government held at the state ministry of Finance Conference […]
Admin - October 21, 2025

NIGERIA: Sanwo-Olu Commissions West Africa’s Largest University Library at LASU

    Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Tuesday commissioned the Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu Library Complex at the Lagos State University (LASU), describing it as the largest university library in West Africa.         Speaking during the commissioning, the governor said the project represents Lagos State’s commitment to intellectual empowerment and the advancement […]
Admin - October 21, 2025

NIGERIA: Shettima Hands Over Office to 14-Year-Old Girl as One-Day Vice President

    By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria    Vice President Kashim Shettima on Monday temporarily handed over his office to 14-year-old Joy Ogah, a teenage advocate for girl-child education, in a symbolic ceremony aimed at promoting girl-child empowerment and inclusive education in Nigeria.     The event, which took place at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, […]
Admin - October 21, 2025

Malawi Enock Chihana Sworn In As Second Vice President

    By Smile Hamilton Malawi   It is now official. Enock Chihana has been sworn in as the Second Vice President of Malawi, taking the oath of office administered by the Deputy Chief Justice of the Republic of Malawi.     Chihana’s appointment follows the recent September 16 General Election, during which his party, […]
Admin - October 21, 2025

NIGERIA: Tinubu Nominates Dr Bernard Doro As Minister, Sends Name To Senate For Confirmation

      By Onoja Baba, Nigeria      President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has forwarded the name of Dr Bernard Mohammed Doro from Plateau State to the Senate for confirmation as a Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.   According to a statement issued on Tuesday by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President […]
Admin - October 21, 2025

SOUTH SUDAN: Mayor Sarafino Commits to a Cleaner Juba and Enhanced Governance

  By Deborah Akur chol, South Sudan    The newly appointed mayor of Juba City Council, Christopher Sarafino Wani Swaka, has pledged to transform the capital city, vowing to create a cleaner environment and rebuild trust among business owners towards the city council. During the oath-taking ceremony on Monday, Mayor Swaka announced his intention to […]
Admin - October 21, 2025

KENYA: President Ruto Strengthens Diplomatic Ties With Senegal And Mozambique

    By Lapit Moses Punyuah, Nairobi, Kenya   President William Ruto today hosted two high-profile leaders, Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Mozambique’s Prime Minister Maria Benvinda Levy, at State House, Nairobi, in a day marked by strengthened diplomatic engagement and renewed partnerships across Africa.       During the official visit, President Ruto […]
Admin - October 21, 2025

NIGERIA: Amnesty International Demands Release Of Nnamdi Kanu’s Brother, Lawyer

    By Onoja Baba, Nigeria    Amnesty International has called on the Nigerian government to immediately and unconditionally release human rights lawyer, Aloy Ejimakor, and Prince Emmanuel Kanu, following their arrest during the #FreeNnamdiKanu protest in Abuja on Monday.   In a statement posted on its official X (formerly Twitter) account on Tuesday, Amnesty […]
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