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admin - December 28, 2024

NIGERIA: VERYDARKMAN: FCT Police Denies Involvement In Alleged ₦180 Million NGO Fund Theft

  By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria           The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command, has denied involvement or knowledge of the alleged disappearance of ₦180 million from the account of a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) owned by the self acclaimed online police, Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan.     In a […]
admin - December 28, 2024

MALAWI: Man Arrested Over Possession Of Live Pangolin In Lilongwe

  By Smile Hamilton, Malawi            Malawian Police at Mitundu in Lilongwe, have apprehended Blessings Jubani, a 28-year-old man, for illegally possessing a live pangolin.     The arrest occurred on December 28, 2024, at Kambalanje Trading Centre.     According to Constable Khumbo Sanyiwa, Lilongwe Deputy Public Relations Officer, officers […]
admin - December 28, 2024

KENYA: Kenyan Police Officer Arrested In Raid On Nairobi Shisha Lounge

By Lisbeth Micheni, Kenya            A Kenyan police officer, Constable John Mwangi, was arrested during a multi-agency operation at his establishment, Tropical Breeze Lounge, located in Nairobi.     The raid, conducted by officers from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), the National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug […]
admin - December 28, 2024

Malawi Sees 21% Drop In Christmas Road Accidents, But Fatalities Rise

  By Smile Hamilton, Malawi           The Malawi Police Service (MPS) has announced a 21% decrease in road accidents during the 2024 Christmas holiday, with 19 accidents reported compared to 24 in 2023.     However, a troubling trend has emerged: the number of fatalities has increased significantly, rising from 8 […]
admin - December 28, 2024

NIGERIA: Defence HQ Dismisses Panic Over Terrorists’ Drone Activities

    By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria        The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) of The Federal Republic of Nigeria, has reassured Nigerians to remain calm amid reports of Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (BH/ISWAP) terrorists using drones to target military locations.     According to the DHQ, those drones are not […]
admin - December 27, 2024

NIGERIA: Nigeria’s Health Sector To Benefit From More Than 70 Manufacturing Companies – Pate

  By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria            The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Pate, has revealed that over 70 healthcare manufacturing companies are set to execute 22 major projects across Nigeria.     These initiatives, which will cover more than 10 value chain verticals, are a key […]
admin - December 27, 2024

KENYA: President Ruto Leads Kenyans In Mourning Malkia Strikers Legend Janet Wanja

    By Lisbeth Micheni, Kenya          Kenyan President William Ruto, has expressed his condolences following the death of Janet Wanja, a legendary figure in Kenyan volleyball and member of the Malkia Strikers.     Wanja passed away after battling gallbladder cancer and receiving palliative care.     In his tribute, President […]
admin - December 27, 2024

NIGERIA: VeryDarkMan Claims ₦180 Million Is Missing From NGO Account

  By Onoja Baba, Nigeria          Popular social media commentator Martins Otse, widely known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), has announced that his Non Governmental Organization (NGO’s) account has been hacked, resulting in the theft of ₦180 million.     Otse made the disclosure during an emotional Instagram video on Friday, stating that the […]
admin - December 27, 2024

Malawi Sees Rise In Christmas Day Births, Sparking Family Planning Concerns

By Smile Hamilton, Malawi      Malawi has recorded 1,487 births on Christmas Day this year, a notable increase from the 1,462 births reported last year.     The breakdown shows 764 girls and 723 boys were born.     According to Ministry of Health spokesperson Adrian Chikumbe, the rising number of births underscores the […]
admin - December 26, 2024

NIGERIA: Court Convicts Four Drug Kingpins Over Nigeria’s Largest Cocaine Seizure

  By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria           A Federal High Court in Lagos has convicted four drug lords connected to the historic seizure of 2.1 tonnes of cocaine in 2022 at a residential estate in Ikorodu, Lagos, Nigeria.     Justice Bogoro sentenced the culprits to a cumulative 28 years imprisonment […]
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