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Admin - October 18, 2025

MALAWI: Over K200 Million Spent On This Year’s Mulhakho wa Alhomwe Ceremony

    By Smile Hamilton Malawi   At least K200 million has reportedly been spent on this year’s Mulhakho wa Alhomwe ceremony, which is scheduled for Saturday, October 18, 2025, at Chonde in Mulanje District.   The event is expected to attract more than 500 local chiefs and 100 from abroad and celebrates the traditions […]
Admin - October 18, 2025

NIGERIA: FG Debunks Report Claiming JAMB Is No Longer Required for Tertiary Admissions

    By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria    The Federal Government of Nigeria has dismissed reports circulating on some newspapers and online platforms claiming that the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) is no longer required for admission into tertiary institutions in the country.   In a statement signed by the Honourable Minister of Education, […]
Admin - October 17, 2025

SOUTH SUDAN: Parliament Approves National Youth Policy with Quota and Budget Commitment

  By Deborah Akur Chol, South Sudan   South Sudan’s parliament approved the long anticipated National Youth Policy 2025, a significant initiative aimed at empowering the country’s predominantly young population, which faces high unemployment rates and the repercussions of past conflicts.   The newly passed policy stipulates that youth will occupy 20% of positions in […]
Admin - October 17, 2025

Malawi Government Suspends Three Statutory Corporation Heads

  By Smile Hamilton, Malawi   The Government of Malawi has suspended three heads of statutory corporations, Secretary to the President and Cabinet, Dr Justin Saidi, has confirmed.     Those affected include George Kasakula, Director General of the Malawi Broadcasting Corporation (MBC); Daud Suleman, Director General of the Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA); and […]
Admin - October 17, 2025

NIGERIA: Customs Warns Applicants Against Fake Appointment Letters

  By Onoja Baba, Nigeria      The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has alerted the public to disregard fake appointment letters currently circulating online, warning that the recruitment process has not reached the stage of issuing employment offers.   In a statement released on Friday, the Service described the letters as fraudulent and cautioned applicants […]
Admin - October 17, 2025

NIGERIA: NOA Clarifies Proper Rendition Of Nigeria’s National Anthem And Pledge

    By Hamzat Ameenat, Lagos, Nigeria   The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has issued a public notice clarifying the correct procedure for rendering Nigeria’s National Anthem and Pledge at public functions, urging all citizens, institutions, and event organisers to uphold the dignity of national symbols.     In the statement released on Thursday via […]
Admin - October 17, 2025

NIGERIA: LGSG Cautions Against Unauthorised Use Of Public Spaces For Charitable Activities

    By Hamzat Ameenat, Lagos, Nigeria   The Lagos State Government has cautioned residents against using public spaces, particularly road medians, for charitable or commercial activities without proper authorisation, following an incident in the Admiralty area of Lekki Phase 1.   In a statement issued by the Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources, […]
Admin - October 17, 2025

KENYA: Nation Unites In Farewell, State Funeral Of Raila Odinga Underway At Nyayo Stadium

    By Lapit Moses Punyuah, Nairobi, Kenya   The State Funeral and National Memorial Service of Kenya’s former Prime Minister, Rt. Hon. Raila Amolo Odinga, is currently underway at the Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi, drawing thousands of mourners from across the country and beyond.     The solemn ceremony has brought together the […]
Admin - October 17, 2025

NIGERIA: Presidential Pardon Still Under Review, Says AGF Fagbemi

    By Onoja Baba, Nigeria      The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), has clarified that no inmate has yet been released under the recent presidential prerogative of mercy exercise.   Fagbemi in a statement released on Thursday explained that the process is still at its final […]
Admin - October 16, 2025

KENYA: Chaos And Tears As Raila Odinga’s Body Returns Home, Nation Mourns Amid Teargas, Security Breach, And Presidential Tribute.

    By Lapit Moses Punyuah, Nairobi, Kenya   The body of the late Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga arrived in Nairobi today, triggering a mix of emotion, mass turnout, and security turbulence across major public venues.       At Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), thousands of mourners overwhelmed security forces and forced their […]
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