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NIGERIA: Breaking: Former Kogi Governor Yahaya Bello Released from Custody****MALAWI: Malawi Innovators Receive Funding To Boost Innovations****NIGERIA: Court Grants Farotimi N30m Bail****Ghanaian President-Elect John Mahama Visits President Tinubu At Presidential Villa****KENYA: Fuel Price Reduces In December Bringing Relief To Kenyans****Malawi Fish Farmers Reap Rewards from Sustainable Aquaculture Practices

admin - September 25, 2024

NIGERIA: ASUU Issues 14-Day Ultimatum to FG Over Unresolved Agreement

By Utebor Paul, Nigeria The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has given the Federal Government a 14-day ultimatum to address lingering issues that date back to the 2009 FGN/ASUU Agreement. ASUU President, Professor Emmanuel Osodeke, in a statement released on Wednesday, expressed frustration with the government’s failure to meet its […]

admin - September 25, 2024

Nigeria – ICPC Attributes Nigeria’s Poor Education System To Corruption

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has linked Nigeria’s deteriorating education system to the widespread corruption entrenched in its operations. This revelation was disclosed in a release signed by Demola Bakare, fsi, Acting Director, Public Enlightenment and Education, and Spokesperson for the ICPC, […]

admin - September 25, 2024

Nigeria – NAFDAC Removes N5bn Worth of Flood-Affected Drugs in Borno

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has successfully conducted an operation to remove food and drugs compromised by the recent flood in Borno State, northern Nigeria, ensuring the contaminated items do not return to the market. In a statement issued on Tuesday […]

admin - September 25, 2024

MALAWI: Photographers and Videographers in Lilongwe Face New Licensing Fees

By Smile Hamilton, Malawi Photographers and videographers in Lilongwe, Malawi, are now required to pay annual licensing fees to operate legally. This move aims to bring order and regulation to the industry, where many have been operating without proper licensing. According to the new regulations, studio photographers will pay K190,000 per […]

admin - September 25, 2024

MALAWI: Tribute Concert For Music Legend Soldier Lucius Banda Postponed Indefinitely

By Smile Hamilton, Malawi The highly anticipated tribute concert for Malawi’s music icon, Soldier Lucius Banda, has been postponed indefinitely due to financial constraints. Impakt Events had scheduled the event for September 28 in Lilongwe to honor Banda’s remarkable legacy, however, financial constraints have hindered the organizers’ efforts to move forward. […]

admin - September 25, 2024

Nigeria – Tinubu Seeks Senate Confirmation Of Justice Kekere-Ekun As CJN

By Utebor Paul, Nigeria Nigerian President, Bola Tinubu, has requested the Senate to confirm Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun as the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN). Recall that in August, AFRICAN CULTURE TV reported that President Tinunu swore in Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun as the 23rd acting CJN. The letter from the President […]

admin - September 25, 2024

Nigeria – EFCC Launches Probe into Bribery Allegations By Bobrisky

By Utebor Paul, Nigeria The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede, has ordered an immediate investigation into bribery allegations levelled against some officers of the Commission by a Nigerian cross dresser, Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky. The directive followed a viral video in […]

admin - September 25, 2024

Kenya – Why I Allowed Starlink To Operate In Kenyan Market – President Ruto

By Lisbeth Micheni, Kenya Kenyan President, William Ruto, has defended his move to allow Elon Musk’s satellite internet firm—Starlink to enter the Kenyan market. Speaking at the Kenya Business and Investment Roundtable in New York, the President said that the entrance of Starlink to the market has created competition in the […]

admin - September 24, 2024

Nigeria – Matawalle Dismisses Allegations of Aiding Banditry, Says He Is Being Blackmailed

By Utebor Paul, Nigeria The Minister of State for Defense, Bello Matawalle, has dismissed accusations of aiding banditry in Zamfara State, challenging his accusers to present proof. In an interview on Channels Television on Tuesday, Matawalle defended his record as governor and refuted claims linking him to banditry. “They should bring […]

admin - September 24, 2024

Nigeria – Justice Nyako Recuses Herself From Trial Of IPOB Leader

By Utebor Paul, Nigeria Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday recused (withdrew) herself from the trial of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). The judge’s decision came after oral applications from Kanu and his lawyer, Aloy Ejimakor, during the resumed hearing […]