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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 […]

admin - December 26, 2024

NIGERIA: Minna Gas Explosion Kills One, Injures Two

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria A gas explosion has claimed the life of Zakari Aliyu and injured two others identified as Mohammed Usman Baba and Umar Mohammed, in Kpakingun, Minna State, Nigeria. Eyewitnesses reported that the incident occurred on Christmas Day, December 25, 2024, at a vulcanizer’s shop. […]

admin - December 26, 2024

KENYA: Police Not Involved In Kenya’s Rising Abduction Cases – Inspector General Kanja

By Lisbeth Micheni, Kenya Inspector General (IG) of Police Douglas Kanja has categorically denied any involvement of law enforcement in the recent spate of abductions across the country. Speaking on Thursday, Kanja clarified that none of the police stations in Kenya are holding […]

admin - December 26, 2024

NIGERIA: CDS Warns Against Trading with Terrorists, Vows Improved Security in 2025

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria The Chief of Defense Staff, General Christopher Musa has cautioned residents in security-challenged areas to desist from trading or engaging in any form of transaction with bandits, terrorists, and other non-state actors. Lamenting over the activities of some individuals assisting these groups, […]

admin - December 26, 2024

NIGERIA: Tinubu Urges Support For Poor, Troops In Christmas Message

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria The President of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his commitment to restoring Nigeria’s Prosperity, urging all Nigerian citizens to support the less privileged and respect, as well as, honor the nation’s troops, who have been consistently battling terrorism and insurgents. In his […]

admin - December 26, 2024

NIGERIA: 2027: Kwankwaso Vows To Diminish APC’s Hold On Kano Politics

By Onoja Baba, Kano, Nigeria Former Kano State Governor and leader of the Kwankwasiyya Movement, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has declared his intention to drastically weaken the influence of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State against the 2027 general elections. Kwankwaso made this bold commitment […]

admin - December 25, 2024

NIGERIA: INTERPOL Declares 14 Nigerians Over Human, Drug Trafficking

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria The International Criminal Police Organisation (INTERPOL), has declared 14 Nigerians wanted for several offenses ranging from drug trafficking, human trafficking, robbery, cheating, forgery among others. This was disclosed in a Red Noticed published on Tuesday on INTERPOL’s website, stating that the individuals […]

admin - December 25, 2024

KENYA: Kenya Airways Announces New Flight Route From London Gatwick To Nairobi

By Lisbeth Micheni, Kenya Kenya Airways has unveiled a new direct flight route between London Gatwick and Nairobi, set to launch on July 2, 2025. The announcement marks a significant boost for Kenya’s tourism and business sectors, as the route aims to cater to […]