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admin - September 8, 2024

Nigeria – Kano State Govt Postpones 2024/2025 School Resumption, Citing Urgent Reasons

By Utebor Paul, Nigeria     The resumption date of the primary and post primary schools for the commencement of the 2024/2025 academic session has been postponed by the Kano State government.   This was disclosed by Balarabe Kiru, the Director of Public Enlightenment, Ministry of Education, in a statement issued on Saturday.   According […]
admin - September 8, 2024

Kenyan President Declares 3 Days National Mourning For 17 Hillside Students Killed In Fire Outbreak

By Lisbeth Micheni, Kenya     Kenyan President, William Ruto, has declared a three-day national mourning period, following the death of 17 pupils at Hillside Endarasha Academy in Nyeri County, Kenya.   The pupils died after a fire broke out in a dormitory at the school around 11pm on Thursday night.   “As a solemn […]
admin - September 8, 2024

Nigeria’s Falconets Secure Spot In FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup Round of 16

By Onoja Baba, Abuja, Nigeria     Nigeria’s Falconets have advanced to the round of 16 in the FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup after an impressive 4-0 win against Venezuela in their final group stage match on Saturday night.   The Falconets started their World Cup campaign with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Korea Republic, […]
admin - September 8, 2024

Kenya – Fire Kills 17 Pupils At Hillside Endarasha Academy In Nyeri County,Kenya

By Lisbeth Micheni, Kenya     17 pupils have been confirmed dead following a fire outbreak in one of the dormitories at Hillside Endarasha Academy in Kieni West, Nyeri County, Kenya.   The deceased students were burnt beyond recognition in the Thursday night fire incident.   Confirming the tragedy, the National Police Service Spokesperson, Dr […]
admin - September 8, 2024

Nigeria – “Yar’Adua’s Mother Technically Made Me Who I Am Today” – Nigerian Former President, Jonathan

By Utebor Paul, Nigeria     Nigerian former president, Goodluck Jonathan, has said Hajiya Dada Yar’Adua, the mother of his former boss, the late President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua, who passed on the 2nd of September 2024, technically made him who he is today.   Speaking to journalists in Katsina on Saturday during a condolence visit […]
admin - September 7, 2024

Kenya – National Examination Council moves To personalize Kenya’s Secondary Education Certificate To Curb Cheating

By Lisbeth Micheni, Kenya     The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has made a move to personalize its Secondary Education certificate to curb cheating.   KNEC’sl Chief executive Officer, David Njengere said the personalization process will “cure” impersonation, examination malpractices among other prevailing concerns.   He said each paper will feature the name, index […]
admin - September 7, 2024

MALAWI: Karonga-Chitipa Cultural Festival To Take Place In October

By Smile Hamilton,Malawi     The organizers of the 2024 Karonga-Chitipa Cultural Festival, have revealed that the highly anticipated event will unfold from October 18 to 19 at Mbande Hills in Karonga district.   Confirming the news, the organization’s General Secretary, Ndongolera Mwangupiri stated that the planning committee will soon disclose further details, including the […]
admin - September 7, 2024

Nigeria – Chidimma Adetshina Denies Identity Theft Allegations

By Utebor Paul, Nigeria     The recently crowned Miss Universe Nigeria, Chidimma Adetshina, has denied allegations of identity theft.   Recall that there were controversies surrounding her nationality as she participated in this year’s Miss South Africa pageantry which led to her withdrawal from the contest.   Adetshina, who spoke in an interview on […]
admin - September 7, 2024

Nigeria To Establish Blood Collection Centres In All 774 LGAs Across The Country

By Onoja Baba, Abuja, Nigeria       The Federal Government of Nigeria has unveiled plans to establish Blood Collection Centers in all the 774 local government areas across the country, including the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).   This development was announced by Head of Media and Publicity for the National Blood Service Agency (NBSA), […]
admin - September 7, 2024

Nigeria: Governors Stand Firm Against Wike’s Control Of Rivers State

By Onoja Baba, Abuja, Nigeria     The internal crisis within Nigeria’s main opposition political party, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has intensified as the party’s governors draw a battle line against the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, over his grip on the Rivers State chapter.   Tensions flared after Wike, the […]
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