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admin - April 30, 2025

‘Traoré Or Nothing!’ – Burkina Faso Rallies Behind Military Leader Amid Tensions And Coup Fears

By Onja Baba, Nigeria   In a powerful show of loyalty and defiance, tens of thousands of Burkinabè citizens flooded the streets of Ouagadougou over the week, chanting “Traoré ou rien!” (“Traoré or nothing!”), affirming their allegiance to the country’s military ruler, Captain Ibrahim Traoré.   The mass mobilization comes amid rising geopolitical tensions in […]
admin - April 30, 2025

MALAWI: Tragedy Strikes Malawian Football As Goalkeeper Simeon Harawa Passes Away

  By Smile Hamilton, Malawi   The Football Association of Malawi and the football community are mourning the untimely death of talented goalkeeper Simeon Harawa, who played for Moyale Barracks FC. Harawa tragically passed away on Tuesday, leaving a void in Malawian football.     The Football Association of Malawi described Harawa as a dedicated […]
admin - April 30, 2025

MALAWI: Nkhotakota Wildlife Reserve Thrives, African Parks Reports K106 Million Revenue

  By Smile Hamilton, Malawi    African Parks, the organization managing Nkhotakota Wildlife Reserve, has announced a significant revenue collection of approximately K106 million in the previous year. According to David Nangoma, Park Manager, the increased revenue is attributed to a surge in local and international tourists visiting the reserve.   The growth in tourism […]
admin - April 30, 2025

SOUTH SUDAN: Nuer Leaders Call For Minister Lomuro’s Resignation Over Controversial Remarks

  By Deborah Akur Chol, South Sudan   Leaders of the Nuer community in Juba, are demanding the resignation or dismissal of Cabinet Affairs Minister Dr. Martin Elia Lomuro, citing “incitement” and “genocidal profiling” following his recent comments categorizing certain Nuer-majority regions as “hostile” to the government.   The controversy erupted after Dr. Lomuro, during […]
admin - April 30, 2025

NIGERIA: King Sunny Ade Debunks Kidnap Rumours, Says He’s Hale and Performing

  By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria   Legendary Juju musician, King Sunny Ade, has dispelled widespread rumours about his disappearance and alleged kidnap, assuring fans that he is alive, safe, and actively performing.   The music icon broke his silence in a live video posted by one of his wives, Mrs. Bose Olubo-Adegeye, following a […]
admin - April 30, 2025

NIGERIA: EFCC Quizzes Operators, Students Of Suspected Yahoo Training School In Benin

  By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria   The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Benin Zonal Directorate, has begun investigations into 30 suspected internet fraudsters arrested at a so-called Yahoo training school, popularly referred to as “Hustle Kingdom” (HK), located in Benin City.   The commission made this known in a statement issued out via […]
admin - April 29, 2025

KENYA:Five Quarry Workers Killed By Suspected Al-Shabaab Militants In Mandera 

    By Lisbeth Micheni,Kenya      In a tragic incident in Mandera East, five quarry workers were killed and two others sustained serious injuries due to an attack by gunmen believed to be associated with Al-Shabaab.     The assault occurred on Tuesday morning at a quarry site in Bur Abor Village, shortly after […]
admin - April 29, 2025

NIGERIA: EFCC Arrests Businesswoman Aisha Achimugu at Abuja Airport

  By Amenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria   The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested prominent business executive and socialite, Aisha Achimugu, after she was declared wanted over allegations of criminal conspiracy and money laundering.   Achimugu was apprehended by EFCC operatives around 5 a.m. on Tuesday at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, […]
admin - April 29, 2025

NIGERIA: Lawmakers, INEC Push For Amendments To Electoral Act At Lagos Retreat

  By Onoja Baba, Nigeria    The second day of the ongoing retreat by the Joint Committee on Electoral Matters in Lagos has featured intense deliberations on proposed changes to the 2022 Nigerian Electoral Act.   The retreat brought together lawmakers and top officials from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).     Senator Sharafadeen […]
admin - April 29, 2025

NIGERIA: Police Arrest 12 Kidnappers, 3 Gun Runners In Nationwide Crackdown

  By Onoja Baba, Nigeria    The Nigeria Police Force has arrested 12 suspected kidnappers and three suspected gun runners in a series of operations across the country.   The arrests were made between April 17 and 25. They followed credible intelligence and joint efforts by police operatives, local hunters, and vigilante groups.   In […]
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