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admin - August 24, 2024

Nigeria – Wike Declares War on Party Detractors, Vows To Defend Principles Amid PDP Crisis

By Onoja Baba, Abuja, Nigeria   The Nigeria’s Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has made it clear that he will not back down in the face of internal party conflict in the People’s Democratic Party (PDP).   Wike, known for his combative style and unwavering principles, has vowed to confront any challenges […]
admin - August 24, 2024

Kenya – Work With Other Agencies To Ensure Legal Representation Of Kenyan Government- Ruto to Dorcas Oduor

By Lisbeth Micheni, Kenya   President William Ruto has told the new Attorney General Dorcas Oduor that she need to work with all the other government agencies to ensure legal representation of the government and people of Kenya.   Speaking on Tuesday, after she took the oath of office at State House, Nairobi, Ruto said […]
admin - August 24, 2024

Nigeria – President Tinubu Swears In Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun as Acting Chief Justice of Nigeria, Urges Defense of Judicial Independence

By Onoja Baba, Abuja, Nigeria   President Bola Tinubu on Friday administered the oath of office to Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun as the 23rd acting Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN).   The ceremony took place on Friday at the Council Chamber of the State House following the retirement of Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, who stepped down upon […]
admin - August 24, 2024

Kenya – Ruto To Formally launch Raila’s African Union Commission Chairmanship Next Week

 By Lisbeth Micheni, Kenya   President William Ruto will formally launch Raila Odinga’s African Union Commission (AUC) Chairmanship bid next week; Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has announced.   Speaking from his Railways Building office in Nairobi on Wednesday, Mudavadi emphasized that Africa needs a leader of Mr. Odinga’s caliber, further highlighting that President Ruto […]
admin - August 24, 2024

Nigerian Doctors Warn Of New M-pox Strain, Urge Caution Over Bush Meat, Dead Animals

By Onoja Baba, Abuja, Nigeria   In a bid to curb the spread of the monkeypox virus (m-pox) amid concerns over a new strain, the Association of Resident Doctors at the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (UITH), Kwara State, has issued a warning to Nigerians.   The association, represented by its President, Dr. Yusuf Muhammed, […]
admin - August 24, 2024

Cristiano Ronaldo Breaks YouTube Record

Onoja Baba, Abuja, Nigeria   The global football legend, Cristiano Ronaldo, has once again made history, this time by becoming the fastest person to reach 16 million subscribers on YouTube.   The channel, which was launched on Wednesday afternoon, rapidly gained traction, hitting 10 million subscribers in under 12 hours—a feat that took renowned YouTuber […]
admin - August 24, 2024

South Africa – Suspect Confesses To Killing 27-Year-Old South African Woman

By: Thandeka Kosa, South Africa   One Quinton Jacobs has turned himself in to the South African Police Service (SAPS), confessing to have murdered Melanie Stoffels, who died on 7th August 2024.   The body of the 27-year-old Stoffels was discovered after being brutally attacked by an unknown assailant.   She was struck with a […]
admin - August 24, 2024

Nigeria – Destiny Etiko Refutes Rumours Linking Her New Car to Omotola Ekeinde’s Husband

By Utebor Paul, Nigeria   Destiny Etiko, a popular Nollywood actress, has refuted claims alleging that Omotola Ekeinde’s husband, Mathew Ekeinde, bought her a car.   In response to the ongoing rumors, Etiko reacted, questioning whether men still give women money, while proudly stating that she acquired 99.9 percent of her possessions herself.   Etiko […]
admin - August 24, 2024

Kenya – Police summon Jimi Wanjigi Over Nane Nane Demonstrations

By Lisbeth Micheni, Kenya   Police Detectives in Kenya have summoned a businessman, Jimi Wanjigi for interrogation in connection with the Nane Nane protests.   The police claimed they found teargas canisters among other items at his gate in Muthaiga, Nairobi.   The police therefore asked Wanjigi to appear before them on 19 August at […]
admin - August 23, 2024

Nigeria – Kidnapped Medical Student Appeals For Help As Abductors Demand N50 Million Ransom

By Utebor Paul, Nigeria   Kwaghaondo Aondona Kingsley, a 20-year-old medical student who was among the 20 medical and dental students kidnapped in Benue State, has raised alarm, appealing for help, revealing that the kidnappers are demanding N50 million for their release.   Recall that students, from the University of Maiduguri and University of Jos, […]
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