Month: January 2024

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News

MALAWI: Red Carpet heist Adds to President Chakwera’s challenges

By Ollus Ndomu Malawi's President Lazarus Chakwera faces another setback as an unusual incident unfolds – the reported theft of his red carpet...

Life Style

LIFESTYLE: Oprah Winfrey marks 70th birthday with reflection and gratitude

By Ollus Ndomu Departing from her renowned penchant for extravagant celebrations, media mogul Oprah Winfrey approaches her 70th birthday with a profound sense...

Economic

ZAMBIA: President Hichilema expresses concerns over G20 common framework

By Ollus Ndomu Lusaka, Zambia — In a candid address to the diplomatic corps on Friday, President Hakainde Hichilema voiced apprehensions regarding Zambia's...

Politics

NIGERIA: Fubara Praises Wike as Rivers State Governorship Victory Is Affirmed

WRITTEN BY: CHIOMA MADONNA NDUKWU Rivers State Governor Sim Fubara expressed joy and relief as the Supreme Court upheld his election victory, declaring...

Sport

NIGERIA: Tinubu Critiques Super Eagles’ AFCON Display, Calls for Improvement in Round of 16

WRITTEN BY: CHIOMA MADONNA NDUKWU President Bola Tinubu expressed dissatisfaction with the Super Eagles' performance in their last AFCON match against Guinea-Bissau, according...

Security

DR CONGO: M23 Rebel group claims territorial control, raises concerns in eastern region

By Ollus Ndomu Instability is slowly setting in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), as the M23 rebel group has declared the establishment...

Politics

TANZANIA: Protests erupt in Dar es Salaam against electoral bills and economic challenges

By Ollus Ndomu Dar es Salaam is witnessing a surge of dissent as hundreds of demonstrators flooded the streets of Tanzania's largest city...

News

WEST AFRICA: US Secretary of State and Nigeria’s Tinubu address escalating security woes

By Ollus Ndomu Amidst mounting security concerns in West Africa, a pivotal meeting was held between Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu and visiting US...

Sport

Heartbreak in Zambia as AFCON Dream Shatters

By Ollus Ndomu In a night that will be etched into the annals of Zambian football history, the Chipolopolo Boys faced a gut-wrenching...

Corruption

NIGERIA: Former Anambra Governor Willie Obiano Granted Bail in N4 Billion Fraud Case

WRITTEN BY: CHIOMA MADONNA NDUKWU The Federal High Court in Abuja has granted bail to former Anambra State Governor Willie Obiano after the...

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Africa

Africa’s Talking Drum: The Man Who Kept Borrowing Tomorrow

By: Chioma Madonna Ndukwu Africa’s Talking Drum: The Man Who Kept Borrowing Tomorrow In the dusty town of Akpata, there lived a man...

Politics

Anambra Renewed Hope group begins mobilisation for Tinubu’s re-election

Anambra Renewed Hope group begins mobilisation for Tinubu’s re-election   The Anambra State Coordinator of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors (RHA), Chief Okey Ezenwa,...

Metro

Lagos Court remands youth leader over alleged murder of Prince Ademola, 1 Other

Lagos Court remands youth leader over alleged murder of Prince Ademola, 1 Other A 38-year-old Ajiran community youth leader, Hammed Akanbi, popularly called...

News

Blackout in Nigeria Hits Presidential Villa, Airport, Supreme Court and Major Abuja Locations

Blackout in Nigeria Hits Presidential Villa, Airport, Supreme Court and Major Abuja Locations A widespread power outage has disrupted several parts of Nigeria’s...

Politics

Senegal in Political Shock as President Faye Sacks Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko

Senegal in Political Shock as President Faye Sacks Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko Senegal has been thrown into a fresh political crisis after President...

News

I Have Iran to Deal With — Trump Explains Why He’ll Miss Son’s Wedding

I Have Iran to Deal With — Trump Explains Why He’ll Miss Son’s Wedding President Donald Trump has revealed why he will not...

Africa

Africa’s Talking Drum: The Day the Tortoise Locked the Granary

By: Chioma Madonna Ndukwu Africa’s Talking Drum: The Day the Tortoise Locked the Granary In the sleepy kingdom of Mbanta, hunger did not...

Entertainment

Nigerians Are The Smartest People On Earth — Akon Opens Up On Global Success, Michael Jackson

Nigerians Are The Smartest People On Earth — Akon Opens Up On Global Success, Michael Jackson Senegalese-American singer Akon has described Nigerians as...

Education

At 39, prof. Aina Takes the Helm of JAMB After Oloyede’s Era

By : Chinasaokwu Helen Okoro At 39, prof. Aina Takes the Helm of JAMB After Oloyede’s Era In a development that has stirred...

Peace Talks

Gowon Reflects on Aburi Accord and Nigeria’s Unity

By : Chinasaokwu Helen Okoro Gowon Reflects on Aburi Accord and Nigeria’s Unity Nigeria’s former Head of State, Yakubu Gowon, has reignited debate...

Africa

Africa’s Talking Drum: When the Town Crier Lost His Voice

By: Chioma Madonna Ndukwu Africa’s Talking Drum: When the Town Crier Lost His Voice In the old trading town of Gberun, news travelled...