Month: February 2024
EAST AFRICA: Rwanda defies US calls, rejects withdrawal from DRC amid mounting tensions
By Ollus Ndomu In the midst of escalating tensions between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Rwanda has defiantly rebuffed calls...
NIGERIA: Nwabali Receives Chieftaincy Honor in Rivers as He is Crowned “The Pride of Egbema Kingdom”
WRITTEN BY: CHIOMA MADONNA NDUKWU Super Eagles goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali, was honored with the title of Ugo Egbema, "The Pride of Egbema Kingdom,"...
FOREIGN: Controversy Erupts as Pakistani Politician Resigns, Alleging Vote Rigging in His Favour
#OMAGIST@AFRICAWORLDNEWS In a bold move echoing political integrity, Hafiz Naeem ur Rehman, representing Jamaat-e-Islami party, relinquishes his recently secured provincial assembly seat, PS-129,...
NIGERIA: Seyi Tinubu Urges Nigerians to Endure Hardships with Hope Amidst Economic Challenges
WRITTEN BY: CHIOMA MADONNA NDUKWU Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu, encourages Nigerians to persevere through the nation's current challenges, expressing optimism...
NIGERIA: Unizik Student Allegedly Pours Hot Water on Hostel President in Cleaning Dispute
WRITTEN BY: CHIOMA MADONNA NDUKWU A heated disagreement over hostel cleaning at Twins Fall Lodge in Ifite-Awka turned violent when Chioma, a 200-level...
CBN Governor Claims Second Toughest Job Globally, Foresees Economic Relief
WRITTEN BY: CHIOMA MADONNA NDUKWU Olayemi Cardoso, the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), asserted at the 2024 First Plenary Assembly...
ETHIOPIA-SOMALIA: Tensions escalate over alleged security incident at AU Summit
By Ollus Ndomu Diplomatic tensions between Somalia and Ethiopia escalated over the weekend following allegations of a security incident during the African Union...
Zim Govt Rubbishes LGBTQ+ Scholarships
By Ollus Ndomu The Zimbabwean government has issued a strong condemnation of a scholarship program offered by the LGBTQ+ community, labeling it as...
NIGERIA: Catholic Bishops Condemn Tinubu’s Policies, Decry Rising Hardship in Nigeria
WRITTEN BY: CHIOMA MADONNA NDUKWU The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) has criticized President Bola Tinubu's policies, stating they are exacerbating hardship...
NIGERIA: Rainstorm Ravages Ita-Ogbolu, Claims One Life and Over 200 Homes in Ondo State
WRITTEN BY: CHIOMA MADONNA NDUKWU Tragedy struck Ita-Ogbolu community in Ondo State as a fierce rainstorm, accompanying the year's first downpour, wreaked havoc,...
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Pope Leo XIV Urges World Not to Lose Hope as War and Suffering Persist
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PETER ARMAND BOYO POSITIONS NIGMA 2026 AS A PLATFORM FOR GOSPEL MUSIC EXCELLENCE AND MENTAL HEALTH ADVOCACY
The Nigerian gospel music industry is preparing for another landmark event as the Nigeria International Gospel Music Awards (NIGMA) returns for its fifth...
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