Boston — For the third time this year, the cruel hands of death have again dealt another stinging blow to Liberian journalism, with the passing of Mr. James S. Seitua, former Editor-in-Chief of the Daily Observer newspaper in Monrovia. Mr. Seitua, 67, died on October 13, 2022 at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Brockton, Massachusetts […]
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Though being one of the country’s most valued bloggers, Sheikh is also a music critic with a huge experience in the Liberian Music Industry. With a comparative analysis, Sheikh relates Liberian musicians’ work ethics to that of the Nigerians. In his analysis, he did clearly provide a vivid understanding of the slow growth, the unfairness […]
Nairobi — Mashujaa Day celebrations kicked off at Uhuru Gardens in Nairobi on Thursday led by President William Ruto who was hosting his first national day celebration as Head of State. Chief Justice Martha Koome, Parliament Speakers Moses Wetangula and Amason Kingi were among dignitaries gracing the celebrations. Also in attendance was activist lawyer Miguna […]
Bukoba — Kagera Regional Commissioner (RC), Albert Chalamila, has appealed to government to consider granting tax relief on essential building materials to help residents in his region which is over 1,000 kilometres far away from Dar es Salaam. ” I appeal to government to consider giving tax relief on essential building materials taking into consideration […]
Sumbawanga — PEOPLE in Rukwa Region are breathing a sigh of relief now with the easing of transport woes thanks to the on-going road construction and repairs; projects that are expected to open up trade and investment opportunities in the region. Local markets are now flourishing. New customers flock from distant villages, new vendors have […]
The government has promoted a total of 262,800 public servants as of September, this year, the Minister of State in the President’s Office (Public Service Management and Good Governance) Ms Jenister Mhagama revealed on. The minister also disclosed that President Samia Suluhu Hassan has endorsed accelerated promotion of other 67,000 civil servants who had been […]
Journalists, just like other Ugandans have been asked to stop saving blindly but rather have a purpose and this way, they will achieve from saving. “Have something to show for your saving. Don’t just save for the sake of doing it but at the end you must show something that you got out of saving. […]
The leader of Alliance for National Transformation (ANT) Mugisha Muntu has lashed out at President Museveni for lecturing the Criminal Investigations Division (CID) on income generation instead of increasing its budget. Muntu made the remarks shortly after President Museveni delivered a lecture of opportunity to middle level Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID) officers who have been […]
Government has sent its deepest condolences to the family of anti-apartheid activist and internationally renowned theologian, Father Albert Nolan, who passed away peacefully in his sleep on Monday. Father Nolan was a dedicated South African Catholic priest, who challenged religious views and reasons for apartheid to exist. His life was dedicated to the struggle for […]
Leader of Opposition, Mathias Mpuuga has said he wont devote his attention to the theatrics of Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba because in his view, the first son is not very consequential. Speaking to Nile Post, Mpuuga said: “I have not given much attention to Mr Muhoozi but reading what he tweets and where he stands, I […]
The Office of the President, Elegu Border Post management and other labour exportation stakeholders have launched the yellow fever vaccination online verification system at Elegu Point of Entry. This follows President Museveni’s directive to his Office, to get involved in the labour externalization industry and coordinate the online verification exercise. Located in Amuru district in […]
Liberia: Restrain Weah’s Govt
-Embattled-Cllr. Martin Proclaims Article 2 of the 1986 Constitution provides that “this Constitution is the supreme fundamental law of Liberia and its provisions shall have binding force and effect on all authorities and persons throughout the republic. Accordingly, any laws, treaties, statutes, decrees, customs, and regulations found to be inconsistent with it shall, to the […]
President Museveni has appointed retired Church of Uganda Archbishop Henry Luke Orombi as the new chancellor of Muni University. The appointment was contained in a September, 28, 2022 instrument. “In exercise of the powers vested in the President by section 30(1) of the Universities and Other Tertiary Institutions Act 2001 and acting on the recommendation […]
Beirut — Exorbitant Illegal Charges for People Hired to Build World Cup Infrastructure Many migrant workers paid exorbitant and illegal recruitment fees to make the 2022 World Cup in Qatar possible, Human Rights Watch said today. But FIFA and Qatari authorities have yet to commit to a remedy fund for serious abuses against migrant workers, […]
29 match officials make the final cut Match officials from 23 countries Breakdown: 10 referees, 12 assistant referees and 7 VAR With just over 10 days left before kick-off of the second edition of CAF Women’s Champions League in Morocco, CAF today announced the final list of match officials that have been selected for the […]
Nairobi — Activist lawyer Miguna Miguna deported from the country in 2018 over his role in the swearing in of opposition leader Raila Odinga as the “People’s President” is back in the country. Miguna returned unrestrained on Thursday after failed court-backed attempts under President Uhuru Kenyatta’s era. He lauded President William Ruto for upholding the […]
Action must be taken immediately to prevent “genocide” in Ethiopia’s Tigray region, World Health Organization head Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told reporters from WHO headquarters in Geneva. “The world is not paying enough attention. There is a very narrow window now to prevent genocide in Tigray,” he said. Tedros, who is from the northern region, has […]
ABU announced 24th October for resumption but lectures begin nine weeks later. Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) has announced a date for the resumption of academic activities. In a bulletin released after a Senate meeting on Wednesday, the university announced 24th October for the resumption of academic activities. However, lectures for undergraduate students begin on 3rd […]