Kolawole Fagbohun was the 2007 Merit Award Winner in the Ogun State Public Service. Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun has appointed Kolawole Fagbohun as the state’s new Head of Service. This was contained in a statement issued in Abeokuta on Monday night by the Secretary to the State Government, Tokunbo Talabi. According to the statement, […]
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“When we first made Domitilla, it was a story inspired by societal challenges that, over time, have proven to be not only akin to the ’90s but trans-generational.” After 27 years of its first release, Zeb Ejiro, producer of the blockbuster movie, said a sequel to the movie, ‘Domitilla: The Reboot’ would be released on […]
Nairobi — Harambee Stars head coach Engin Firat has said the door will always be open for star Gor Mahia forward Benson Omalla, despite failing to make the cut to travel for Tuesday’s friendly match against Iran. Despite netting 18 times for Gor Mahia this season and sitting on the apex of the goal scorer’s […]
Mr Lalong said that the measure was designed to alleviate the plight of farmers caused by the recent egg glut in the state. The Plateau State Government has purchased a large number of eggs from the state chapter of the Poultry Association of Nigeria (PAN) in an offtake agreement. Governor Simon Lalong said this on […]
The Government of Liberia has committed $ US 1.8 Million to augment the salaries of Health Workers in the country. Speaking Friday, March 24, 2023, at the 3rd International Community Health Workers Symposium at the EJS Ministerial Complex in Congo Town, Liberia’s Vice President, Jewel Howard Taylor announced such initiative and noted that the Government […]
First Lady, Clar Marie Weah has praised Blue Lake Manufacturing Incorporated for the establishment of Liberia’s first Mayonnaise Factory, describing the endeavor as a major boost to the Liberian Economy. Mrs. Weah mentioned that the new Factory will provide jobs to many Liberians. The First Lady was speaking Friday, March 24, 2023, at Ceremonies marking […]
Egypt Should End Persecution of Critics, Open Dialogue Earlier this month, Human Rights Watch released a report exposing how Egyptian authorities are refusing to provide identity documents including passports, birth certificates, and national IDs to critics living abroad. The goal appears to be to disrupt their lives so much that they have to choose between […]
After 20 years of operation, the Ugandan through the Uganda Electricity Generation Company Limited UEGCL) has taken over the operation of the Nalubaale and Kiira power stations from Eskom Uganda Limited. The two power stations are now managed by Uganda Electricity Generation Company Limited (UEGCL), which will begin operations on April 1 as per the […]
The Executive Director of the Federation of Small and Medium small sized Enterprises Uganda John Walugembe has tasked government and Bank of Uganda to remit the pending balance of shillings 193 billion meant for the small business recovery fund. The funds are expected to act as a boost to the small business that suffered the […]
Nairobi — A mosque and a church were set ablaze in Kibra on Monday night in the aftermath of anti-government protests mobilized by opposition leader Raila Odinga. The fighting between two rival gangs escalated after a series of rallies in the slum addressed by Opposition leaders on the second day of mass demonstrations against the […]
Gaborone, Botswana — The government of Botswana said Monday it will buy a 24% stake in Belgian diamond company HB Antwerp. The deal comes amid uncertainty over Botswana’s long-standing sales agreement with industry giant De Beers. Officially opening HB Antwerp’s cutting and polishing plant in Gaborone, President Mokgweetsi Masisi said Botswana must gain more from […]
Catholic Relief Services (CRS-Malawi Women) last week joined the international community in commemorating this year’s International Women’s Day with a call to the world to embrace equity. Activities to mark the day took place at CRS Malawi Head Office in Lilongwe. Annually, the International Women’s Day (IWD) falls on March 8. This year, the day […]
Belarusian Minister of Foreign Affairs Sergei Aleinik has hailed bilateral relations with Zimbabwe which he said are aimed at developing of economic cooperation. Welcoming Zimbabwe’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, Frederick Shava, on an official visit to Belarus, Aleinik said the corporation between the two countries showed potential of economic boom. “Together we […]
Nairobi — Influential Greece-based forward Esse Akida has returned to the national women’s football team Harambee Starlets after being named in the provisional squad for next month’s international friendly match against Albania. Akida has been away from the team for close to four years, but the differences that put her out seemed to have been […]
Deputy Minister of health Halima Daudi has expressed the need for more investment in efforts to fight against tuberculosis (TB) and leprosy in Malawi. Daudi was speaking in Mchinji during the commemorations of World TB and Leprosy Elimination Day under the theme: Yes We Can End TB” and Act Now: End Leprosy” “Despite numerous investments, […]
Former President Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika has admitted for the first time since he was booted out of power in June 2020 that he has no solutions to the social and economic challenges weighing down Malawians at the moment. Mutharika said this is the reason why he rejected an invitation from President Dr. Lazarus McCarthy […]
Five Suspects in Late Rapper AKA’s Shooting Arrested in Cape Town – Reports News24 reports that five men are being questioned in relation to the murder of rapper Kiernan Forbes, also known as AKA. The news website quotes Netwerk24 as saying that detectives from KwaZulu-Natal reportedly apprehended three of the suspects at a shopping centre […]
In its weekly weather statement, the Department of Climate Change & Meteorological Services indicates that from today (Monday March 27 to Sunday April 2), the public should expect windy, cool to warm and mostly cloudy conditions with locally heavy rains and thunderstorms — mainly over lakeshore areas, north and part of central areas. “Patches of […]