In addition to banning the activities of political parties, Mali’s ruling junta has also imposed a ban on media coverage of political life. Mali‘s military junta continued to restrict political life in the country on Thursday, banning the media from reporting on the activities of political parties and associations. The country’s high authority for communication […]
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Kenya and Nigeria’s health regulators have initiated a recall of a specific batch of Johnson & Johnson’s children’s cough syrup following the detection of elevated levels of a potentially hazardous toxic substance. Tests conducted on Benylin Paediatric unveiled a concerning presence of diethylene glycol, a compound associated with fatalities among infants in various countries. The […]
Ethiopia is on the brink of becoming the newest member state of the East Africa Community (EAC), a development that will augment the population within the regional bloc to 420 million people, thereby expanding the total number of countries to nine. This announcement was made by Peninah Malonza, Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for the Ministry of […]
The police say the suspects wanted to disrupt the Eid celebrations at the palace of the Emir of Kano The police say they arrested 54 suspected political thugs on Wednesday during the Eid celebration in Kano. The police spokesperson in the state, Abdullahi Kiyawa, said in a statement that the suspects planned to disrupt a […]
Marrakech — Members of the Marrakech police prefecture arrested on Wednesday, on the basis of precise information provided by the services of the General Directorate of Territorial Surveillance, a 35-year-old French national who was the subject of international arrest warrants issued by the French judicial authorities for cases linked to deliberate homicide and international drug […]
Members of staff of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) have disclosed they are living in constant fear over the ongoing sacking since the appointment of Dr Olayemi Cardoso as the Governor. The CBN workers who spoke with Daily Trust said no department can be spared in the continued sacking ravaging the apex bank. The […]
Management and staff of Broadband Systems Corporation (BSC) paid homage to the victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in a commemoration event held at the Kigali Genocide Memorial, as Rwanda marks 30 years since the tragic event unfolded. The event, held on April 9, included various commemorative activities such as a tour of […]
Nigerians have been urged to stop cursing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and other leaders over the hardship and other socio-economic challenges facing the country. The Chief Imam and Grand-Mufti of Al-Huda Mosque Byazhin, Kubwa, Abuja, Dr Rafee Busayree Al-Ijebuwi, made the call on Wednesday in his Eid-el-Fitri khutbah (sermon) titled, ‘No fleeing from Allah but […]
The agriculture ministry has set aside N$5 million for the poultry value chain development scheme in all 14 regions. The allocation translates into a reduction of N$500 000, compared to the previous year. In the 2023/2024 FY, the programme received N$5.5 million for all 14 regions and benefitted 1 110 beneficiaries. This was announced by […]
Canadian Member of Parliament Arielle Kayabaga has requested the Canadian parliament to designate FDLR, a UN-sanctioned militia linked to the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda as a terrorist organisation. ALSO READ: Belgian FM asks DR Congo to end ties with FDLR The Liberal MP for London West and first black woman to become […]
Nairobi — Kenya’s food security is poised for enhancement with the imminent launch of the Sh260 million East Africa Germplasm Exchange Laboratory (RTB-EAGEL), aimed at bolstering agricultural productivity and increasing farm incomes. The laboratory, focusing on Roots, Tubers, and Banana (RTB) varieties, is a collaborative effort between the Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS), the […]
There are a number of ways that Nigerians can obtain British citizens even as some make efforts and plans to relocate. A lot of life opportunities abound for Nigerians who obtain British citizenship status. British citizenship status is often the final step for people including Nigerians who wish to settle in the United Kingdom permanently. […]
The Nyagatare Intermediate Court is set to deliver a verdict in the case of former Eastern Province governor Emmanuel Gasana. The verdict will be read on Thursday, April 11 at 3pm. He stands accused of soliciting and accepting illegal benefits in exchange for favors and abuse of office. During the la hearing on March 12, […]
The Ministry of Health and Social Services has unveiled plans to allocate N$10.9 billion toward meeting evolving health and social requirements in the nation. Kalumbi Shangula, the Minister of Health and Social Services, disclosed these intentions during a comprehensive overview of the ministry’s performance and forthcoming strategies. The population surge, as evidenced by a preliminary […]
Nairobi — Fortune Mgwili-Sibanda, TikTok’s Head of Public Policy and Government Relations for Sub-Saharan Africa, has emphasized TikTok’s role in the country’s creative economy and its commitment to safety. Addressing Kenyan legislators on April 9, 2024, Sibanda announced ongoing capacity-building workshops for policymakers and regulatory agencies, focusing on online safety, data privacy, and content moderation. […]
Former Atletico Madrid assistant manager German Burgos has apologised for an offensive comment aimed at Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal when he was working as a TV pundit. Burgos was commentating for Spanish television channel Movistar on Barcelona’s 3-2 win at Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League quarter-final first leg. After seeing footage of Yamal juggling […]
Nairobi — The Senate Energy Committee has asked Inspector General of Police, Japhet Koome, to arrest Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja over failure to heed their summons. The committee has accused Sakaja of frustrating a probe into February’s gas explosion in Embakasi’s Mradi area that left six dead and scores injured. Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna said […]
Nairobi — Kenya’s fuel consumption and demand fell last year, the latest data from the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) shows. According to a report, Kenyans consumed 4.3 million cubic meters of fuel in 2023, down from 4.5 million cubic meters during a similar period in 2022. The fall came at a time when […]