A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in Maitama has granted bail to former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Wednesday, complied with the order made on November 2. In a ruling, Justice Olukayode Adeniyi had directed the anti-graft agency to […]
Nairobi — FKF Premier League newcomers Shabana FC have parted ways with head coach Sammy Okoth and goalkeeper trainer Collins Oduor after a torrid run in their campaign. Okoth had earlier on announced he was stepping down from the team after their loss to Ulinzi Stars two weeks ago but was prevailed upon to remain. […]
Teso — Just a week after the national government and county government distributed relief foods and iron sheets to the victims of storm and floods in Teso North, residents are now exchanging the items with cash or a glass of the sweetener “chang’aa”. The victims who received 17 iron sheets; 10 from national government and […]
Nairobi — Former Government Pathologist Dr. Moses Njue is dead. Reports indicate that Dr. Njue succumbed to a long illness on Wednesday morning at his residence in Embu. Dr. Njue’s illustrious career included serving as the Chief Executive Officer of Embu Level 5 Hospital before his retirement three years ago. His contributions to the medical […]
Nairobi — The Kenya National Highways Authority (KENHA) now says the Siolo-Merille Road is impassible following heavy rains and flooding saying it is currently impassable In a statement, KeNHA stated that the road was not safe for transportation due to the ongoing heavy rains across the country. “KeNHA wishes to notify and caution motorists plying […]
The Minister for local government, Raphael Magezi, has called upon the Arua City Council to address the allocation and resettlement issues in the Arua Central main market. This directive comes in response to an investigative report from the office of the Resident City Commissioner, which revealed that due processes were not followed in the market […]
Nairobi — Members of Parliament (MPs) have approved the names of 27 envoys nominated by President William Ruto to represent Kenya in various countries. They will fill ambassadorial roles in South Africa, India, Rwanda, Botswana, Malaysia, Angola, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, among others. “Pursuant to Articles 132(2)(e) and Section 5 of the […]
The Minister for Energy and Mineral Development, Ruth Nankabirwa, has revealed that the Ugandan government has entered into an agreement with Vitol Bahrain, a Middle Eastern company, to monopolize the importation of petroleum products. This development comes as a response to the ongoing challenges of increasing fuel prices in the country. The Committee on Environment […]
Naiobi — Water levels in the Tana River have surged to critical levels, putting the counties of Garissa, Tana River, and Kilifi at a heightened risk of flooding. According to the Kenya Red Cross, the rising waters threaten lives and livelihoods with local authorities and emergency response teams taking swift action to safeguard the communities […]
Authorities in Mozambique have eased jail terms for Malawians incarcerated in Tete Province jails. Malawi Consul General in Tete Province in Mozambique Happy Saka says Malawians will now be allowed to visit their relatives in Tete Province prisons. He says this development follows an agreement after meetings his office has had with the provincial director […]
Nairobi — The ongoing rains have claimed lives and displaced more than 50,000 people in various parts of the country. The latest four deaths were reported in Kitui while others died in various parts of northern Kenya which is worst affected by the floods. The rains which, locals say, is worse than El Nino have […]
Harare — Due to a surge in rebel warfare in the area, the major power lines to the city of Goma in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo have been severed, cutting off power to hospitals and water systems, Reuters reports. Goma is home to nearly two million people and serves as the seat […]
Harare — Conflicting groups in Sudan have not agreed upon an instant ceasefire, indicating that violence would likely continue despite efforts by mediators to call for a ceasefire and humanitarian corridors, the East African reports. The conclusion of the latest round of negotiations in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, which was facilitated by the U.S., Saudi Arabia, […]
In a not-so-distant future, the world envisions a time when smoking becomes obsolete—where demand for cigarettes has withered away and smokers have either quit tobacco and nicotine completely or switched to a better alternative. It’s a future that’s within reach, thanks to innovation, science, and investment. At PMI, we’ve spent decades and billions of dollars […]
At least 24 civilians were killed in Mamfe, in the English-speaking southwest region of the country. According to municipal and prefectural authorities, children, women and men are among the victims. The attack started a little before 4:00 a.m. local time, in the Egbekaw neighborhood, a high-risk neighborhood as armed groups circulate in the area. The […]
National Elections Commission electoral supervisor in Pleebo Sodoken District, Maryland County, Cece Munah Nimely, should be apprehended by now, for questioning in connection with a purported leaked audio making rounds in Monrovia that links her to making confession to ballot stuffing against Representative Bhofa Chambers during the 10 October elections. In the purported audio, Madam […]
Coalition for Democracy in Nigeria, (CODIN) has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to ensure that loots recovered from former Head of State, General Sanni Abacha are properly accounted for. The pro-democracy group made the call by its President, Mr Mashood Erubami while addressing members at the end of an emergency meeting in Ibadan yesterday. […]
SABC’s outspoken uKhozi FM presenter, Zimiphi Zimdollar Biyela, has denied claims on social media that the burning of her family minibuses is connected to a public spat she had with Police Minister Bheki Cele. On Saturday morning three minibuses that belong to Zimdollar were burnt in separate places. Two vehicles were burnt in eShowe, north […]