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The Nigerian Air Force has put up the Falcon 900B aircraft for sale, calling on interested persons to submit their bids for the purchase of the aircraft, which is a part of the presidential air fleet. Details about the sale was contained in a flyer shared on the X page …

A long-term HIV prevention method for women has been approved for pilot use in Kenya for the first time. According to the Population Council, dapivirine vaginal ring has also been cleared for pilot use in Eswatini, Lesotho, South Africa, Uganda and Zimbabwe. The ring is made of flexible silicone and …

A man was caught after he alleged stole a woman’s handbag during mass service at a Catholic church in Anambra State. One Egbuaba Ifeaoma, who disclosed this in a Facebook post on Monday, December 4, 2023, said the incident happened at St Gregory Parish, in Iyiowa Odekpe, Ogbaru Local Government …

A Federal High Court sitting in Dawaki, Abuja, has convicted four men for financing Boko Haram terrorists.   The convicts, Modu Aisami, Zana Zarama, Umar Mohammed and Bunu Kame, were sentenced on Monday, December 4, 2023.   The Special Assistant on Communication and  Publicity to the Attorney-General of the Federation, …

Cameroon’s Health Minister, Dr Manaouda Malachie, has urged the population to trust the government’s health policy, amid growing scepticism over the malaria vaccines which arrived in the country nine days ago. In a statement on Wednesday, he detailed the benefits of the RTS,S vaccine in the fight against malaria, praising …

The government in the Democratic Republic of Congo has expressed regret at the European Union’s decision to withdraw its electoral observation mission from the country. DR Congo is set to hold presidential and parliamentary elections on 20 December, with 23 candidates running for president, amid a tense political climate. The …

DB Stex – Obasai To We [Prod. Foxyz] Sierra Leonean talented New skol Rapper unleashed his latest studio jam. For my Salone People Dubiously it’s tagged ” Obasai To We” It’s a jam, it’s worth listening. The song is produced by LR Foxyz.

The Liberian Presidential race has ended in a runoff as the two leading candidates, President George Weah (L) and Joseph Boakai (R), was seen in fierce contest as non secured majority votes to be coronated a winner. A run-off election is expected to be held next month in Liberia following …

The High Court in Pretoria has heard argument that President Cyril Ramaphosa’s decision to appoint Misuzulu kaZwelithini as King of the AmaZulu was premature. King Misuzulu’s half-brother, Mbonisi ka Bhekuzulu’s lawyers are arguing in the application challenging the King’s appointment. The application by Prince Simakade KaZwelithini Zulu and Prince Mbonisi …

The US has announced it’s resuming delivery of food aid for refugees in Ethiopia after a five-month hiatus. This comes after the authorities in Addis Ababa agreed to step away from distributing the supplies. Washington suspended aid in May – following a similar move by the UN – saying it …