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Malawian Pastor Bushiri freed on bail in South Africa
Flamboyant self-styled prophet Shepherd Bushiri and his wife Mary, who have been charged with fraud and money-laundering, have been granted bail of 100,000 rand each ($7,400; £5,000) by a court in South Africa's capital, Pretoria.
Former Covenant University vice-chancellor passes on at 59
A Professor of Guidance and Counselling and former Vice-Chancellor of Covenant University, Ota, Ogun State, Aize Obayan, has passed on. She was 59.
Uganda deploys additional troops along border with DR Congo
The Ugandan military has deployed additional troops along its common border with the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) to prepare for possible infiltration and attacks from the rebel group Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), a spokesperson said on Tuesday.
1 Tanzanian, 7 Malawian soldiers killed in eastern DR Congo
Eight United Nations peacekeepers were killed in an operation against a rebel militia in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, the UN Security Council said on Thursday.
Four Malawian UN soldiers killed in DR Congo – Malawi army
Four Malawian peacekeepers in the Democratic Republic of Congo have been killed, the Malawian military said on Thursday.
UN: 35,000 refugees will soon run out of food in Malawi
More than 35,000 refugees and asylum seekers in Malawi will run out of food in less than two months, the UN warned on Friday.
Malawi court halts ‘racist’ Mahatma Gandhi statue plan
Campaigners in Malawi won an injunction on Wednesday to temporarily halt work on a statue of Mahatma Gandhi in the commercial capital as part of a $10 million construction deal with Delhi.
CAF endorses FIFA’s Gianni Infantino for second term
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) yesterday endorsed FIFA President, Gianni Infantino, whose current tenure end in June next year, for a second term in office.
Malawi VP vows to probe current government if voted to power
Malawian Vice-President Saulos Chilima, who has quit the ruling party and plans to run for president, has said that his administration would investigate alleged corruption among officials of the current government and anyone at fault “will not be spared”.
Malawi’s Peter Mutharika says corruption reports “fake news”
President Peter Mutharika of Malawi says reports accusing him of fraudulently benefiting from a 3.9 million dollars government contact were “fake news” as part of a ploy to smear him ahead of a national election in 2019.
Malawi can eradicate HIV, says doctor who discovered AIDS virus
Malawi, which has one of the highest rates of the deadly HIV and AIDS infections, is on course to eradicate the virus, Jay Levy who co-discovered the AIDS virus 35 years ago said.
Botswana shuts controversial pastor’s church over ‘miracle money’
Botswana has shut down the church of a controversial Malawian self-styled prophet, who claimed to walk on air.
Police arrest 200 Malawi vigilante in vampire mob killing
Police in Malawi have arrested 200 suspected members of vigilante mobs that have been killing people they believe are vampires.
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Rwanda seizes skin bleaching products worth $46,000
Rwandan authorities have seized skin bleaching products and other illegal products worth $46,000 in a joint operation conducted in different parts of the country, the Rwanda Investigation Bureau said on Friday.
Election: INEC concludes distribution of sensitive materials in Kogi
The Independent National Electoral Commission office in Lokoja, Kogi State, says it has concluded the distribution of sensitive materials for the Presidential and National Assembly elections to all the 21 local government areas of the state.
FIRS lifts restrictions on bank accounts of alleged tax defaulters
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has written to banks, directing them to lift the lien on tax defaulters’ bank accounts for 30 days.
France probes sexual assault claim against Vatican envoy
French prosecutors said Friday they were investigating a sexual assault complaint made against the Vatican’s envoy to Paris in more unwelcome news for the Catholic church as it looks to turn the page on years of scandal.
Israel denies Benjamin Netanyahu’s Holocaust comment in Poland
Israel has denied reports that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu implicated Poles in the Holocaust during World War II, in an incident that threatened to spark another major spat between the two countries.
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Election: NYSC warns corps members against gratification
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has again warned corps members against collecting gratification while on election duty, saying that anyone caught would be prosecuted
MFM’s Kenedinum Chucks wants ‘total concentration’ ahead of next NPFL ties
MFM star Kenedinum Chucks feels excited to have scored the winning goal in the Olukoya come back win over Niger Tornadoes FC of Minna in the matchday eight of the Nigeria Professional Football League.
Dozens feared dead in Niger boat accident
Forty-three people, most of them from Benin, are missing after an overloaded boat sank in the Niger River, a local official said Thursday.
Kalidou Koulibaly: Napoli can compete for the title
Senegalese defender Kalidou Koulibaly is adamant that Napoli can compete with Juventus for the Serie A title.
Elections: INEC assures observers of safety
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has assured observers of safety during the forthcoming general elections.