By : Lloyd Mahachi High-profile Nigerian Pastor Tobi Adegboyega has dismissed claims that he is facing deportation from the UK, where his church is embroiled in allegations of financial misconduct. In an interview with the BBC, Pastor Adegboyega, leader of SPAC Nation (Salvation Proclaimer Ministries Limited), now known as Nation Family, stated categorically that “there is no deportation order.” He added that the court case was still an “ongoing issue” and that he was confident of resolving the matter. Pastor Adegboyega’s immigration status has been under scrutiny after it emerged that he had arrived in the UK in 2005 on…
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By : Lloyd Mahachi The United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres, has issued a stern warning to rich nations to fulfill their climate finance promises to poor countries. During a speech to Lesotho’s Parliament, Guterres emphasized the urgent need for developed countries to deliver on their commitment to provide $300 billion annually for climate finance. This funding is crucial for helping poor countries adapt to the devastating impacts of climate change. Guterres is currently on a three-day visit to southern Africa, where he has been engaging with leaders and assessing the region’s climate crisis. He noted that Africa contributes minimally to…
By : Lloyd Mahachi A somber mood engulfed a village in Kenya’s Rift Valley as dozens of medical interns attended the burial of their colleague, Francis Njuki, who had taken his own life. Njuki, a 29-year-old trainee pharmacist, had been struggling with feelings of exhaustion and frustration due to the non-payment of his salary by the government since he started working as an intern in August. The Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Union (KMPDU) reported that Njuki’s death was the fifth case of a medic taking their own life in the last two months due to “work-stress hardships and lack…
By : Lloyd Mahachi Dozens of cargo planes from the United Arab Emirates have landed at a small airstrip in Chad, sparking concerns that the UAE is funneling arms to Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF) rebels. The UAE has denied the allegations, stating that it is sending aid to Sudan via Chad, not arms. Since the civil war erupted in Sudan last year, at least 86 flights from the UAE have headed to the airstrip at Amdjarass in eastern Chad. Three-quarters of these flights were operated by carriers accused by the UN of ferrying Emirati weapons to a warlord in…
By : Lloyd Mahachi Zimbabwe’s Senate has approved a bill to abolish the death penalty. This is a big step towards eliminating this form of punishment in the country. The bill was passed on Thursday and will now be sent to President Emmerson Mnangagwa for his signature. It is expected that he will sign the bill into law soon. The death penalty has not been used in Zimbabwe for nearly 20 years. The last execution took place in 2005. Since then, there have been no executions, partly because no hangmen were willing to carry out the sentences. Despite this, courts…
By : Lloyd Mahachi Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan recently held separate meetings in Ankara with Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. These meetings are part of Erdogan’s ongoing efforts to mediate a contentious dispute over Somaliland, a self-declared independent region claimed by Somalia. The disagreement escalated earlier this year when Ethiopia announced plans to develop a port in Somaliland, a move Somalia vehemently opposes due to its claim of sovereignty over the region. Somaliland, which declared independence from Somalia in 1991, has not gained international recognition but operates with de facto autonomy. Ethiopia, a…
By : Lloyd Mahachi In a miraculous turn of events, an 11-year-old girl from Sierra Leone was rescued after surviving three harrowing days at sea, clinging to tire inner tubes. The girl, whose name has not been disclosed, was saved by a team from the non-governmental organization Compass Collective, who heard her cries for help while en route to another emergency in the Mediterranean. The girl recounted her journey, which began with 44 others departing from Sfax, Tunisia. Their boat sank in stormy weather, and she is believed to be the sole survivor. Wearing a basic life jacket and two…
By : Lloyd Mahachi The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) has announced that Saudi Arabia will host the 2034 Men’s World Cup. The decision, made during an online meeting chaired by FIFA President Gianni Infantino in Zurich, saw the Saudi bid receive widespread support from more than 200 FIFA member federations. As the sole bidder for the 2034 tournament, Saudi Arabia’s proposal moved forward unopposed, despite facing criticism over the country’s human rights record. FIFA and Saudi officials remain optimistic, asserting that hosting the tournament could foster progress, particularly in areas like women’s rights, which have been under scrutiny…
By : Lloyd Mahachi Hundreds of people, mostly women, marched in Nairobi, Kenya’s capital, to protest against the rising cases of femicide in the country. They were demanding an end to gender-based violence, which has become a major concern in Kenya. The protesters blew whistles and chanted “Stop killing women!” as they marched through the streets of Nairobi. They were peaceful, but the police intervened, firing teargas at the protesters and arresting at least three people. It’s not clear why the police intervened, as the national police spokesperson did not respond to requests for comment. The police action was widely…
By : Lloyd Mahachi Armed men have kidnapped dozens of women and children in a village in northwest Nigeria. This is a very serious situation. The kidnapping happened on Sunday in the village of Kafin Dawa in Zamfara State. The village is still in shock. Residents said the men were carrying assault rifles and went from door to door, taking people away. This must have been a very scary experience. One resident, Hassan Ya’u, said that more than 50 women and girls were kidnapped, including his younger sister. He managed to escape, but his sister was taken. The village was…