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Nasarawa Governor Loads Up on 47 New Aides
Nasarawa State leader Abdullahi Sule picked 47 new helpers to work across different government departments. The governor chose three senior special assistants and 44 other staff members during his latest round of appointments. Barrister Labaran Shuaibu Magaji serves as the state government secretary and shared the news through an official statement dated May 29. Sule wants these new workers to make public services run better throughout the region. The appointments represent his push to improve how the state government operates for residents. The governor selected SP Mohammed Ahmed Ibrahim as one of three senior special assistants for the administration. Habibu S. Agah and Imam Dr. Muhammad Ali received the other two senior positions...
Tinubu Told to See Mokwa Flood Horror Up Close
Former Senator Shehu Sani wants President Bola Tinubu to travel to Mokwa and meet flood victims face to face. The politician believes the country leader should walk through the muddy disaster areas and comfort grieving families. Heavy rains killed 150 people and forced thousands from their homes across Niger State last week. The flooding hit the rural community hard after storms began Wednesday night and continued Thursday morning. Sani thinks both government and opposition leaders need to show they care about suffering people. The senator praised Tinubu for starting the Lagos-Calabar coastal road project recently. He also said opposition book launches serve good purposes for the country. However Sani stressed that visiting disaster...
Keffi Homeowners Cash In Big for Flyover
Nasarawa state leader Abdullahi Sule signed off on paying property owners 600 million naira for land needed to build a new flyover. The construction project will take place at Total Roundabout located within Keffi Local Government Area. Mohammed Wada Yahaya runs the Nasarawa Urban Development Board and shared the news through his Facebook account on Sunday morning. Yahaya lives near Keffi and said payments to affected people will start soon. The state government wants to help families who must move from their properties. The flyover project received approval several months back with a total cost exceeding 10 billion naira. Officials hope the new bridge will reduce traffic jams that slow down movement through Keffi. The construction...
Zanu PF Pulls Out All Stops in Insiza Clash
ZANU PF members gathered on Saturday to support their chosen candidate for the Insiza North seat. Albert Nguluvhe leads the party across Matabeleland South and spoke to supporters who came despite cold weather. He urged party members to unite behind Delani Moyo after seven people competed during primary elections. The party official stressed that members must work together to keep the constituency under ZANU PF control. Nguluvhe reminded everyone that only one person emerged from the selection process. Patrick Hove serves as a national party consultant and echoed calls for harmony among supporters. He told the crowd that members need to put aside personal disagreements to win the election. The party leadership believes unity will help...
Zimbabwe Hooks 10K Teachers on AI with UAE Deal
Zimbabwe plans to teach more than 10,000 educators each year about artificial intelligence and computer skills. The country struck a deal with the United Arab Emirates to make this training happen. Minister Jenfan Muswere told reporters about the program after a Cabinet meeting held at Harare. The partnership focuses on helping teachers and college instructors learn new technology. Officials want to boost the country's move toward better industry and digital growth. UAE education companies will help Zimbabwe bring advanced training to rural areas that need it most. Solar panels will power the schools and learning centers across the nation. The government wants to improve how students learn practical skills for future jobs. Education...
Harare Goes Crazy for Russian Dance Show
Russian artists performed at the first Days of Russian Spiritual Culture held in Harare. TV BRICS served as the international media partner for these cultural events. Ambassador Nikolay Krasilnikov said the visit came from agreements made between both countries during 2024. The Russian and Zimbabwe culture ministers reached these deals at the St. Petersburg International United Cultures Forum. The State Song and Dance Ensemble Altai traveled from Russia to showcase their homeland traditions. The performers presented I Feel the Soul of Russia featuring sixteen vocal and dance pieces. Elena Berezikova leads the ensemble and said the tour created chances for cultural exchange between nations. Artists created a special African-style...
South Africa To Soar With UAE Backed Satellite
South Africa and the United Arab Emirates will work together on building a new satellite. Mondli Gungubele leads digital transformation efforts for the South African government and announced the partnership. The Emirates News Agency shared details about the project with TV BRICS news partners. Both countries signed papers at the SAMENA Leaders meeting held during 2025. Leaders from both nations plan to move forward with the space technology project. Gungubele spoke about the deal at the Dubai summit where business leaders gathered. He said the UAE has advanced satellite technology that South Africa wants to use. The partnership builds on the Middle Eastern country's space program successes. Officials from both governments agreed to...
Zimbabwe Warriors Depart for Morocco with Local Stars
Local Warriors players departed Zimbabwe on Sunday morning headed for Morocco. The group contains ten players and technical staff members who flew out from Harare. Zimbabwe will play friendly matches against Burkina Faso on June 6 and Niger on June 10. The traveling squad features Isheanesu Mauchi from Simba Bhora and Peter Muduhwa from Highlanders. Other local players joining the trip are Godknows Murwira, Emmanuel Jalai, Mthokozisi Msebe, Khama Billiat, Richard Hachiro, Donald Mudadi, Walter Musona, and Tawanda Macheke. Foreign-based Warriors will meet up with the local group once they arrive in Morocco. The overseas players will complete the full squad for both friendly matches. Zimbabwe plans to use these games as preparation for...
COMESA CEO Sounds Alarm Shoppers in Danger
A trade group leader says shoppers need better education about their rights across eastern and southern Africa. Willard Mwemba runs the COMESA Competition Commission and spoke at a meeting held across several countries. The Lagos gathering brought together people who make rules for businesses and markets. Smart shoppers help make sure companies compete fairly with each other. Mwemba believes customers who know their rights can fight back against unfair business practices. The commission plans to change its rules to protect consumers more directly. Right around 21 countries have different laws about protecting shoppers from bad business deals. These mixed-up rules make it hard for officials to punish companies that cheat customers...
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