GRENADA IN SHOCK AS AUTOPSY CONFIRMS EX- SENATOR NEILON FRANKLYN WAS POISONED
Wayne Lumbasi September 10, 2025
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GRENADA IN SHOCK AS AUTOPSY CONFIRMS EX- SENATOR NEILON FRANKLYN WAS POISONED

Wayne Lumbasi Grenada is grappling with shock and sorrow after an autopsy confirmed that former Senator and customs officer Neilon Franklyn died from poisoning. The findings, released on Monday, September 8, by leading Trinidadian pathologist Professor Hubert Daisley, showed that the 28-year-old suffered multiple organ failure caused by toxic substances in his system. Early examinations suggest ethylene glycol, a chemical found in antifreeze, may have […]

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SIDI OULD TAH TAKES OVER AS NEW PRESIDENT OF THE AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK
Wayne Lumbasi September 4, 2025
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SIDI OULD TAH TAKES OVER AS NEW PRESIDENT OF THE AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK

Wayne Lumbasi The African Development Bank (AfDB) has entered a new era of leadership with the appointment of Mauritanian economist Sidi Ould Tah as its ninth President, succeeding Nigeria’s Dr.Akinwumi Adesina, who concluded his second and final term in September 2025. During his decade-long tenure, Adesina spearheaded transformative initiatives that strengthened the AfDB’s global reputation. He oversaw the bank’s landmark 5 agenda focusing on energy access, food security, […]

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NEW WAVE OF AFRICAN PRIDE RISES IN THE CARIBBEAN
Wayne Lumbasi August 18, 2025
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NEW WAVE OF AFRICAN PRIDE RISES IN THE CARIBBEAN

Wayne Lumbasi A powerful revival of African identity is sweeping across the Caribbean, reshaping culture, politics, and community life. From Jamaica to Barbados, young people are proudly reclaiming their African heritage, infusing it into art, fashion, music, and education. Music has become one of the strongest voices of this movement. Reggae and Dancehall now blend […]

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FOUR TEAMS SEAL SPOTS IN CHAN QUARTER-FINALS
Wayne Lumbasi August 18, 2025
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FOUR TEAMS SEAL SPOTS IN CHAN QUARTER-FINALS

Wayne Lumbasi The race for the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) quarter-finals is heating up, with four teams already punching their tickets to the last eight. Hosts Kenya became the first nation to qualify after results in Group A guaranteed them a top-two finish, even before their final group match. Their passage was later confirmed […]

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NIGERIA NEGOTIATES $346M ARMS DEAL WITH US
Wayne Lumbasi August 16, 2025
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NIGERIA NEGOTIATES $346M ARMS DEAL WITH US

Wayne Lumbasi Nigeria has entered negotiations with the United States for a $346 million arms deal aimed at boosting its military capabilities in the fight against terrorism, banditry, and insurgency. The proposed agreement will see the U.S. supply Nigeria with advanced helicopters, surveillance systems, and precision-guided weapons. Officials say the package is critical for enhancing […]

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LIVERPOOL START STRONG WITH 4–2 VICTORY
Wayne Lumbasi August 16, 2025
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LIVERPOOL START STRONG WITH 4–2 VICTORY

Wayne Lumbasi The Premier League kicked off in style on Friday night, bringing back the intensity, passion, and spectacle that define England’s top flight. At Anfield, defending champions Liverpool launched their title defence with a thrilling 4–2 victory over Bournemouth, in a game filled with emotion, fightbacks, and late heroics. https://x.com/LFC/status/1956460130553229624?t=udZVkUnQ5HdhsfpLEs0mUQ&s=19 The evening began on […]

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KENYA AND BBC CLASH OVER CHILD TRAFFICKING CLAIMS
Wayne Lumbasi August 15, 2025
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KENYA AND BBC CLASH OVER CHILD TRAFFICKING CLAIMS

Wayne Lumbasi A storm is brewing between the Kenyan government and the BBC after the release of a shocking documentary exposing alleged child sex trafficking in Nakuru County. The investigative piece by BBC Africa Eye, “Madams: Exposing Kenya’s Child Sex Trade,” revealed disturbing claims of underage girls; some as young as 13 being sexually exploited […]

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AFRICA’S REGIONAL BLOCS UNITE TO STEER DRC PEACE TALKS
Wayne Lumbasi August 15, 2025
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AFRICA’S REGIONAL BLOCS UNITE TO STEER DRC PEACE TALKS

Wayne Lumbasi In a major step toward stabilizing eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Africa’s key regional organizations have merged their peace initiatives to create a unified mediation framework. The East African Community (EAC), Southern African Development Community (SADC), and African Union (AU) have consolidated their efforts to ensure a coordinated and stronger approach […]

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TRUMP WARNS PUTIN OF “VERY SEVERE CONSEQUENCES” IF UKRAINE WAR CONTINUES
Wayne Lumbasi August 14, 2025
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TRUMP WARNS PUTIN OF “VERY SEVERE CONSEQUENCES” IF UKRAINE WAR CONTINUES

Wayne Lumbasi U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a warning to Russian President Vladimir Putin, saying there will be “very severe consequences” if Moscow continues its war in Ukraine after their upcoming summit in Alaska. Speaking in Washington, Trump declined to specify whether those consequences would involve sanctions, tariffs, or other measures, saying, “I don’t […]

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