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South African Lotto Winner Plans to Support Church and Family with R5.2 Million Jackpot
A South African woman who won 5.2M Rands (CFA 174 Million) in the Lotto Plus 2 jackpot plans to donate some of her winnings to her church. “I’m an avid churchgoer and as part of my way of giving back to the community I will donate some of my winnings to my church. I’m grateful…

Spike in Kidnappings in Yaoundé: Authorities Urge Community Vigilance
Yaoundé, Cameroon – In recent events that have shaken the city, two teenage girls were found after disappearing under suspicious circumstances. These incidents have drawn attention to the alarming issue of kidnappings in the area. In one case, two men were arrested for allegedly kidnapping young women and demanding ransom. They used deceptive tactics, such…

Kamala Harris Blames Husband for Election Loss Amid Divorce Speculations
According to a report by the Daily Mail, the former US vice president has blamed her “dead weight” husband for the loss in the 2024 presidential election. After the divorce rumours of Barack Obama and Michelle Obama, Kamala Harris is making headlines for a possible divorce with her husband, Doug Emhoff. According to a report…

Donald Trump Inaugurated as 47th President of the United States
Washington, D.C. – In a historic return to the White House, Donald Trump was inaugurated as the 47th President of the United States on Monday, January 20, 2025. The ceremony, held indoors at the U.S. Capitol Rotunda due to freezing temperatures, marked Trump’s second term in office after previously serving as the 45th President from…

THE PRESIDENT OF THE FEDERAL REP. OF THE SOUTHERN CAMEROONS- AMBAZONIA GUEST AT TRUMP – VENCE INAUGURAL
The Secretary of State for Information and IT of the Federal Government of the Southern Cameroons / Ambazonia, Dr Martin Mungwa writes : President Sako has been invited by the Office of the Vice President to the Trump inauguration event that started today, Sunday, Jan 19 , at the Capitol 601 Avenue F, about an…

Cameroon Among Top Jailers of Journalists in Africa: CPJ Report 2024
The CPJ report for 2024 highlights the alarming state of press freedom in Africa and around the world. Here are some key points: Global Context: A total of 361 journalists were behind bars as of December 1, 2024, the second-highest number ever recorded by CPJ. This reflects a global trend of increasing repression against journalists….

Harris declines to invite Vance for courtesy visit to vice president’s residence before inauguration
When JD Vance, his wife Usha, and their three young children move into the Naval Observatory residence on Jan. 20, it will be their first time inside the white Queen Anne-style mansion that has been home to vice presidents since the 1970s. Vice President Kamala Harris has not extended an invitation for a formal sit-down…

Trump runs out of inauguration VIP tickets for $1m donors after record support: ‘Space is limited’
President-elect Donald Trump‘s inaugural committee is no longer selling tickets for major donors to attend his swearing-in ceremony due to a reported shortage. Million-dollar donors are now on wait lists for inaugural events, as tickets for many of the events in Washington, D.C., that weekend have been sold out. That has not stopped donors from cutting…

Breaking News No.262 Now Available in Newsstands and Digital Format
We are thrilled to announce that the latest edition of our esteemed newspaper is now available for purchase at newsstands across the city. This edition brings a wealth of articles, insightful analyses, and in-depth reporting on the most pressing issues of our time. For those who prefer the convenience of technology, we have also released…

U.S. Returns $52.88 Million in Confiscated Assets to Nigeria, Supporting Rural Electrification and Justice System
The United States has returned $52.88 million in assets linked to Diezani Alison-Madueke, Nigeria’s former Minister of Petroleum Resources. This recovery is part of ongoing anti-corruption efforts between the two nations. The funds were repatriated following a formal signing ceremony in Abuja, where Nigeria’s Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, announced…