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MEET ABI THE LADY WHO LOST HER BOYFRIEND AND ENDED UP SCAMMING A KENYAN JOUNALIST

Abi presented herself as polite, professional, and eager to collaborate. She reached out with a simple request—she needed help publishing a story and building visibility. On the other end was Bashir, a journalist based in Nairobi, someone who believed in giving people a chance and helping voices be heard. He offered his time, a blog platform from African blog and his expertise, trusting that the arrangement would be handled with honesty and respect. At first, everything seemed genuine. Conversations flowed, details were shared, and the process of preparing the publication moved forward smoothly. Bashir did his part diligently, investing effort and professionalism into ensuring the story would meet the right standards. But when it came time for Abi to fulfill her end of the agreement, things changed. Promises turned into excuses. Messages became inconsistent. What was once a clear agreement slowly faded into silence. In the end, Abi disappeared without sending the agreed payment, leav...
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South Sudan's former Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr. Bak Barnaba Chol arrested

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JUBA, South Sudan (AP) — A former South Sudan finance minister is the latest former government official arrested in a wave of detentions that analysts say shows cracks in the government of President Salva Kiir, who also faces an armed rebellion. The latest arrest came Friday when Bak Barnaba Chol was taken into custody while attempting to cross the border into Uganda. His arrest followed that of another former minister of finance and planning, Marial Dongrin Ater, who was fired in August. In the past week, a former central bank governor, a former undersecretary for the ministry of petroleum, and a general in the domestic intelligence agency previously posted to the same ministry have been detained. The exact reasons for the arrests remain unclear. Government spokesman Ateny Wek Ateny told local media outlet Eye Radio that the arrests were “not political” and were a “direct response to irregularities identified within the monetary system.” He said that a committee was invest...
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U.S. and Israel launch major attack on Iran

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MAJOR JOINT ATTACK: The United States launched "major combat operations" in Iran, joined by Israel, President Donald Trump announced in a video message today. IRAN'S LEADERS TARGETED: Israel targeted Iranian political and military leaders, two U.S. officials told NBC News, while the U.S. aimed to take out Iran’s ballistic missile and nuclear programs. TRUMP URGES REGIME CHANGE: Trump urged Iranians to “take over your government” when the strikes are over. “The hour of your freedom is at hand,” he said. IRAN RETALIATION: Iran responded by firing missiles at Israel as well as at U.S. bases across the region in the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain and Jordan, sending ripples across the Middle East. TEHRAN WILLING TO TALK: In an exclusive interview with NBC News, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Iran was interested in de-escalation and willing to talk if the U.S. and Israel halted attacks. He told Trump that regime change was "mission impossible....
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Iran says US must drop ‘excessive demands’ in nuclear negotiations

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Iranian foreign minister emphasizes seriousness and realism as key to successful negotiations with the United States. mission to nonemergency staff members to leave Israel amid fears of a regional war. Abbas Aragchi made the remarks during a phone call with his Egyptian counterpart Badr Abdel Ati, according to a report on Friday by the ISNA news agency cessive demands”. He did not elaborate on what those demands are. Aragchi’s statement tempered down previous comments where he hailed “progress” at the talks and described the last round of negotiations between Iranian and US officials in Geneva as the “most intense so far”. “It concluded with the mutual understanding that we will continue to engage in a more detailed manner on matters that are essential to any deal – including sanctions termination and nuclear-related steps,” he said. Further negotiations will be conducted in parallel to meetings between technical teams in Vienna in the coming days, the Iranian diplomat adde...
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👑 The Voice. The Vision. The Power — Cynthia Mwangi

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In the vibrant and competitive world of Kenyan media, few names command respect, admiration, and authority like Cynthia Mwangi . Known to many as “The Boss Lady,” she is not just a voice on radio — she is a movement, a mentor, and a master of her craft. From humble beginnings to becoming the Head of Radio at Hot 96 FM , Cynthia’s journey is a powerful testimony of discipline, resilience, and vision. In an industry where consistency determines longevity, she has not only survived — she has dominated. 🎙️ The Voice That Commands the Airwaves As co-host alongside Nick Odhiambo, Cynthia Mwangi brings balance, intelligence, wit, and commanding presence to the mic. While listeners tune in for the chemistry, they stay for her confidence, clarity, and fearless authenticity. She is not loud for attention — she is powerful by presence. She does not follow trends — she sets standards. Her transition from radio producer to Head of Radio is not luck. It is leadershi...
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Ramadan begins in Palestine, Gulf; Egypt, Syria, more Muslim states to come

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Ramadan began in several Arab and Islamic countries, while it is set to start in some other states a day later. Ramadan was sighted on Tuesday evening and that fasting has began today.  Religious authorities in Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Bahrain, Palestine, Sudan, Somalia and Djibouti also said today would be the first day of Ramadan. Iraq’s Sunni Endowment Diwan also announced that Ramadan would begin on Wednesday. Iraqi Shia Muslims also started their fasting on Wednesday. Ramadan also started for Sunni Muslims in Lebanon on Wednesday, according to Mufti Sheikh Abdul Latif Derian.
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‘The Voice Nigeria’ contestant Ifunanya Nwangene dies after being bitten by snake'

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Ifunanya Nwangene, a budding singer who captivated audiences with her perfo rmance of Rihanna’s “Take a Bow” on “The Voice Nigeria,” has died from a snake bite. She was 26. The incident occurred at her home in Abuja, the Nigerian capital, on Saturday when she was bitten on the wrist by a cobra while sleeping, according to Sam Ezugwu, the leader of the Amemuso Choir, of which she was a member. Footage circulating on social media shows a snake handler removing a medium-sized snake from her apartment. Two snakes were extracted in total, Ezugwu said. “She died in my hands,” said her closest friend, Paschal Nworgu. Nworgu told CNN he was by her bedside at the hospital she visited after a nearby clinic, where she’d initially sought treatment, informed her that they had no antivenom. Nworgu said that he’d arrived at the hospital, Federal Medical Center, Jabi, with Ezugwu at around noon on Saturday, two hours after receiving a WhatsApp message from Nwangene informing him that a sna...
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