Immigration Dept arrests Nigerian fraudulently trying to acquire Malawi passport

The Immigration Department has arrested a Nigerian man who was trying to process for a Malawian passport on the pretext he married a Malawian woman. Chukwuma Kanayo Gbubhemobi is reported to have entered Malawi sometime during the novel pandemic Covid-19 times, officials at the Department said. The Malawian woman, Precious Ngwata, from Matekenya Village, Traditional […]

Reforms to be extended to embassies, says Chakwera: Malawi to establish diplomatic missions in Jerusalem, Lagos

President Lazarus Chakwera has said his government’s public castor reforms program being championed by Vice-President Saulos Chilima will be extended to the country’s foreign missions, accounding that Malawi will establish a diplomatic mission with Israel in Jerusalem. In  his maiden State of the Nation address (Sona) at Parliament in Lilongwe, Chakwera—who was elected in a […]

Nigerian drug dealer jailed in Malawi: Given four months sentence

Lilongwe Chief Resident Magistrate’s court has sentenced a Nigerian national to four months Imprisonment with Hard Labour (IHL) but suspended to two years for illegally possessing cocaine drugs. Lingadzi Police Spokesperson, Salomy Zgambo said the convict, Jude Okwuchukwu, 40, was found  guilty on Wednesday for illegal  possession of drugs contrary to Regulation 14 of the […]

Counterjab: Nigerians in Diaspora take fight against corruption to new level; what say you, Malawians abroad?

First off, apologies for my incomplete, half-baked entry earlier this week on Malawians resisting the continued stay in office of election chief Jane Ansah despite her poor handling of the presidential election “won” by the incumbent, President Peter Mutharika. And a quick note on the Supreme Court decision this week to suspend what were supposed […]

Russians, Nigerians face tougher immigration restrictions in Malawi: Suspected of aiding UTM

The Immigration Department of the Ministry of Homeland Security has instructed its officers to  ensure they double screen Russian and Nigerian visitors into the country and give tighter restrictions for fear that they may be aiding the UTM Party rig the May 21 2019  polls. A message from Chief Immigration Officer Masauko Medi to Visa […]

ECG expands in Nigeria: Apostle Shalom, Pastor Blackmore to lead new branches

South Africa-based Malawian prophet Shepherd Bushiri of the Enlightened Christian Gathering (ECG)  continues to expand globally with the latest being the expansion of new branches in Africa’s most populous country of Nigeria. With already 178 branches across the six continents, the opening of new branches in Nigeria represents a giant step of the church which […]

Malawi VP Chilima in Nigeria for ICT meeting in electoral process

Vice-President Saulos Chilima, who is also UTM party president, is in Abuja, Nigeria  attending a high level meeting on mitigating disruptive applications of information and communication technology (ICT) in electoral processes. Chilima, who ditched the governing Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) and will contest in next year’s presidential race on UTM ticket after getting the party’s […]

Chilima jets back from Nigeria summit

Malawi Vice President Saulos Chilima has returned from Nigeria where he attended the two day Africa-Israel dialogue summit. Chilima was welcomed at Kamuzu International Airport (KIA)  by his wife, Mary and other family friends and United Transformation Movement (UTM) officials. His  entourage to the summit consisted of only four people who included him, one officer […]

Chilima attending Africa-Israel Dialogue in Nigeria organised by Obasanjo-led Brenthurst Foundation

Vice-President Saulos Chilima is in Nigeria where he is attending the second Africa-Israel Dialogue organised by the Brenthurst Foundation which has board members with a wealth of leadership skills along with unparalleled knowledge of political and economic policy in Africa. The Vice-President, who is also leading the newly formed United Transformation Movement (UTM) that is […]

Malawi Police arrest 3 Nigerians over illicit drug trafficking

Malawi Police have arrested three Nigerians, two in the capital city Lilongwe and one in Blantyte ,  in connection with their alleged invovlement in illicit drug trade in the country. In Blantyre on Thursday, police  arrested Nze Chidiebere ,27 years old from village Inio,Tribe Igbo,Mbisi Town in Nigeria, C/O Area 36 Lilongwe Malawi on allegations […]

Bushiri thunderous welcome in Nigeria: Resumes Global Prophetic Tour of spreading the gospel

Prophet Shepherd Bushiri was on Friday in Abuja, Nigeria, received like a prince returning to take his throne as he resumed his world-wide tour of spreading the gospel. Bushiri announced the Global Prophetic Tour early in January meant to fulfil his church’s 2018 agenda of winning 2 Million Souls for Jesus Christ. Arriving in Abuja, […]

Malawi Police arrest another Nigerian in drug peddling crackdown

Malawi police operation to deal with an ‘epidemic’ of  drug and substance trade across the country has led to arrest of another Nigerian Julian Ihuoms, a resident of Area 47 in Lilongwe for being found with what are suspected to be dangerous. He was arrested in a raid on Sunday, Lilongwe police spokesman Kingsley Dandaula […]

Nigeria catches Prophet Bushiri’s spell: ‘Major 1’ attracts thousands to his services

Scenes of jubilation, awestruck and immense admiration of Prophet Shepherd Bushiri have been the order of the people in the streets of Warri, Delta State, Nigeria, as the man of God continue his 5 Day Crusade in the West African country. The South African based Malawian preacher, together with his spiritual father Prophet Uebert Angel, […]

Prophet Bushiri in Nigeria for a 5 day crusade: Start of two months Global Prophetic Tour

Prophet Shepherd Bushiri landed in Abuja, Nigeria, Wednesday night for a 5 day crusade in the country as he launches his Global Prophetic Tour which will take him to three continents.  In Nigeria, the Enlightened Christian Gathering (ECG) founder and leader will be in two States and will be joined by his spiritual father, Prophet […]

Four Nigerians to answer theft charges for stealing in car parks – Malawi Police

Malawi Police has said four Nigerian who were arrested at Lilongwe City Centre on Friday for  opening peoples’ locked car doors and apparently stealing valuables from the vehicles will answer charges of theft. Lilongwe Police Station publicist Kingsley Dandaula identified the four Nigerians are Joseph Okoye, aged 28, Erick Ochuku, 35, Daniel Edeiguru, 37, and […]

Africa richest man Dangote interested to invest fertiliser plant in Malawi, says new Nigeria envoy

Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote is interested in investing in the agricultural sector by establishing a fertilizer manufacturing company in Malawi, Nigerian High Commissioner Designate, retired Brigadier General Stanley Diriyai, has revealed. Diriyai disclosed Dangote’s interest on Tuesday after presenting his letters of credence to Malawi’s president Professor Peter Mutharika at the New State House […]

Malawi Police engage Nigerian community on security issues

In a bid to ensure security in the country, Malawi Police Commissioner for Central Region John Nyondo stressed the need for Nigerians residing in the country to take a role in ensuring that safety and security is prevailing in the region. Nyondo made the when he met with the Executive Committee of the Nigerian Community […]

Pictorial: Nigeria honours Bushiri with 24-hour military and police escort

South Africa-based Malawian prophet Shepherd Bushiri of the Enlightened Christian Gathering (ECG) four-day visit in Nigeria was an epitome of honour as government provided him with a 24 hour military and police escort and protection. Officials in Nigeria say such kind of security honour from government is only reserved for very very important people (VVIP) visiting the […]