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admin - February 17, 2026

NIGERIA: INEC Holds Crucial Talks With Transport Unions To Secure Smooth Polling Day Logistics In FCT

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria  The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has wrapped up a key preparatory meeting with major transport unions in the Federal Capital Territory to lock in reliable logistics support for the upcoming Area Council elections set for Saturday. Representatives from the National Union of Road Transport Workers and the National Association of […]
admin - February 17, 2026

NIGERIA: Nigeria–US Defence Cooperation Deepens With Arrival Of Military Trainers

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria    Nigeria’s defence partnership with the United States has entered a new operational phase following the arrival of about 100 American military trainers and associated equipment at Bauchi Airfield to support capacity-building efforts within the Nigerian Armed Forces.   The deployment, announced by the Defence Headquarters, in statement signed by […]
admin - February 17, 2026

KENYA: Opposition Faults IG Kanja Over Police Conduct

By Moses Punyuah, Nairobi    The United Opposition Alliance has expressed disappointment with Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja, accusing him of failing to address concerns over alleged police harassment, deployment of goons, and insecurity during opposition political meetings.   Led by Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua, alongside Wiper leader Kalonzo […]
admin - February 17, 2026

SOUTH SUDAN: Civil Society Urges Leaders to Respect Technical Budget Decisions

By Debora Akur Chol, South Sudan   A prominent civil society voice in South Sudan has appealed to the country’s political leadership to uphold integrity, fairness, and accountability in the national budget process.   Speaking during a public hearing on the Finance Bill and draft national budget in Juba, Edmund Yakani, Executive Director of Community […]
admin - February 16, 2026

NIGERIA: Nigeria Customs Service Clarifies Exchange Rate Application In Customs Valuation

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria    The Nigeria Customs Service has issued a formal clarification addressing recent public concerns surrounding foreign exchange pricing and how exchange rates are applied in Customs valuation processes.   In a press statement released by the body on Sunday, the Service explained that exchange rates used for import and export […]
admin - February 16, 2026

NIGERIA: President Tinubu Hails Nigeria-UAE Ties

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria     President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has described the signing of a strategic Memorandum of Understanding between Nigeria’s BUA Group and UAE-based AD Ports Group and MAIRE Group in Abu Dhabi as a significant industrial and trade breakthrough crediting it to renewed Nigeria-UAE engagement under his administration.   In a statement […]
admin - February 16, 2026

Lawyer Questions Legality Of Cybercrime Charge Against Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, Calls Suit Problematic

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria     Human rights lawyer Barrister Inibehe Effiong has raised serious legal objections to the cybercrime charges filed against former Kaduna State Governor Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, describing the case as problematic and potentially flawed on multiple grounds.   The reaction came on Monday following the circulation of the charge sheet at […]
admin - February 16, 2026

MALAWI: The Royal Dilemma Premieres, Signalling New Era For Local Cinema

By Smile Hamilton   The Malawian film industry celebrated a milestone with the premiere of The Royal Dilemma, a feature length drama hailed as a coming of age moment for local cinema. The film is set to premiere on 27 March 2026 in Lilongwe.   Produced by GOSM Films, the story intertwines Malawian traditions with […]
admin - February 16, 2026

NIGERIA: Nigeria Backs South Sudan Peace Push, Urges Machar’s Release At AU Talks

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria    Nigeria has renewed its diplomatic push for stability in South Sudan, calling for the immediate release of detained opposition leaders and accelerated implementation of an existing peace agreement, during high-level deliberations on the margins of an African Union summit in Ethiopia.   President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, represented at the […]
admin - February 15, 2026

NIGERIA: Bangladesh Election Chief Praises INEC Delegation For Role In Landmark Polls

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria        Bangladesh’s Chief Election Commissioner A M M Nasir Uddin has commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of Nigeria for its participation and support during the country’s recent general elections, describing the engagement as crucial for peer learning and strengthening electoral processes among emerging democracies.   Speaking on […]
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