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admin - July 13, 2025

NIGERIA: ADC Accuses Tinubu Of Repeated Unexplained Absences Abroad

  By Onoja Baba, Nigeria    The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has raised alarm over what it described as a recurring pattern of President Bola Tinubu’s unaccounted absences during official foreign trips.   It warned that the lack of transparency undermines public trust and Nigeria’s global image.   In a statement issued by its National […]
admin - July 13, 2025

NIGERIA: APC Sweeps Lagos LG Polls as LASIEC Declares Elections Peaceful, Credible

  By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria    The All Progressives Congress (APC) has secured a sweeping victory in the Lagos State local government elections, winning 375 out of 376 councillorship seats, according to the official results released by the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC).   The elections, held on Saturday, July 12, 2025, covered […]
admin - July 13, 2025

NIGERIA: Former President Muhammadu Buhari Dies In London Hospital

  By Onoja Baba, Nigeria    Nigeria’s former President, Muhammadu Buhari, has died.   Buhari passed away on Sunday afternoon at a clinic in London, where he had been receiving treatment for an undisclosed illness.   His death was confirmed in a brief statement by his former spokesperson, Garba Shehu, who posted the announcement on […]
admin - July 13, 2025

NIGERIA: Tinubu Orders Completion of Abandoned Projects In Niger Delta

  By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria   Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has directed the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) to prioritise the completion of all abandoned critical infrastructure projects across the Niger Delta region.   The directive was issued on Saturday during the 25th anniversary plenary of the NDDC held in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. […]
admin - July 13, 2025

NIGERIA: Atiku Blasts Tinubu Over Unpaid Wage Awards, Fuel Subsidy Removal

  By Onoja Baba, Nigeria    Former Vice‑President Atiku Abubakar has accused President Bola Tinubu of plunging Nigerians into deeper hardship through what he called a hasty and thoughtless removal of fuel subsidy on inauguration day.   In a statement posted on his Facebook handle on Sunday, Atiku said the decision “triggered an economic avalanche” […]
admin - July 13, 2025

KENYA: President Ruto Advocates For Non-Lethal Measures Against Violent Protesters

    By Lisbeth Micheni, Kenya    In a recent address during the inauguration of a police housing project in Nairobi’s Kilimani area, President William Ruto instructed police forces to shoot looters and vandals in the leg instead of using lethal force.   He emphasized that individuals engaged in destructive activities should be incapacitated while […]
admin - July 13, 2025

NIGERIA: Tinubu Returns To Abuja After Diplomatic Tour Of Saint Lucia, Brazil

  Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu returned to Abuja on Saturday night following a two-week diplomatic engagement across Saint Lucia and Brazil.   Tinubu’s aircraft, a San Marino-registered BBJ (REG: T7-NAS), touched down at the Presidential Wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport around 9:00 p.m. Nigerian time.   He was welcomed by high-ranking officials […]
admin - July 13, 2025

NIGERIA: “That Is The Spirit Of Lagos!” — Governor Hails Voters’ Conduct In LG Polls

  The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwolu has lauded residents for their peaceful and responsible conduct during the just-concluded local government elections, describing the turnout and behaviour at polling units as a reflection of Lagos’ democratic maturity and civic strength.   In a statement released shortly after voting ended, the governor expressed gratitude to […]
admin - July 12, 2025

NIGERIA: Labour Party Declares 2027 Presidential Ticket Open

  By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria    The Labour Party (LP) has announced that its presidential ticket for the 2027 general elections is open to all aspirants, ruling out the possibility of giving automatic candidacy to any individual, including its 2023 presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi.   The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Abayomi Arabambi, made […]
admin - July 12, 2025

SOUTH SUDAN: ‎Israel To Open Free Cardiac Surgery Clinic For Children In South Sudan

  ‎By Deborah Akur Chol, South Sudan ‎ ‎A significant advancement in healthcare is underway as a free cardiac surgery clinic for children is set to open at Al Sabah Hospital in Juba, initiated by the Israeli organization Save a Child’s Heart. ‎ ‎This announcement came during a meeting between President Salva Kiir Mayardit and […]
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