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admin - July 12, 2025

KENYA: Julia Njoki Dies In Police Custody Following Arrest During Saba Saba Protests 

       By Lisbeth Micheni, Kenya    A family is grappling with grief and outrage following the death of 32-year-old Julia Njoki, who passed away while in police custody after her arrest during the Saba Saba protests on Monday 7,2025.     Julia was taken to Nanyuki Police Station, pending arraignment in court the […]
admin - July 11, 2025

NIGERIA: Lagos Court Jails Fraudster 17 Years For N78.7 Million Property Scam

  By Onoja Baba, Nigeria      A Lagos State High Court sitting in Ikeja has sentenced one Peter Nwogu, also known as Dr. NDC Peters, to 17 years in prison for defrauding multiple victims of N78.7 million in a bogus property scheme.   Justice S.S. Ogunsanya handed down the sentence on Thursday, July 10, […]
admin - July 11, 2025

NIGERIA: Presidency Slams Media Over ‘Twisted’ Reports On Shettima’s Book Launch Remarks

  By Onoja Baba, Nigeria    The Office of the Vice President has condemned what it described as a deliberate and irresponsible misrepresentation of Vice President Kashim Shettima’s comments at a recent book launch in Abuja.   In a statement issued on Friday, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications, Stanley Nkwocha, […]
admin - July 11, 2025

2027: Ortom Declares Support For Southern Presidency

  By Onoja Baba, Nigeria   Former Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom, has declared his support for a southern candidate to emerge president in 2027.   Speaking during a media interaction in Makurdi on Thursday, Ortom said the principle of power rotation between the North and South must be respected.   He insisted that […]
admin - July 11, 2025

NIGERIA: INEC To Launch Online Portal For Streamlining Political Party Registration

  By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria    The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced plans to launch a digital platform to streamline the registration process for associations seeking recognition as political parties in Nigeria.   According to a statement issued on Thursday by, INEC National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education […]
admin - July 11, 2025

NIGERIA: Lagos Police Adjust Timing of Movement Restrictions for July 12 LG Elections

  By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria   The Lagos State Police Command has announced a revision to the timing of vehicular and waterways movement restrictions initially scheduled for the upcoming Local Government Elections on Saturday, July 12, 2025.   In a statement released on Thursday, the Command revealed that the restriction will now take effect […]
admin - July 11, 2025

KENYA: Police Officer Faces Murder Charge Over Killing Of Mask Vendor During Protest

  By Lisbeth Micheni, Kenya    A police officer in Kenya has been charged with the murder of Boniface Mwangi Kariuki, a street vendor who was shot during protests in Nairobi’s central business district on June 17, 2025.   According to the Director of Public Prosecutions, Renson Ingonga, Constable Klinzy Masinde Baraza will stand trial […]
admin - July 10, 2025

NIGERIA: Tinubu Congratulates Okpebholo On Supreme Court Victory

  By Onoja Baba, Nigeria    President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State following the Supreme Court’s affirmation of his election.   The President’s message came shortly after the apex court upheld the outcome of the September 2024 governorship election in Edo, which saw Okpebholo emerge as winner.   In a […]
admin - July 10, 2025

MALAWI: Mzimba Heritage Association Targets K300 Million For Schools And Hospital Through Umthetho Festival

  By Smile Hamilton, Malawi   The Mzimba Heritage Association (MZIHA) says it plans to raise 300 million kwacha from this year’s Umthetho Cultural Festival contributions, with the funds earmarked for the rehabilitation of Euthini and Mzimba Secondary Schools, as well as procuring essential supplies for Mzimba District Hospital.   This year’s target marks a […]
admin - July 10, 2025

NIGERIA: IPOB Criticises Soludo Over Kidnapping Remarks

  By Onoja Baba, Nigeria      The Indigenous People of Biafra has criticised Anambra State Governor, Charles Soludo, for allegedly linking the rising cases of kidnapping in the South East to Igbo youths.   The group described the governor’s comments as inflammatory and dangerous, warning that such statements could endanger innocent lives.   Soludo […]
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