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admin - July 7, 2025

MALAWI: Seven Suspects Arrested In Connection With Robberies In Lilongwe

By Smile Hamilton, Malawi Kanengo Police in Lilongwe, have arrested seven suspects, including three who were already on bail for previous offences, on suspicion that they are connected to a series of robberies in the area. According to Kanengo Police spokesperson Gresham Ngwira, the suspects have been identified as Robert Petro, Leonard […]

admin - July 6, 2025

NIGERIA: 2027 Will Be APC Versus Suffering Nigerians, Not ADC – Okeh

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, Dr. Peter Okeh, has declared that the 2027 presidential election will not be a contest between political parties, but between the ruling All Progressives Congress and millions of frustrated Nigerians. Okeh said Nigerians are tired of enduring the economic hardship, insecurity, […]

admin - July 6, 2025

NIGERIA: Zulum Debunks Defection Rumour, Reaffirms Loyalty To APC

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has strongly dismissed rumours claiming he plans to defect from the All Progressives Congress to the African Democratic Congress. Describing the reports as false and politically motivated, Zulum said those behind the story were merely seeking relevance through disinformation. In a statement […]

admin - July 6, 2025

KENYA: Schools Face Uncertainty Ahead Of Planned Saba Saba Protests On Monday

By Lisbeth Micheni, Kenya Schools across Kenya are grappling with uncertainty, as tension builds ahead of anticipated mass demonstrations scheduled for Monday, July 7, 2025. The planned protests mark the anniversary of the 1990 Saba Saba movement, a significant date in the country’s struggle for multiparty democracy. Organizers of the protests, […]

admin - July 6, 2025

NIGERIA: NIS Opens Amnesty Window For Foreigners With Expired Visas

By Ameenant Hamza, Lagos Nigeria. The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has announced an amnesty window, for foreigners residing in Nigeria with expired immigration status to regularise their stay without penalties. According to a statement issued on Saturday, July 5, by the Service Public Relations Officer, ACI AS Akinlabi, the amnesty is part of […]

admin - July 6, 2025

NIGERIA: Lagos Launches QR Code System To Curb Quackery In Health Facilities

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria The Lagos State Government has introduced a QR code verification system, across public and private health facilities as part of a statewide effort to eliminate quackery and enhance transparency in the state’s healthcare delivery. The initiative, spearheaded by the Health Facility Monitoring and Accreditation Agency (HEFAMAA), […]

admin - July 6, 2025

NIGERIA: LASU Dismisses Dean, Accomplice Over Sexual Misconduct and Abuse of Office

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria The management of Lagos State University (LASU) has announced the dismissal of the Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture, Mr. O.T.F. Abanikanda, and his accomplice, Dr. Khadijah, following multiple allegations of sexual assault, extortion, and abuse of office. According to a press release issued by LASG […]

admin - July 5, 2025

KENYA: President Ruto Defends Ksh.1.2 Billion Church Project At State House

By Lisbeth Micheni, Kenya President William Ruto has firmly defended the construction of a new church within the grounds of State House, Nairobi a project reported to cost Ksh.1.2 billion saying the place of worship should reflect the honor and dignity of the country’s highest office. While addressing grassroots leaders from Embu […]

admin - July 5, 2025

MALAWI: Botswana President Arrives In Malawi Ahead Of Independence Celebrations

By Smile Hamilton, Malawi The President of Botswana, Duma Boko, has arrived in Malawi today, 5th July, ahead of the country’s 61st Independence Day celebrations scheduled for tomorrow, 6th July, in the capital city, Lilongwe. Upon his arrival, President Boko is expected to proceed to Kamuzu Palace where he will hold bilateral […]

admin - July 5, 2025

NIGERIA: Tinubu Arrives Brazil For BRICS Summit

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has arrived in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, to attend the 17th Summit of Heads of State and Government of the BRICS group, The BRICS is a coalition of major emerging economies including Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. The President’s arrival was […]