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Admin - November 1, 2025

Malawi High Court Blocks Bushiri Extradition to South Africa

By Smile Hamilton Malawi Malawi’s High Court has overturned an earlier ruling that ordered the extradition of Prophet Shepherd Bushiri and his wife, Mary, to South Africa, where they are wanted on charges of fraud, money laundering, and rape. Delivering the ruling in Lilongwe on Friday, October 31, 2025, Judge Mzondi […]

Admin - October 31, 2025

NIGERIA: Ozioko Resume As Ilorin Zonal Director of EFCC

By Balogun Azeez The Ilorin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has a new Zonal Director. He is Commander of the EFCC, CE Anselem Ozioko, who formally assumed duty on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, following a brief handover ceremony held at the Commission’s Conference Room, GRA, Ilorin. […]

Admin - October 31, 2025

NIGERIA: Tinubu Launches NINAuth App, Pledges Credible National Identity System

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to establishing a credible, secure, and verifiable national identity management system as a key driver of Nigeria’s development goals. Speaking on Thursday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, during the official launch of the NINAuth App, a digital mobile identity […]

Admin - October 31, 2025

NIGERIA: Adamawa Police Arrest Suspect Seen In Viral Video With AK-47 Rifle

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria The Adamawa State Police Command has arrested a 32-year-old man, identified as Anas Dauda of Jalingo B area, Lamorde Ward, Mubi South Local Government Area, for unlawful possession of a firearm. According to a statement issued by the Command’s spokesperson, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, the arrest followed […]

Admin - October 31, 2025

SOUTH SUDAN: High-Level Intergenerational Forum Advocates for Bold Actions To Empower Young Women In Agriculture

By Deborah Akur Chol, South Sudan Government leaders, UN agencies, and development partners have called for increased investment in the engagement of young women in agriculture, emphasising its significance for food security, economic development, and sustainable peace. The forum, hosted at the Pyramid Continental Hotel under the theme “Empowering Young Women […]

Admin - October 31, 2025

NIGERIA: FG Begins Disbursement Of Tertiary Institution Staff Support Fund

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria The Federal Government has commenced the disbursement of the Tertiary Institution Staff Support Fund (TISSF), a landmark initiative of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, aimed at improving staff welfare, institutional productivity, and innovation within Nigeria’s tertiary education system. Announcing the development in a statement […]

Admin - October 31, 2025

NIGERIA: FG Moves to Eliminate Lead Poisoning, Targets Phase-Out of Lead Paints by 2030

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria The Federal Government has intensified efforts to eliminate lead exposure and phase out the production and use of lead-based paints in Nigeria by the year 2030. The Minister of Environment, Balarabe Lawal, announced this on Thursday in Abuja during the commemoration of the 2025 International Lead Poisoning […]

Admin - October 30, 2025

NIGERIA: NAFDAC Recalls Substandard Antibiotics

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has announced the recall of two substandard antibiotic products manufactured by Sam-Ace Ltd in Nigeria. In a public alert (No. 34/2025), the agency identified the affected medicines as Astamocil (Amoxicillin Suspension 125mg/5ml), Batch No. 826024, […]

Admin - October 30, 2025

KENYA: UASU Dismisses Ministry’s Claims Of Ongoing Learning As Strike Enters 43rd Day

By Lapit Mose Punyuah- Nairobi, Kenya The University Academic Staff Union (UASU) has dismissed claims by the Ministry of Education that learning is ongoing in some public universities, insisting that no classes are taking place nationwide. UASU Secretary General Constantine Wesonc ga said lecturers will remain on strike until the […]

Admin - October 29, 2025

MALAWI: Sameer Suleman Elected As Speaker Of Parliament

By Smile Hamilton, Malawi Sameer Suleman has been elected as the new Speaker of the National Assembly, after winning 135 votes against Gladys Ganda Dimba, who managed to secure 85 votes. The election took place in Lilongwe, where Members of Parliament cast their ballots to choose a successor following the vacancy of […]