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Admin - October 29, 2025

SOUTH SUDAN: SSPDF Designates Red Belt As Rebel Group

    By Deborah Akur Chol, South Sudan   The South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF) have officially classified the Red Belt as a rebel group after a recent disarmament operation in Juba uncovered arms, military uniforms, and other materials associated with the organisation.   Maj. Gen. Lul Ruai Koang, the SSPDF Spokesperson, stated, “The […]
Admin - October 29, 2025

SOUTH SUDAN: Central Equatoria Governor Advocates for Women’s Empowerment in Aviation Sector

  By Deborah Akur Chol, South Sudan    H.E. Lt. Gen. Rabi Mujung Emmanuel, the Governor of Central Equatoria State, officially launched the 3rd Annual Conference of the South Sudan Women in Aviation Association on Wednesday, which centred around the theme “Empowering Women, Transforming Aviation.”   In his keynote address, Governor Mujung highlighted that gender […]
Admin - October 29, 2025

NIGERIA: Tinubu Signs Presidential Pardon, Relocates Prerogative Of Mercy Secretariat To Justice Ministry

    By Onoja Baba, Nigeria        President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has signed the Instruments of Clemency and Pardons, formally exercising his constitutional powers under Section 175 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended) to grant pardon, clemency, and sentence commutation to selected individuals.   According to a statement by the Special Adviser to […]
Admin - October 29, 2025

NIGERIA: Police To Celebrate 70 Years Of Women In Policing

    By Onoja Baba, Nigeria    The Nigeria Police Force has announced plans to commemorate 70 years of women in policing, celebrating seven decades of courage, resilience, and service since the first set of policewomen were enlisted in 1955.   According to a statement issued by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, […]
Admin - October 29, 2025

NIGERIA: Customs, NAPTIP Partner To Tackle Human Trafficking, Stowaway Incidents

    By Onoja Baba, Nigeria    The Controller General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, has pledged stronger collaboration with the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) in addressing the growing challenge of human trafficking, particularly stowaway cases and the illegal movement of minors across Nigeria’s borders. […]
Admin - October 29, 2025

NIGERIA: FG to Expand Cash Transfer Programme Beyond 15 Million Households — Edun

  By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria    The Federal Government has announced plans to expand its direct cash transfer initiative to reach more poor and vulnerable Nigerians.   The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, disclosed this at the Oxford Global Think Tank Leadership Conference and Book Launch in Abuja […]
Admin - October 29, 2025

NIGERIA: Lagos Govt Launches Free Technical and VocationalTraining for Youths

    By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria    The Lagos State Government, through the Ministry of Wealth Creation and Employment, has launched a free Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programme in partnership with the Ishk Tolaram Foundation to empower young residents with employable skills.   The initiative, tagged “Get Skilled, Earn Money,” is […]
Admin - October 28, 2025

NIGERIA: INEC Chair Assures Resolution Of Network Glitches Ahead Of Anambra November 8 Poll

    By Onoja Baba, Nigeria      The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, has assured Nigerians that the commission is taking urgent measures to address the network challenges encountered during the recent mock accreditation exercise in Anambra State ahead of the November 8 governorship election.   Speaking […]
Admin - October 28, 2025

NIGERIA: Senate Sets Wednesday For New Service Chiefs Screening 

  By Onoja Baba, Nigeria    The Senate will on Wednesday screen the newly appointed service chiefs nominated by President Bola Tinubu, as part of efforts to overhaul Nigeria’s security structure.   Tinubu, in a letter read by Senate President Godswill Akpabio during Tuesday’s plenary, urged lawmakers to grant “expeditious consideration” to the appointments.   […]
Admin - October 28, 2025

KENYA: President Ruto Announces Conditional Lifting of Logging Ban to Boost Local Industry and Sustainability

    By Lapit Moses Punyuah- Nairobi, Kenya   President William Ruto has announced plans by the Government of Kenya to conditionally lift the ban on logging, allowing the harvesting of mature trees only as part of efforts to balance environmental conservation with economic growth.       The President said it was uneconomical to […]
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