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Admin - October 20, 2025

NIGERIA: Police Arrest Nnamdi Kanu’s Brother, Lawyer During Protest In Abuja – Sowore Says

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria The convener of the #FreeNnamdiKanuNow protest and human rights activist Omoyele Sowore has said that security operatives have Nnamdi Kanu’s brother and his lawyer, Aloy Ejimakor, during the protest in Abuja on Monday. Sowore disclosed the development on his X account and a video streamed on his […]

Admin - October 20, 2025

KENYA: Kenya Marks Mashujaa Day In Honour Of Heroes And Heroines.

By Lapit Moses Punyuah, Kitui, Kenya. Kenyan President William Ruto on Monday, led the Nation in celebrating this year’s Mashujaa Day at Ithookwe Stadium in Kitui County, a ceremony graced by Senegal’s President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, Africa’s youngest Head of State, as the Chief Guest. This year’s celebrations were dedicated […]

Admin - October 20, 2025

SOUTH SUDAN: UN Chief and President Kiir Address Rising Political Violence

By Deborah Akur Chol, South Sudan United Nations peacekeeping chief Jean-Pierre Lacroix met with President Salva Kiir Mayardit to address the escalating political violence in South Sudan. This discussion, revealed through a statement from the president’s office, focused on the implications of a recent 15 percent budget cut to the UN mission […]

Admin - October 20, 2025

BREAKING: Unilorin To Graduate 11,886 Students As 316 Earn First Class Degrees

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria The University of Ilorin has announced that a total of 11,886 students will be graduating during its 40th convocation ceremony. The Vice Chancellor, Professor Wahab Egbewole, made this known on Monday during a press briefing held at the university. He explained that among the graduating […]

Admin - October 20, 2025

NIGERIA: Security Operatives Disperse #FreeNnamdiKanuNow Protesters In Abuja

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria Security operatives on Monday fired teargas to disperse protesters demanding the release of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, during a demonstration in the Maitama area of Abuja. The protest, tagged #FreeNnamdiKanuNow, was reportedly led by activist Omoyele Sowore alongside Nnamdi […]

Admin - October 20, 2025

Malawi Traditional Leaders Attend Successful Mulhakho wa Alhomwe Ceremony

By Smile Hamilton Several paramount chiefs from different tribes, including Inkosi ya Makhosi M’mbelwa V, Ngwenyama Gomani V, Paramount Chief Kawinga, Paramount Chief Kyungu, and Paramount Chief Lundu, attended the cultural celebration of the Lhomwe people known as Mulhakho wa Alhomwe. The festival took place at Chonde in Mulanje District, […]

Admin - October 19, 2025

KENYA: End of an Era, Kenya Rests Raila Odinga with Full State Honours

By Lapit Moses Punyuah, Bondo, Siaya County, Kenya Former Prime Minister Rt. Hon. Raila Amolo Odinga was laid to rest today at his family home in Kang’o ka Jaramogi, Bondo, in a state burial marked by a 17-gun salute, ceremonial military honours, and a powerful display of national mourning. The funeral […]

Admin - October 19, 2025

NIGERIA: Ex-Kwara First Lady Urges Regular Cancer Screening

By Ameenat Hamzat , Lagos, Nigeria Former Kwara State First Lady and founder of the LEAH Foundation, Dr. (Mrs.) Omolewa Ahmed, has urged women to prioritize their health through regular cancer screening and medical checkups, emphasizing that early detection remains one of the most effective ways to save lives. Mrs. Ahmed made […]

Admin - October 19, 2025

NIGERIA: English, Mathematics Still Compulsory for O’Level Students – FG

By Hamzat Ameenat, Lagos, Nigeria The Federal Government has clarified that English Language and Mathematics remain compulsory subjects for all students registering for their O’Level examinations, contrary to misconceptions suggesting otherwise. In a statement issued on Saturday by the Federal Ministry of Education’s Director of Press and Public Relations, Boriowo Folasade, […]

Admin - October 19, 2025

NIGERIA: Nigeria Deploys Four Technical Aid Volunteers to Sierra Leone

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria The Federal Government of Nigeria has deployed four skilled professionals to the Republic of Sierra Leone under the Technical Aid Corps (TAC) scheme, in a renewed effort to strengthen regional cooperation and promote human capital development across Africa. According to a statement by the Spokesperson of […]