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Admin - October 27, 2025

NIGERIA: Anambra Guber Candidate Vows To Pay N100,000 Minimum Wage

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria The governorship candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC) in the forthcoming Anambra State election, Chioma Ifemeludike, has pledged to raise the state’s minimum wage to ₦100,000 if elected, describing the move as a “practical commitment” rather than a political promise. Ifemeludike made the pledge in a […]

Admin - October 26, 2025

MALAWI: Northern Bloc Shocked as DPP Backs Musowa For Deputy Speaker

By Smile Hamilton, Malawi The Northern Region bloc, comprising about 37 Members of Parliament (MPs) who had endorsed Mzimba North MP Catherine Mzumara of the United Transformation Movement (UTM) for the position of First Deputy Speaker, has expressed surprise at the Democratic Progressive Party’s (DPP) decision to back a different candidate. The […]

Admin - October 26, 2025

NIGERIA: Army Troops Seize Massive Ammunition Cache In Zamfara

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria The Nigerian Army has announced a major breakthrough in its ongoing counterterrorism operations, revealing that troops have seized a massive cache of light machine gun ammunition in Zamfara State and recorded multiple successes across the country. According to the announcement by the army via social media […]

Admin - October 26, 2025

NIGERIA: Dangote Refinery Expands Production Capacity to 1.4 Million Barrels Per Day

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria Africa’s largest oil refinery, the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, is set to increase its daily production capacity from 650,000 barrels to 1.4 million barrels per day, making it the largest refinery in the world, according to its President and Chief Executive Officer, Aliko Dangote. Dangote disclosed this while […]

Admin - October 26, 2025

KENYA: Wetang’ula Defends New Cybercrimes Law Amid Free Speech Concerns

By Lapit Moses Punyuah, Nairobi, Kenya National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula, has defended the newly enacted Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes (Amendment) Act 2025, dismissing fears that it will stifle free expression. Speaking at St. Teresa’s Isanjiro Catholic Church in Malava, Kakamega County, Wetang’ula said the law is designed […]

Admin - October 26, 2025

NIGERIA: Delta Police Arrest Female Suspect, Recover Over 300 Live Rounds During Arms Trafficking Crackdown

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria The Delta State Police Command has recorded another breakthrough in its fight against arms trafficking with the arrest of two key suspects and the recovery of over 300 live rounds of ammunition. In a statement issued on Saturday, the Command’s spokesperson, SP Bright Edafe, said operatives […]

Admin - October 26, 2025

NIGERIA: Obasanjo, Family Honour Late Stella At 20th Memorial In Abeokuta

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Saturday led family members, friends, and dignitaries to celebrate the life and legacy of his late wife, former First Lady, Stella Obasanjo, at a memorial service marking 20 years since her passing. The event, held at the Chapel of Christ the […]

Admin - October 26, 2025

NIGERIA: Truck Plunges Off Oshodi Bridge, LASTMA Rescuesinjured victim

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria A fully loaded six-tyre truck plunged off the Oshodi Bridge on Saturday after suffering a brake failure, leaving one person severely injured. The prompt intervention of operatives of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) prevented further casualties and restored normal traffic flow in the area. The […]

Admin - October 25, 2025

NIGERIA: LASG Compensates 79 Oworonshoki Residents for Urban Renewal Demolition

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria The Lagos State Government has presented compensation cheques to 79 residents of Oworonshoki whose properties were affected by the state’s ongoing urban regeneration project. The event, which took place at the Palace of the Oloworo Kingdom, was coordinated by the Lagos State Urban […]

Admin - October 25, 2025

NIGERIA: INEC Introduces AI Virtual Assistant For Anambra Governorship Election

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has unveiled an Artificial Intelligence-powered virtual assistant designed to improve staff training and operational efficiency ahead of the Anambra governorship election slated for November 8, 2025. The new digital tool, called the INEC Training Virtual Assistant or “INECTrainingBot”, was introduced on […]