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admin - July 2, 2026

KENYA: Babu Owino Named Kenya’s Best-Performing MP in Infotrak Survey

By Moses Punyuah Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has emerged as Kenya’s best-performing Member of Parliament in the latest Infotrak Leadership Survey, topping the national rankings with an 80 per cent approval rating. According to the survey released by Infotrak Research and Consulting, Kabuchai MP Joseph Kalasinga ranked second with 78 per cent, while Kiharu […]

admin - July 1, 2026

NIGERIA: Teachers Resume Work as NUT Suspends Strike

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) has suspended its statewide strike in Oyo State following renewed engagements with the state government and assurances on measures to improve security after the abduction of teachers and learners in Oriire Local Government Area. In a statement jointly signed by the union’s Oyo State […]

admin - July 1, 2026

NIGERIA: Tinubu Explains Rationale Behind Sweeping NYSC Reforms

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria President Bola Tinubu has defended his administration’s approval of far reaching reforms to the National Youth Service Corps, saying the changes are designed to equip young Nigerians with practical skills, improve their employability and prepare them for national development. In a statement shared on his X handle on Wednesday, the President […]

admin - July 1, 2026

Retired Perm. Secretaries Get Hope of Better Pay as Remuneration Review Reaches Tinubu

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria Retired Permanent Secretaries may soon receive improved remuneration as the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) says it has submitted recommendations on the review of their welfare to President Bola Tinubu for consideration. This was contained in a press statement, signed by Maryam Umar Yusuf, Head, Information and Public […]

admin - July 1, 2026

NIGERIA: Nigeria Takes Custody of 6,778kg Canadian Loud Seized at Lagos Port

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has formally taken custody of 6,778.5 kilograms of Canadian Loud, a potent strain of cannabis, intercepted during two separate operations at the Apapa Seaport in Lagos. In a statement signed by the Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, the agency said the formal […]

admin - July 1, 2026

NIGERIA: Roads to Osun Flyover Close Ahead of Adeleke Project Commissioning

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria The Osun State Government has announced a temporary closure of all roads leading to the newly constructed Lameco Flyover Bridge in Osogbo ahead of the official commissioning of major infrastructure projects by Governor Ademola Adeleke. The closure will take effect before 7:00 a.m. on Wednesday, 1 July 2026, to ensure […]

admin - June 30, 2026

NIGERIA: Army Orders Probe into Alleged Assault on UNIOSUN Students

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria The Nigerian Army has ordered an investigation into allegations that newly recruited personnel assaulted and harassed students of Osun State University (UNIOSUN), Osogbo Main Campus, following reports that recruits allegedly invaded student hostels and surrounding residential areas. The allegations, raised by students, residents and the National Association of Nigerian Students […]

admin - June 30, 2026

KENYA: Gachagua Warns Museveni Over Media Crackdown, Says Journalists Must Be Protected

By Moses Punyuah Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has criticized the reported closure of media outlets in Uganda, warning President Yoweri Museveni and Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba against extending threats to journalists operating in Kenya. Gachagua argued that media suppression cannot conceal “unfulfilled promises, economic hardship and corruption,” insisting that “shutting down the channels that expose […]

admin - June 30, 2026

NIGERIA: Lagos Police Arrest Five Suspected Cultists, Recover Weapons

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria The Lagos State Police Command has arrested five suspected members of the Aye Confraternity and recovered weapons, suspected hard drugs, military camouflage, electronic devices and other items during an intelligence-led operation in Lagos. Police said two suspects, Emmanuel John, 24, and David Godwin, 28, were initially intercepted in a Toyota […]

admin - June 30, 2026

NIGERIA: Troops Neutralise Terrorists, Rescue Kidnap Victim, Recover 110 Rustled Cattle In North West Operations

By Onoja Baba Troops of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have intensified offensive operations against terrorists and bandits across the North West, neutralising two terrorists, rescuing a kidnapped victim, arresting eight suspected collaborators and recovering 110 rustled cattle during coordinated operations conducted between June 27 and 28, 2026. In Kaduna State, […]