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admin - June 13, 2025

NIGERIA: Tinubu Honours Vanguard Publisher, Uncle Sam

  By Onoja Baba, Nigeria   President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has honoured the veteran journalist and publisher of Vanguard Newspapers, Sam Amuka-Pemu, popularly known as Uncle Sam.   The president honored the publisher with the national award of Commander of the Order of the Niger (CON).   In a Democracy Day message, President Tinubu praised […]
admin - June 12, 2025

JUNE 12: Tinubu Warns Against Undermining Democracy 

  By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria   In a firm call to action during his 2025 Democracy Day address, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu warned against any attempts to weaken Nigeria’s democratic foundations, urging citizens and leaders alike to “defend democracy at all costs.”   Speaking before a joint session of the National Assembly in Abuja […]
admin - June 12, 2025

NIGERIA: Tinubu Honours Kudirat Abiola, Soyinka, Saro-Wiwa, others on Democracy Day

  By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria    President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Thursday, conferred national honours on a number of notable Nigerians, including the late Kudirat Abiola, Nobel laureate Professor Wole Soyinka and environmental activist Ken Saro-Wiwa, as part of activities marking this year’s Democracy Day.   During his State of the Nation address at […]
admin - June 12, 2025

MALAWI: Presidential Debates Taskforce Engages Political Parties Ahead Of 2025 Polls

  By Smile Hamilton, Malawi   The Presidential Debates Taskforce has commenced consultations with political parties regarding their participation in the upcoming debates.   The primary objective of the debates is to promote citizen engagement in the democratic process by offering candidates a platform to outline their vision and policies for the country.   These […]
admin - June 12, 2025

NIGERIA: Aliko Dangote Steps Down as Dangote Sugar Chairman After Two Decades

  By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria   Aliko Dangote has stepped down as Chairman of the Board of Dangote Sugar Refinery Plc, bringing to a close his two-decade tenure at the helm of the company.   According to a statement issued on Wednesday by the company’s secretary, Temitope Hassan, his retirement will take effect from […]
admin - June 12, 2025

Malawi Faces Alarming Rise in Hunger: New Project Launched To Support Farmers

  By Smile Hamilton, Malawi Authorities have expressed deep concern over the rising levels of hunger and food insecurity in the country.   Recent statistics reveal that the number of people facing food insecurity in Malawi has surged from 2.5 million in 2022 to approximately 6 million.   In response, the government, in partnership with […]
admin - June 12, 2025

KENYA :Protests Erupt Across Kenya Following Death Of Blogger In Police Custody

         By Lisbeth Micheni, Kenya    Thousands of protesters took to the streets across Kenya today in a wave of unrest triggered by the death of popular blogger Albert Ojwang while in police custody.   Demonstrations flared in Nairobi’s city center, particularly along Aga Khan Walk , where the protesters are demanding […]
admin - June 12, 2025

NIGERIA: Democracy Day: Tinubu Rules Out One-Party State

  By Onoja Baba, Nigeria    President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has firmly dismissed fears that Nigeria is drifting toward a one-party system under his watch, declaring that he will never support or encourage such a political structure.   Speaking during a special joint session of the National Assembly to commemorate Democracy Day 2025, Tinubu assured […]
admin - June 12, 2025

NIGERIA: Air Peace Fires Back At Oshiomhole, Debunks Extortion Claim

  By Onoja Baba, Nigeria    Air Peace has vehemently refuted Senator Adams Oshiomole’s allegations that the airline extorted passengers at Murtala Muhammed Airport.   In a press release issued today, the airline challenged the senator to provide proof of these claims, stating none of its staff confiscated cash from travellers or delayed overbooked flights. […]
admin - June 11, 2025

NIGERIA: Tinubu To Address Nation Thursday Morning, Cancels Democracy Day Parade

  By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria   The Federal Government has announced that the President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu will deliver a national broadcast at 7:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 12, 2025, as part of Nigeria’s 26th Democracy Day celebrations, following the Federal Government’s decision to cancel the traditional military parade.   The announcement was made […]
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