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admin - February 9, 2026

KENYA: Government Prioritises Skills Development To Match Global Labour Demand

By Moses Punyuah, Nairobi    Head of Public Service and Chief of Staff Felix Koskei says the government has placed skills development at the centre of national growth to align Kenya with the evolving global labour market.   Speaking during the Third Nyeri National Polytechnic International Research and Innovation Conference and Skills Expo, Koskei said […]
admin - February 9, 2026

NIGERIA: Olubadan Declares Open Grazing Illegal In Ibadan, Orders Arrest Of Offenders

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria    The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rasidi Ladoja, has outlawed open cattle grazing across Ibadanland, warning that violators will face arrest and prosecution, as traditional authorities move to curb insecurity and protect farming communities.   The directive followed a meeting between the Olubadan-in-Council and executives of the Ijaye Farm Settlers […]
admin - February 9, 2026

NIGERIA: Appeal Court Upholds Senate’s Authority in Akpoti-Uduaghan Suspension Case

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria    The Court of Appeal in Abuja has ruled that the Senate acted within its constitutional authority when it suspended Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, the senator representing Kogi Central, over alleged misconduct.   Delivering a unanimous judgment on Monday, a three-member panel held that the senator’s parliamentary privilege and constitutional rights were […]
admin - February 9, 2026

NIGERIA: Peter Obi Joins Protesters At National Assembly, Demands Restoration of Real-Time Electronic Transmission Of Election Results

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria      Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi on Monday led hundreds of demonstrators in a protest at the entrance of the National Assembly Complex in Abuja against the Senate’s recent amendment to the Electoral Act, which removed the phrase “real-time” from provisions on electronic transmission of election results.   […]
admin - February 9, 2026

NIGERIA: Senator Lola Ashiru Declares Intention To Contest For Kwara Governorship Seat In 2027 General Elections.

By Balogun Arisekola Azeez, Offa Kwara state.   As Nigerians are preparing for the 2027 general election which will pave ways for new country leadership, the Senate Deputy Majority Leader who is representing Kwara South senatorial district at the 9th National Assembly has expressed optimism in winning the election, saying that he has the best […]
admin - February 8, 2026

NIGERIA: Senate Deputy Majority Leader Calls For Shared Prosperity To Secure Border Communities

By Balogun Arisekola Azeez, Offa Kwara State    The Senator representing Kwara South Senatorial District and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Lola Ashiru, has called on governments at all levels to strengthen border security through the promotion of shared prosperity among border communities.   Ashiru made the call when members of the Correspondents’ […]
admin - February 8, 2026

NIGERIA: NGO Pays Condolence Visit To Woro Community, Donates Relief Materials And Financial Support.

By Balogun Arisekola Azeez, Woro Kwara State.   A non governmental Non Profitable Organisation called Mai Nasara Foundation, has paid a condolence visit to the Woro community, following the recent gruesome attack by armed bandits that led to the massacre of innocent residents and the displacement of many families.   The delegation was led by […]
admin - February 8, 2026

NIGERIA: Kogi Shuts Down Markets, Motor Parks Over Insecurity

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria     The Kogi State Government has announced the immediate temporary closure of selected markets and motor parks in various communities across Kogi West Senatorial District to support intensive ongoing security operations.   These coordinated efforts, carried out in partnership with the Office of the National Security Adviser and heads of […]
admin - February 8, 2026

NIGERIA: INEC Issues Notice Of Poll For 2026 FCT Area Council Elections

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria    The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has formally announced that the 2026 Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council Election will hold on Saturday, February 21, across all six Area Councils in the territory.   In a public Notice of Poll issued in line with Section 44 of the Electoral Act […]
admin - February 8, 2026

NIGERIA: Tinubu Set for Historic UK State Visit After 37-Year Gap

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria    President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will undertake a two-day state visit to the United Kingdom beginning March 18, marking the first such visit by a Nigerian leader in 37 years, Buckingham Palace has announced.   In a statement issued by the royal communications office, the visit was confirmed to be […]
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