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Admin - September 9, 2025

NIGERIA: Nigeria’s ‘Economic Surgery’ Will Bring Lasting Recovery — Shettima

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria Vice President Kashim Shettima has said the ongoing reforms of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration are proof of strong political will in addressing Nigeria’s long-standing structural weaknesses. This was made known in state house press release, signed by Stanley Nkwocha, Senior Special Assistant to the President […]

Admin - September 9, 2025

Malawi: Dedza Villagers Kill Police Officer During Rescue Mission

By Smile Hamilton, Malawi Some villagers in Chufikani, Dedza District, have killed police officer Mphatso Namwada, who was stationed at Dedza Police. According to reports gathered by African Culture TV, Namwada, along with three other police officers, had gone to rescue Fanuel Chadaine, who had been abducted by criminals demanding a ransom […]

Admin - September 9, 2025

Malawi Rangers Kill Stray Elephant at Vwaza Game Reserve

By Smile Hamilton Malawi Game rangers at Vwaza Wildlife Game Reserve shot dead an elephant that had strayed outside the reserve’s fence, raising fears it could harm nearby villagers. Brighton Kumchedwa, Director of the Department of National Parks and Wildlife, confirmed the incident, saying: “The rangers shot the elephant after it […]

Admin - September 9, 2025

KENYA: 300 Suspects Arrested In Nairobi Mugging Crackdown

By Lisbeth Micheni, Kenya Police in Nairobi have arrested 300 people in an ongoing security operation targeting violent robberies and street muggings that have unsettled residents in the city’s Central Business District (CBD). The crackdown follows weeks of public outcry, with Nairobians taking to social media to share accounts of broad-daylight attacks. […]

Admin - September 8, 2025

NIGERIA: Osun State Launches Imole Wi-Fi To Expand Digital Access

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria The Osun State Government has launched Imole Wi-Fi, a free public internet service designed to provide residents, students, businesses, and communities with reliable access to the internet. This was made known to the public in a press statement signed by the Commissioner for Information & Enlightenment, Oluomo […]

Admin - September 8, 2025

NIGERIA: Residents Protest Demolition, Block Third Mainland Bridge

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria Traffic on the Third Mainland Bridge was brought to a standstill on Monday morning as residents of Oworonshoki staged a protest over the demolition of their houses by the Lagos State Government. The protesters, who turned out in large numbers, blocked the inward lane leading into […]

Admin - September 8, 2025

KENYA: Embassava Driver Arrested After Attacking Police Officer And Injuring Another In Custody

By Lisbeth Micheni, Kenya A dramatic confrontation in Embakasi, Nairobi, saw a police officer injured after being assaulted by a matatu driver linked to Embassava Sacco. The driver, identified as Jared Nyanduro Onyancha, was intercepted on Monday while operating a 14-seater vehicle without a valid service licence. […]

Admin - September 8, 2025

KENYA: St George’s Girls’ Students Protest Over Alleged Beatings, School Closed Indefinitely

By Lisbeth Micheni, Kenya Police in Nairobi were on Sunday night forced to intervene after learners at St. George’s Girls’ High School staged demonstrations accusing teachers of subjecting them to frequent corporal punishment. The strike, which began late in the evening near State House, saw students stream out of their dormitories, some […]

Admin - September 8, 2025

SPORTS: Seventeen Nations Seal Spots For 2026 FIFA World Cup

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria Seventeen nations have so far secured their places in the 2026 FIFA World Cup as anticipation builds for football’s most prestigious tournament. With the expanded 48-team format, qualification has intensified, producing early winners from different regions ahead of the global showpiece. The United States, Mexico, and […]

Admin - September 7, 2025

NIGERIA: Troops Record Major Successes In Ongoing Security Operations In Kogi

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria Troops of the 12 Brigade, Nigerian Army, have continued to record breakthroughs in the ongoing Operation EGWUA A TITE II in Kogi State as efforts to tackle banditry and restore peace in troubled communities intensify. In a statement issued in Lokoja, the Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, […]