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admin - June 9, 2026

INSECURITY: Police Arrest Two Suspected Bandits, Recover Arms In Kwara

By Balogun Arisekola Azeez, Ilorin, Kwara State The Kwara State Police Command has arrested two suspected bandits and recovered a cache of arms and other incriminating items during a coordinated operation in Baruten Local Government Area of the state. The police also apprehended a 58-year-old man accused of providing shelter and support to […]

admin - June 9, 2026

NIGERIA: Kwankwaso Open To Reconciliation With Kano Governor Abba Yusuf

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria Former Kano State Governor Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso has said he remains willing to forgive and reconcile with Governor Abba Yusuf despite their current political differences. Kwankwaso, the national leader of the Kwankwasiyya movement, stated that his affection for his former protégé has not diminished and the door to reconciliation is still […]

admin - June 9, 2026

MALAWI: Tobacco Earnings Drop by $36 Million as Farmers Express Frustration

admin - June 9, 2026

NIGERIA: Edo Police Bust Fake Kidnapping Syndicate, Arrest Woman, Three Others Over ₦50m Scam

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria The Edo State Police Command has uncovered a staged kidnapping scheme involving four suspects who allegedly conspired to defraud a family of ₦50 million using a fabricated abduction plot. The Command said the incident was reported on June 1, 2026, by Mr. Tony Ugbowan of Agbor Road, Benin City, who […]

admin - June 9, 2026

KENYA: Court Awards Gachagua KSh50 Million Over Impeachment Rights Violation

By Moses Punyuah The High Court of Kenya has ordered the Senate to pay former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua KSh50 million in damages after finding that his right to a fair hearing was violated during his 2024 impeachment proceedings. In its ruling, the three-judge bench held that the Senate infringed Gachagua’s fair trial rights by […]

admin - June 9, 2026

NIGERIA: President Tinubu Swears In Ministers of Power, Foreign Affairs

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Monday swore in two new ministers at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, following recent cabinet adjustments in the federal government. This was contained in a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. The newly inaugurated officials are Mr […]

admin - June 9, 2026

NIGERIA: LASTMA Rescues Female Accident Victim on Lekki-Epe Expressway

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (Lagos State Traffic Management Authority) has rescued a female victim with fractured arm and leg following a hit-and-run accident at EFF Bus Stop inward Marwa along the Lekki-Epe Expressway in Lagos. The incident occurred when an unidentified driver reportedly knocked down the victim and […]

admin - June 8, 2026

NIGERIA: Senator Ishaku Abbo Unveils Ambitious Healthcare Manifesto, Promises Medical Industrial Park For Adamawa

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria Senator Ishaku Abbo, also known as SIA, has released an abridged version of his comprehensive Healthcare Delivery manifesto as part of his bid to become Governor of Adamawa State in 2027. In a statement on Monday, the former Senator outlined a robust three-tier healthcare plan covering primary, secondary, and tertiary services, […]

admin - June 8, 2026

MALAWI: Bushiri Orders Fast-Tracking of House Project for Crisford Chayera

By Smile Hamilton Prophet Shepherd Bushiri has directed officials at the Shepherd Bushiri Foundation (SBF) to expedite the process of constructing a house for Crisford Chayera amid growing public debate over the pledge. The development follows reports circulating on social media alleging that Bushiri had failed to fulfill his promise to provide a house […]

admin - June 8, 2026

MALAWI: Mgona Residents Push for Return of Burundian Produce Traders

By Smile Hamilton Malawi Some residents of Mgona in Lilongwe have asked the government to allow Burundian traders to return to the area’s produce market, arguing that their absence has led to rising unemployment and increased crime. The residents say many people in the area depended on casual jobs created by the traders, including […]