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admin - July 13, 2025

KENYA: President Ruto Advocates For Non-Lethal Measures Against Violent Protesters

    By Lisbeth Micheni, Kenya    In a recent address during the inauguration of a police housing project in Nairobi’s Kilimani area, President William Ruto instructed police forces to shoot looters and vandals in the leg instead of using lethal force.   He emphasized that individuals engaged in destructive activities should be incapacitated while […]
admin - July 13, 2025

NIGERIA: Tinubu Returns To Abuja After Diplomatic Tour Of Saint Lucia, Brazil

  Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu returned to Abuja on Saturday night following a two-week diplomatic engagement across Saint Lucia and Brazil.   Tinubu’s aircraft, a San Marino-registered BBJ (REG: T7-NAS), touched down at the Presidential Wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport around 9:00 p.m. Nigerian time.   He was welcomed by high-ranking officials […]
admin - July 13, 2025

NIGERIA: “That Is The Spirit Of Lagos!” — Governor Hails Voters’ Conduct In LG Polls

  The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwolu has lauded residents for their peaceful and responsible conduct during the just-concluded local government elections, describing the turnout and behaviour at polling units as a reflection of Lagos’ democratic maturity and civic strength.   In a statement released shortly after voting ended, the governor expressed gratitude to […]
admin - July 12, 2025

NIGERIA: Labour Party Declares 2027 Presidential Ticket Open

  By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria    The Labour Party (LP) has announced that its presidential ticket for the 2027 general elections is open to all aspirants, ruling out the possibility of giving automatic candidacy to any individual, including its 2023 presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi.   The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Abayomi Arabambi, made […]
admin - July 12, 2025

SOUTH SUDAN: ‎Israel To Open Free Cardiac Surgery Clinic For Children In South Sudan

  ‎By Deborah Akur Chol, South Sudan ‎ ‎A significant advancement in healthcare is underway as a free cardiac surgery clinic for children is set to open at Al Sabah Hospital in Juba, initiated by the Israeli organization Save a Child’s Heart. ‎ ‎This announcement came during a meeting between President Salva Kiir Mayardit and […]
admin - July 12, 2025

KENYA: Julia Njoki Dies In Police Custody Following Arrest During Saba Saba Protests 

       By Lisbeth Micheni, Kenya    A family is grappling with grief and outrage following the death of 32-year-old Julia Njoki, who passed away while in police custody after her arrest during the Saba Saba protests on Monday 7,2025.     Julia was taken to Nanyuki Police Station, pending arraignment in court the […]
admin - July 11, 2025

NIGERIA: Lagos Court Jails Fraudster 17 Years For N78.7 Million Property Scam

  By Onoja Baba, Nigeria      A Lagos State High Court sitting in Ikeja has sentenced one Peter Nwogu, also known as Dr. NDC Peters, to 17 years in prison for defrauding multiple victims of N78.7 million in a bogus property scheme.   Justice S.S. Ogunsanya handed down the sentence on Thursday, July 10, […]
admin - July 11, 2025

NIGERIA: Presidency Slams Media Over ‘Twisted’ Reports On Shettima’s Book Launch Remarks

  By Onoja Baba, Nigeria    The Office of the Vice President has condemned what it described as a deliberate and irresponsible misrepresentation of Vice President Kashim Shettima’s comments at a recent book launch in Abuja.   In a statement issued on Friday, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications, Stanley Nkwocha, […]
admin - July 11, 2025

2027: Ortom Declares Support For Southern Presidency

  By Onoja Baba, Nigeria   Former Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom, has declared his support for a southern candidate to emerge president in 2027.   Speaking during a media interaction in Makurdi on Thursday, Ortom said the principle of power rotation between the North and South must be respected.   He insisted that […]
admin - July 11, 2025

NIGERIA: INEC To Launch Online Portal For Streamlining Political Party Registration

  By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria    The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced plans to launch a digital platform to streamline the registration process for associations seeking recognition as political parties in Nigeria.   According to a statement issued on Thursday by, INEC National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education […]
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