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admin - April 19, 2026

NIGERIA: Lagos Lists 1,710 Public Toilets, Warns Against Open Defecation

  By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria   The Lagos State Government has disclosed that 1,710 public toilets are currently functional across the state as part of efforts to eliminate open defecation and improve sanitation.   The Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, made this known in a post shared on his X handle […]
admin - April 19, 2026

NIGERIA: Peter Obi Laments Massive Revenue Leakages, Says “Nigeria Is Bleeding From Within”

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria     The 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate and former Anambra State Governor, Mr. Peter Obi, has expressed deep concern over what he described as massive institutionalised corruption, citing a recent World Bank report that revealed huge leakages in Nigeria’s federation revenue.   In a statement posted on Saturday, Obi noted […]
admin - April 19, 2026

KENYA: PS Muoria Directs TVET Graduates to Ditch Gowns

By Moses Punyuah, Nairobi    Principal Secretary (PS) in the State Department for TVETs Dr. Esther Muoria has directed Technical and Vocational Education and Training institutions to stop using graduation gowns and adopt attire aligned to trainees’ respective disciplines.   Speaking during the graduation ceremony of Nyeri National Polytechnic, the TVET Principal Secretary said the […]
admin - April 19, 2026

NIGERIA: Kano APC Reaffirms Support For Tinubu’s Re-election Bid

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria      The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State has strongly debunked claims that the party has withdrawn its support for President Bola Tinubu’s second-term bid in 2027.   In a statement issued on Saturday by the State Publicity Secretary, Auwalu Abdullahi, the Kano APC described the allegation as false, […]
admin - April 19, 2026

NIGERIA: FCCPC Denies Ban on Airtime Borrowing, Blames Operators for Service Disruptions

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria   The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has dismissed claims that it banned airtime borrowing and data advance services in Nigeria, describing the reports as false and misleading.   The Commission said no directive was issued to stop consumers from accessing such telecom value-added services.   This was […]
admin - April 19, 2026

KENYA: Wetang’ula Warns Governors Over Snubbing Parliament

By Moses Punyuah, Nairobi    National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula has warned governors that they risk criminal sanctions if they continue skipping appearances before parliamentary committees.   Speaking during a youth empowerment programme in Mabera, Kuria West, Migori County, the National Assembly Speaker said Parliament will not relent in its oversight role.   “As Parliament, […]
admin - April 19, 2026

NIGERIA: 569 Rounds of Ammunition, IED Components Intercepted on Kaduna–Jos Highway

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria   The Nigeria Army Troops of Operation ENDURING PEACE have intercepted a large cache of ammunition and suspected Improvised Explosive Device components along the Kaduna–Jos highway in a major crackdown on terrorist logistics.   This was contained in a statement issued by the Media Information Officer of the Joint Task […]
admin - April 17, 2026

MALAWI: Rumphi Traditional Leaders Petition Mutharika Over Chikulamayembe Appointment

  By Smile Hamilton Malawi   Traditional leaders in Rumphi District, backing Mtima Gondwe as the rightful heir, have once again petitioned President Peter Mutharika, urging him to nullify the appointment of Joseph Bongololo Gondwe as Paramount Chief Chikulamayembe.   The leaders argue that the appointment lacked proper consultation and violated established traditional protocols. They […]
admin - April 16, 2026

NIGERIA: Makinde Approves Recruitment for 3rd Oyo Youth Parliament

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria    The Oyo State Government has approved the constitution of the 3rd Assembly of the Oyo State Youth Parliament, in a renewed effort to strengthen youth participation in governance across the state.   The approval was announced by the Oyo State Agency for Youth Development under the administration of Governor […]
admin - April 16, 2026

NIGERIA: Ogun Workers Get Weekly Day Off, ₦10,000 Transport Allowance

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria   Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has approved a weekly day off duty and a ₦10,000 transport allowance for public servants to cushion the impact of rising fuel prices and cost of living.   The measures, which will run for three months from April 2026, are aimed at easing transportation […]
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