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admin - May 30, 2025

NIGERIA: INEC Sets 2026 Governorship Election Dates for Ekiti, Osun

  By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria    The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced dates for the 2026 governorship elections in Ekiti and Osun states.   According to INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, the Ekiti State election will be held on Saturday, July 20, 2026, while the Osun State poll is scheduled for Saturday, […]
admin - May 30, 2025

NIGERIA: House Of Reps Issues 24-Hour Ultimatum To WAEC Over Widespread SSCE Irregularities

  By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria    The House of Representatives Committee on Basic Education and Examination Bodies has demanded the immediate appearance of the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) within 24 hours, following alarming reports of irregularities in the ongoing 2025 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE).   The ultimatum was issued in a statement […]
admin - May 30, 2025

KENYA: Teen Herdsman Killed After Cattle Grazed In Maize Field In Kitale

  By Lisbeth Micheni, Kenya    Authorities in Kitale, Kenya, have opened a murder investigation after a 19-year-old boy was reportedly found dead, over an incident involving cows that strayed into a maize field in Bidii village.   The young man, Enock Omoi, had recently moved from Kisii County to Trans Nzoia in search of […]
admin - May 30, 2025

NIGERIA:Tinubu Hails Election Of Sidi Ould Tah As New AfDB President

  By Onoja Baba, Nigeria      President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated the President of Mauritania, Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani, on the election of Dr Sidi Ould Tah as the ninth President of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group.   This was contained in a statement released on Thursday signed by Bayo Onanuga, […]
admin - May 30, 2025

NIGERIA: APC Group Demands Shekwolo’s Disqualification Over PDP Links, Warns Of Crisis In FCT Council Election 

  By Onoja Baba, Nigeria    Tensions are rising within the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the APC Consolidation Group has called for the immediate disqualification of Mr. Danjuma Samuel Shekwolo from the party’s 2026 Area Council elections bid over his link to the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). […]
admin - May 29, 2025

OPINION: Curbing Grading Bias In Tertiary Institutions 

  By Okunlegbe John T   Indices have shown in recent years how the credibility of examinations in Nigeria’s higher institutions has come under increasing scrutiny and doubts. To a great extent, the skepticism is as a result of allegations of grading bias and manipulations by lecturers.   Before now, all eyebrows seemed to be […]
admin - May 29, 2025

NIGERIA: Tinubu Marks Second Anniversary In Office, Says ‘Our Economic Reforms Are Working’

  By Onoja Baba, Nigeria    Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared that his administration’s economic reforms are “working” and have placed Nigeria on a more stable path, as he marked the second anniversary of his administration on Thursday.   In a nationwide address commemorating two years in office, the president hailed what he […]
admin - May 29, 2025

South Sudan’s President Fires Long-Time Chief Justice

  By Deborah Akur Chol, South Sudan   South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir has unexpectedly fired the chief justice of South Sudan High Court, Chan Reec Madut, over alleged corruption.   Madut had been chief justice for over 13 years. His termination of appointment was announced on the state broadcaster SSBC on Wednesday night.   […]
admin - May 28, 2025

KENYA: Ruto Seeks Forgiveness From  Uganda, Tanzania Amid Strained Kenya Ties

  By Lisbeth Micheni, Kenya    Kenyan President William Ruto on Wednesday extended a heartfelt apology to Kenya’s neighbors, Uganda and Tanzania, in a bid to mend frayed diplomatic relations.   Speaking during the National Prayer Breakfast held at Safari Park, Ruto acknowledged that Kenya might have caused discomfort or offense and urged for renewed […]
admin - May 28, 2025

KENYA: Breaking: Celebrated Kenyan Author Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o Dies At 86

Renowned Kenyan writer and thinker Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o has passed away.   The iconic literary figure died on the morning of Wednesday, May 28, 2025, his family announced. He was 86.   In a heartfelt statement, his children described him as having “lived a full life” and “fought a good fight.”   They called on […]
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