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admin - April 14, 2026

NIGERIA: NIGERIA: El-Rufai Remanded After Pleading Not Guilty to Nine-Count Charge

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria   The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has arraigned former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, on a nine-count charge bordering on alleged advance fee fraud and money laundering.   The former governor pleaded not guilty to all charges when they were read before Honourable Justice […]
admin - April 13, 2026

NIGERIA: ‘₦22,500 Monthly Stipend’ — FG Opens Applications for Second TVET Cohort

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria   The Federal Government has opened applications for the second cohort of its Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Programme, offering stipends and practical skills training to Nigerian youth.   “The programme is a strategic intervention aligned with the Renewed Hope Agenda,” the Minister of Education, Maruf Tunji Alausa, […]
admin - April 13, 2026

NIGERIA: Bauchi Governor Distributes Vehicles to Emirs, District Heads to Boost Grassroots Governance

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria   Bauchi State Governor has distributed official vehicles to emirs and district heads across the state, describing the move as part of efforts to strengthen grassroots governance and deepen community engagement.   “I have distributed official vehicles to emirs and district heads across Bauchi State as part of my administration’s […]
admin - April 13, 2026

NIGERIA: Shettima Warns Demographic Advantage ‘Will Count for Nothing’ Without Youth Leadership Framework

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria   Vice President Kashim Shettima has warned that Nigeria’s status as one of the world’s youngest nations could become meaningless without deliberate investment in youth leadership development.   Speaking on Monday at the Abuja Dialogue 2026, Shettima said the country’s growing youth population must be matched with structured national planning […]
admin - April 13, 2026

NIGERIA: Police launch Investigation Into Suspected Airstrike At Borno-Yobe Market, As Dozens Feared Dead

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria   Authorities have launched an investigation into a suspected airstrike at a border market between Borno and Yobe states, where dozens of people are feared dead, although official casualty figures are yet to be confirmed.   The incident reportedly occurred on Saturday at Jilli Market, located between Gubio and Geidam […]
admin - April 11, 2026

NIGERIA: FG Names 48 Individuals, Groups Linked To Terror Financing

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria   The Federal Government has released a list of 48 individuals and organisations allegedly linked to terrorism financing across the country.   The list, published by the Nigeria Sanctions Committee, includes persons and entities suspected of providing financial and logistical support to extremist groups.   This was disclosed in an […]
admin - April 11, 2026

NIGERIA: INEC Denies X Account Reportedly Belonging To It’s Chairman … Commission Warns Against Fake Posts And Cyber Fraud By Onoja Baba, Nigeria The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has strongly debunked claims circulating on social media that its Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, endorsed a partisan post on the platform X (formerly Twitter). It described the allegation as a deliberate fabrication intended to tarnish the Chairman’s reputation and undermine public trust in the electoral body. In a press statement issued on Saturday, by the Chief Press Secretary and Media Adviser to the INEC Chairman, Adedayo Oketola, the Commission stated categorically that Prof. Amupitan does not own or operate any personal account on X and has never engaged in partisan commentary or associated himself with any political leaning in either his private or public capacity. The Commission described the viral post as a “malicious and coordinated campaign of calumny” designed to distract the electoral umpire at a time when it is focused on critical electoral reforms and preparations for upcoming polls. It warned that the falsehood was part of a wider pattern of cyber fraud, noting that impersonators have repeatedly created fake accounts in the Chairman’s name to defraud unsuspecting Nigerians. INEC revealed that several such fraudulent accounts had been identified and reported to security agencies in the past, and it is now collaborating closely with relevant cyber-intelligence units to track and prosecute those responsible for the latest misinformation. The Commission stressed that identity theft and the dissemination of forged social media interactions constitute criminal offences under the Cybercrimes Act, and those behind the scheme would face the full wrath of the law. The statement urged members of the public to disregard the false claim entirely and to rely solely on INEC’s verified institutional channels for official information about the Commission and the Chairman’s activities. INEC reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to delivering free, fair, and credible elections for all Nigerians, insisting that it would not be distracted by such partisan mischief and digital imposters. This latest clarification comes amid growing concerns over the increasing use of fake social media accounts to impersonate public officials and spread misinformation during sensitive periods in the electoral cycle.

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria    The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has strongly debunked claims circulating on social media that its Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, endorsed a partisan post on the platform X (formerly Twitter).   It described the allegation as a deliberate fabrication intended to tarnish the Chairman’s reputation and undermine public trust […]
admin - April 11, 2026

NIGERIA: Gateway Air Launches Abuja, PH, Kano, Others Routes

  By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria   Gateway Air, an Ogun State-owned airline, has announced the commencement of flight operations across major cities in Nigeria as part of efforts to improve connectivity.   The airline will operate routes linking Abuja, Port Harcourt, Calabar, Jos, and Kano, expanding travel options for passengers across the country.   […]
admin - April 11, 2026

NIGERIA: Shettima Visits Borno, Condoles With Army Over Deadly Benisheikh Attack

By Onoja Baba      Vice President Kashim Shettima on Saturday visited Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, to commiserate with the Nigerian Army and the state government over the recent terrorist attack on military personnel in Benisheikh that claimed the lives of several officers and soldiers, including Brigadier General Oseni Braimah.   The visit, made […]
admin - April 11, 2026

MALAWI: Crossroads–Kanengo M01 Road Commissioned, Boosting Lilongwe’s Urban Transformation

By Smile Hamilton   Government has officially commissioned the M01 road stretch from Crossroads to Kanengo in Lilongwe, in a move expected to significantly ease traffic congestion and accelerate economic activity in the capital city.   Minister of Transport and Public Works Jappie Mhango presided over the commissioning ceremony on Friday, describing the project as […]
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