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admin - June 15, 2026

NIGERIA: Okpebholo Orders Probe into Edo Market Kidnap

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has condemned the kidnapping of a woman at the Vegetable Market along Airport Road in Benin City, describing the incident as unacceptable and a direct attack on innocent residents. The governor, in a statement issued by his media aide, Patrick Ebojele, directed the Edo State […]
admin - June 15, 2026

MALAWI: African Development Bank Hails Shire Valley Transformation Project as Key to Food Security

By Smile Hamilton The African Development Bank (ADB) has described the Shire Valley Transformation Project as a critical initiative in addressing food security and driving national development in Malawi. ADB Executive Director for Malawi, Mauritius and Zambia, Nalishebo Shebo, made the remarks after touring the project site in Chikwawa on Sunday. During the visit, Shebo […]
admin - June 15, 2026

NIGERIA: Ex-Imo Governor Achike Udenwa Demands N5bn Damages And Public Apology From Kenneth Okonkwo Over Defamation

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria Former Imo State Governor, Chief Achike Udenwa, has demanded N5 billion in damages and a public apology from African Democratic Congress (ADC) chieftain Kenneth Okonkwo over alleged defamatory statements made during a live television interview. In a three-page letter dated June 11, 2026, signed by Udenwa’s lawyer, Chief Soronnadi Njoku (SAN), […]
admin - June 14, 2026

MALAWI: Chilima Mausoleum Unveiled at Nsipe as Nation Pays Tribute

By Smile Hamilton Malawi The Dr. Saulos Klaus Chilima Mausoleum has officially been unveiled at Nsipe in Ntcheu District, marking another significant milestone in honouring the legacy of the late former Vice President. Following the unveiling and dedication ceremony, family members, senior government officials, and other dignitaries laid wreaths at the mausoleum in remembrance of […]
admin - June 14, 2026

KENYA: NCCK Demands Arrests After Goons Storm Church Meeting

By Moses Punyuah The National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK) has condemned the invasion of All Saints Cathedral by suspected goons who disrupted a post-budget dialogue forum, describing the incident as a shameful attack on a place of worship and democratic engagement. The attackers reportedly forced their way into the church compound, assaulted participants, […]
admin - June 14, 2026

NIGERIA: DHQ Mourns Ex-Spokesman Rabe Abubakar, Vows to Crush Terror Networks

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has confirmed the death of retired Major General Rabe Abubakar, who died in captivity after being abducted by kidnappers. In a statement issued on Saturday, the Director of Defence Information, Major General Samaila Uba, described the late senior officer as a patriotic soldier who served Nigeria […]
admin - June 14, 2026

NIGERIA: Kogi Bans Okada Operations, Night Travel And Fuel Sales In Jerricans To Curb Banditry

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria The Kogi State Government has announced stringent security measures across parts of Kabba/Bunu Local Government Area and the entire state to cut off logistics and supply lines to bandits following the recent attack on Iluke community. In a press release issued on Saturday, the government banned the operation of commercial motorcycles […]
admin - June 13, 2026

JUST IN: Kidnapped Nigerian Retired Army Major General Dies In Bandits’ Captivity

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria Major General Abubakar Rabe (rtd), a former Director of Defence Information, has died while in the captivity of bandits in Katsina State. The retired senior military officer was kidnapped two weeks ago alongside his wife in the Matazu area of the state while travelling to attend a wedding. The Katsina State […]
admin - June 13, 2026

NIGERIA: Veteran Nollywood Actor Kola Oyewo Dies at 80

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria  Veteran Nollywood actor and theatre scholar Kola Oyewo has died at the age of 80. His death was confirmed by fellow actor Kunle Afod in an Instagram post on Friday. Oyewo had recently celebrated his 80th birthday in March 2026 after battling ill health for several months. Announcing the actor’s […]
admin - June 12, 2026

NIGERIA: Democracy Day: Uba Sani Frees 97 Kaduna Inmates

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria  Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State on Friday granted clemency to 97 inmates of the Kaduna Correctional Centre as part of activities marking the 2026 Democracy Day celebration, offering cash grants and vocational training opportunities to support their reintegration into society. The governor said the release was in exercise of […]
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