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admin - January 29, 2026

NIGERIA: Lagos Police Disperse Makoko Demolition Protesters with Tear Gas

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria    A peaceful protest by residents of Makoko, Iyana-Oworonshoki and other waterfront communities in Lagos on Wednesday turned chaotic after operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) of the Lagos State Police Command dispersed demonstrators with tear gas.   The affected residents had converged at the Lagos State House of […]
admin - January 28, 2026

NIGERIA: Fire Guts Owode Market in Offa, Destroy Properties Worth Millions.

By Balogun Arisekola Azeez, Offa, Kwara State.   A fire outbreak on Wednesday razed parts of Owode Market in Offa, Kwara State.   The Fire outbreak reportedly started between 1 to 3 am in the morning destroyed no fewer than 10 stalls in the goats and sheep sellers’ section of the popular market Owode main […]
admin - January 28, 2026

NIGERIA: 24-Hour Curfew Imposed on Oro-Ago District as Security Forces Launch Clearance Operation In The Area

By Balogun Arisekola Azeez, Oro-Ago Kwara   A 24-hour curfew has been imposed on the entire Oro-Ago District in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State.   The Chairman of Ifelodun Local Government Area, Honorable Abdulrasheed Femi Yusuf announced the imposition of 24-hour curfew on Oro-Ago District.   The directive was disclosed in a statement […]
admin - January 28, 2026

MALAWI: Linessie Phiri Joins Global Youth Initiative for Early Childhood Education

By Smile Hamilton   A young Malawian advocate is making waves on the global stage in early childhood development. Linessie Phiri has been selected as Malawi’s only representative among 14 education advocates worldwide under the “Their World Global Youth Ambassadors Initiative.”   The initiative empowers young leaders to consult communities, listening to teachers, parents, caregivers, […]
admin - January 28, 2026

NIGERIA: Presidency Dismisses Health Concerns After Tinubu’s Stumble in Türkiye

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria   The Presidency has dismissed concerns over the health of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu following a brief stumble during an official welcome ceremony in Ankara, Türkiye, assuring Nigerians that the President remains hale, hearty, and fully engaged in his state visit.   This was disclosed by the Special Adviser to […]
admin - January 28, 2026

MALAWI: CHRR Urges Government to Fast-Track Review of Witchcraft Act

  By Smile Hamilton   The Centre for Human Rights and Rehabilitation (CHRR) has called on the Malawi Government to prioritise and fast-track the review of the Witchcraft Act to ensure the country’s legal framework effectively addresses abuses linked to witchcraft-related beliefs.   CHRR Executive Director Michael Kaiyatsa said the resurgence of attacks against persons […]
admin - January 28, 2026

MALAWI: Machinga Farmers Expect High Crop Yields as Rains Continue

  By Smile Hamilton   Farmers in Machinga District are expected to harvest high crop yields if favourable weather conditions and steady rainfall continue up to March.   Machinga District Agriculture Officer Raphael Mkisi told African Culture tv that the district is currently experiencing good weather and rainfall, giving hope that farmers will record increased […]
admin - January 28, 2026

NIGERIA: Tinubu Seeks Expansion Of Appeal, Federal High Court Justices

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria    Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has asked the Senate to amend existing laws to increase the number of justices in the Court of Appeal and the Federal High Court, as part of efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s judicial system.   The President, in separate letters read on the floor of the […]
admin - January 28, 2026

KENYA: ACK Bishop Condemns Church Attack, Calls for Accountability

By Moses Punyuah, Nairobi   The Presiding Bishop of the Anglican Church of Kenya (ACK) Mount Kenya West Diocese, Bishop Gerald Muriithi, has condemned the chaos that erupted during Sunday service in Nyeri, where goons reportedly accompanied by police officers disrupted worship, forcing congregants to flee.   Speaking during a press briefing at ACK St. […]
admin - January 28, 2026

NIGERIA: Tinubu Condoles Super Eagles Star Wilfred Ndidi Over Father’s Death In Delta Road Accident

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria      President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep condolences to Super Eagles midfielder Wilfred Ndidi following the tragic death of his father, Sunday Ndidi, in a road accident in Delta State.   Sunday Ndidi, a retired military officer, reportedly died on Tuesday, after a fatal road crash in Umunede, near Agbor, […]
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