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admin - April 11, 2025

NIGERIA: Police Rescue Kidnapped University Student In Major Security Operations

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria   The Nigeria Police Force, in collaboration with the military, Department of State Services (DSS), and local vigilantes, have carried out coordinated security operations across Katsina and Kebbi States.   These efforts led to the neutralization of several armed bandits, the arrest of key informants, and the successful rescue of […]
admin - April 11, 2025

NIGERIA: Tinubu Engages US Official In France Over Regional Security, African Economic Cooperation

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria   In a strategic diplomatic engagement held in Paris, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has met with the United States State Department’s Senior Advisor for Africa, Massad Boulos, to discuss pressing regional security concerns and pathways for bolstering economic collaboration across the African continent.   The high-level talks, which took place on […]
admin - April 11, 2025

NIGERIA: Tension Escalates In Rivers As Ann-Kio Briggs Accuses Ibas Of Fueling Political Fire

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria   Prominent Niger Delta activist and environmental rights advocate, Ann-Kio Briggs, has raised alarm over what she describes as the Federal Government’s dangerous meddling in the political affairs of Rivers State.   She accused the appointed sole administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.), of deepening an already volatile crisis.   Appearing […]
admin - April 11, 2025

SOUTH SUDAN: EU Delegation Visits South Sudan To Address Ongoing Crisis

By Deborah Akur Chol   Dr. Annette Weber, the EU Special Representative to the Horn of Africa, on Thursday, arrived in Juba at the request of EU High Representative/Vice President, H.E. Kaja Kallas.   During her visit, Dr. Weber engaged in discussions with key members of the South Sudanese government, including the Vice President, His […]
admin - April 11, 2025

NBA Relocates 2025 Annual Conference From Port Harcourt To Enugu Over Emergency Rule

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria   The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has officially announced the relocation of its 2025 Annual General Conference (AGC) from Port Harcourt, Rivers State, to Enugu, citing constitutional violations and a deteriorating democratic atmosphere in Rivers as the driving factors behind the decision.   The announcement was made late Thursday in a […]
admin - April 11, 2025

NIGERIA: Kizz Daniel To Fans: ‘Stop The Online Begging’

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria   Popular Afrobeats sensation, Oluwatobiloba Daniel Anidugbe, famously known as Kizz Daniel, has voiced his displeasure over what he describes as the increasing trend of online begging from his fanbase.   Taking to his official X handle, the “Buga” crooner addressed members of his fanbase, who he tagged as “Vaddicts”, […]
admin - April 10, 2025

NIGERIA: INEC Chair Warns Of Democratic Backslide In West Africa, Confirms His Tenure Ends Soon

Onoja Baba, Nigeria   With the curtain gradually falling on his tenure as Chairman of Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu delivered what appeared to be both a call to action and a sobering reflection on the state of democracy in West Africa.   Addressing the Extraordinary General Assembly of the ECOWAS […]
admin - April 10, 2025

NIGERIA: Police Rescue 17 Kidnap Victims, Recover 21 AK-47 Rifles, Neutralize 3 Armed Robbers In Kaduna

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria   The Nigeria Police Force has announced major breakthroughs in its ongoing operations in Kaduna State, with the successful rescue of 17 kidnapped victims.   About 21 fabricated AK-47 rifles were recovered and three armed robbers were neutralized.   Speaking during a press briefing on Wednesday, the Force Public Relations Officer, […]
admin - April 10, 2025

MALAWI: Maseko Ngoni Heritage Trust Speaks Out Against Bushiri’s Extradition Amid Controversy Over South African Court’s Decision

By Smile Hamilton, Malawi    The Maseko Ngoni Heritage Trust has joined the growing list of groups opposing the extradition of Prophet Shepherd Bushiri and his wife, Mary, to South Africa.   In a letter to the Attorney General and the Office of President and Cabinet, the trust’s secretary general, Impi Kandi Padambo Ndau, expressed […]
admin - April 10, 2025

KENYA: Court Allows Butere Girls To Perform “Echoes of War” Despite Initial Ban

By Lisbeth Micheni, Kenya    A Kenyan court has ruled in favor of Butere Girls High School, allowing them to perform their play, Echoes of War, at the National Drama and Film Festival in Nakuru.   Dennis Itumbi, Head of Special Projects from the Office of the President, confirmed that the play would be staged […]
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