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admin - April 9, 2025

NIGERIA: INEC Reaffirms Neutrality As Labour Party Submits Supreme Court Judgement

By Onoja Baba, Abuja The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Wednesday, reiterated its commitment to neutrality and the rule of law, following a visit by a delegation of the Labour Party led by Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti. The delegation visited the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja and submitted a Certified True […]

admin - April 9, 2025

SOUTH SUDAN: SPLM-IO Distances Self From Former Deputy Chairperson Nathaniel Oyet

By Deborah Akur Chol, South Sudan In a press conference on Wednesday, Hon. Stephen Phar Kuol announced that the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement in Opposition (SPLM-IO) has officially distanced itself from former Deputy Chairperson Nathaniel Oyet. Moving forward, the party will only recognize Oyet as the former deputy chairperson. “Hon. Nathaniel Oyet will […]

admin - April 9, 2025

MALAWI: South African Court Orders Sale Of Prophet Bushiri’s R50 Million Jet

By Smile Hamilton, Malawi Prophet Shepherd Bushiri, a prominent figure in Malawi, has expressed his discontent with the South African government’s handling of his case. A South African court has granted the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) permission to sell his R50 million jet, which is approximately 4.4 billion Malawi Kwacha. The jet was […]

admin - April 9, 2025

NIGERIA: Police To Commence 2022/2023 Constable Training On April 12

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria The Nigeria Police Force has announced the conclusion of the 2022/2023 Police Constable recruitment exercise, with successful candidates expected to resume training from April 12, 2025. This announcement was made via the official Facebook page of the Police on Wednesday, in a joint statement with the Police Service Commission. […]

admin - April 9, 2025

Plateau Killings: IGP Orders Immediate Deployment Of Tactical Squads, Assets

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria In response to the rising wave of deadly attacks in parts of Plateau State, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has ordered the immediate deployment of tactical police units and assets to the affected communities to curb further violence and restore peace. This was disclosed in a […]

admin - April 9, 2025

NIGERIA: Ibas Appoints Administrators For 23 Local Government Areas In Rivers

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria Despite a recent court order restraining him from doing so, Rivers State Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.), has approved the appointment of administrators for the 23 Local Government Areas (LGAs) of the state. The development comes less than 24 hours after Justice Adam Muhammed of the […]

admin - April 9, 2025

NIGERIA: Nigeria Police Partner INTERPOL To Boost Regional Security And Data Sharing

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria In a significant move to bolster internal security and law enforcement, the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has partnered with the International Criminal Police Organisation (INTERPOL), to enhance regional security and improve data-sharing capabilities. Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, who also serves as Chairman of the West African Chiefs […]

admin - April 9, 2025

NIGERIA: Adeleke Relaxes Curfew In Osun Communities Ahead Of WASSCE

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has reduced the curfew hours in the conflict-prone communities of Ilobu, Ifon, and Erin-Osun from 17 hours to 12, because of the upcoming West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) scheduled to begin on April 24. The curfew adjustment was announced on Tuesday, […]

admin - April 9, 2025

South Sudan Launches Household Survey Program

By Deborah Akur Chol, South Sudan The South Sudan National Bureau of Statistics on Monday, officially launched the budget for its household survey program. The event featured remarks from Dr. Mohamed, a representative from the UNDP, who emphasized the importance of the survey for the people of South Sudan. “Data policy is […]

admin - April 8, 2025

NIGERIA: IPOB Warns South-East Youths Against Joining Nigerian Army

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has issued a strong warning to youths in the South-East, urging them to steer clear of the ongoing Nigerian Army recruitment exercise. In a statement issued on Tuesday by the group’s spokesperson, Emma Powerful, IPOB cautioned that enlisting in the army could place […]