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Admin - December 16, 2025

NIGERIA: Senate Directs NSA To Investigate Fake Reports On Akpabio’s Health

  By Onoja Baba, Nigeria    The Senate has directed the National Security Adviser to investigate the circulation of fake reports claiming that President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, suffered a health emergency and was rushed to a hospital in London.   The resolution was adopted on Tuesday during plenary after Senator Titus Zam (APC, […]
Admin - December 16, 2025

NIGERIA: Malami Accuses EFCC Chairman Of Vendetta, Demands Recusal From Investigation

    By Onoja Baba, Nigeria    Nigerian former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, has accused the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of orchestrating a politically motivated investigation against him, driven by personal vendetta and historical animosity.   In a strongly worded press release issued […]
Admin - December 16, 2025

NIGERIA: FRSC Intensifies Safe Driving Campaigns On Major Festive Corridors

      By Onoja Baba, Nigeria      The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has intensified public awareness campaigns urging motorists to practise safe, responsible and disciplined driving along critical highway corridors that experience heavy traffic during the festive season.   The awareness drive focuses on the Lagos–Ibadan–Egbeda corridor, the Abuja city gate–airport road–Giri–Kubwa–AYA […]
Admin - December 16, 2025

NIGERIA: JRB Targets Illegal Road Taxes, Pushes Unified Revenue Administration

  By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria    The Joint Revenue Board (JRB) has moved to clamp down on illegal road tax collection and unauthorised levies across Nigeria, calling for urgent security intervention to dismantle roadblocks mounted by non-state actors along major transport corridors.   The decision followed deliberations at the 158th meeting of the Board, […]
Admin - December 16, 2025

NIGERIA: Tinubu Mobilises Military Assets, Procures Armoured Fleet To Tackle Insecurity

    By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria    President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s resolve to deploy all military and law enforcement assets to protect Nigerians and crush security threats across the country.   The President made this known on Monday in Lagos while declaring open the Chief of Army Staff Annual Conference […]
Admin - December 16, 2025

South Sudan Insists On Closure of UN Bases In Wau and Bentiu

    By Debora Akur Chol, South Sudan   South Sudan has reiterated its demand for the closure of major United Nations peacekeeping bases in Wau and Bentiu, describing the move as a matter of national sovereignty as the UN mission carries out a mandated drawdown.   As thousands of peacekeepers are repatriated, Juba says […]
Admin - December 16, 2025

Nigeria Police To Resume Tinted Glass Permit Enforcement From January 2 Amid Rising Crime Concerns

    By Onoja Baba, Nigeria    The Nigeria Police Force has announced the resumption of strict enforcement of the tinted glass permit policy effective January 2, 2026, citing a surge in criminal activities facilitated by unauthorised vehicle tinting.   In a statement issued by Force Public Relations Officer CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, the police clarified […]
Admin - December 15, 2025

NIGERIA: President Tinubu Pledges Sustained Support To Nigerian Army As COAS Annual Conference Opens In Lagos

    By Onoja Baba, Nigeria      President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s steadfast commitment to enhancing the welfare, professionalism, and operational capabilities of the Nigerian Armed Forces, emphasising that their sacrifices remain central to the nation’s sovereignty and unity.   Speaking at the opening ceremony of the Chief of Army Staff […]
Admin - December 15, 2025

Malawi Court Orders MCP Secretary General To Seek Medical Attention Before Remand

  By Smile Hamilton Malawi   The Lilongwe Chief Resident Magistrate’s Court, presided over by Austin Banda, has ordered Malawi Congress Party (MCP) Secretary General Richard Chimwendo Banda to first seek medical treatment before being sent to prison to await transfer of his case to the High Court.   State prosecutor Prescott Mwayiulipo told the […]
Admin - December 15, 2025

KENYA: Young Environmentalist Truphena Muthoni Honoured For Climate Advocacy

    By Moses Punyuah, Nairobi Kenya.   President William Ruto has conferred the Head of State Commendation (HSC) on young environmentalist Truphena Muthoni in recognition of her record-breaking 72-hour tree-hugging feat that drew national and global attention to environmental conservation and climate change.   Muthoni received the honour at State House, where she also […]
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