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admin - May 12, 2026

KENYA: Linda Mwananchi Questions Ruto’s Tanzania Visit … Says It Lacks Benefit For Kenyans

By Moses Punyuah, Nairobi    The Linda Mwananchi faction has criticised William Ruto’s state visit to Tanzania, arguing it lacks clear benefits for Kenya.   In a statement, the group claimed the visit risks, creating the perception that Kenya is endorsing a government they allege does not uphold democratic principles.   “By addressing the Tanzanian […]
admin - May 12, 2026

NIGERIA: Peter Obi Cites National Crisis, ADC Litigation As Reasons For Exit

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria      Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, has formally joined the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC), alongside former Kano State Governor, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso.   In a statement released on Monday, Obi explained that the dire condition of the nation and the urgent need to rescue Nigeria informed […]
admin - May 12, 2026

NIGERIA: NIS Debunks Passport Payment Claims, Warns Against Fraudulent Platforms

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria   The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has dismissed claims circulating about irregularities in its passport application and payment process, insisting that all transactions are conducted exclusively through its official platform.   The Service said the allegations suggesting the involvement of a religious organisation or third-party intermediary in its payment system […]
admin - May 12, 2026

NIGERIA: NDA Issues Safety Warning To Kaduna Communities Ahead Of Live-Fire Military Exercise

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria      The Nigerian Defence Academy has issued an urgent advisory to residents in Kaduna State following the commencement of its 2026 Annual Range Classification Exercise.   According to a statement released on Monday, by the Academy Public Relations Officer, Major Reuben Kovangiya, the exercise is designed specifically for Nigerian Army […]
admin - May 12, 2026

NIGERIA: Ayade Withdraws From Senate Race, Says He Yielded To President Tinubu’s Order

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria      Former Cross River State Governor, Senator Prof. Ben Ayade, has withdrawn from the race for the Cross River North Senatorial District in the 2027 elections following a direct order from President Bola Tinubu.   In a lengthy statement released on Monday, Ayade said he was invited to Abuja for […]
admin - May 12, 2026

NIGERIA: JAMB to Set Admission Benchmarks as Policy Meeting Holds May 11

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria   The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has fixed May 11, 2026, for its annual policy meeting on admissions, where critical decisions guiding tertiary institution admissions will be finalised.   The meeting is scheduled to hold at the Body of Benchers Auditorium in Jabi, Abuja, and is expected to […]
admin - May 12, 2026

Academy Bans AI-Generated Films from Oscar Awards

By Smile Hamilton, Malawi   The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the organization behind the prestigious Oscar Awards, has announced that films created or written using Artificial Intelligence (AI) will not be eligible for the awards.   In a statement released by the Academy, only films written by humans and featuring human actors […]
admin - May 12, 2026

NIGERIA: Kwankwaso Hints On Leaving ADC, Says Consultations Ongoing

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria      Sen. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso has dismissed speculations about his immediate political plans, stating that no final decision has been made regarding his future or that of his political associates amid the crisis rocking the African Democratic Congress (ADC).   In a statement issued on Saturday titled “Clarification on My […]
admin - May 12, 2026

NIGERIA: Army Arrests Blogger Justice Crack Over Soldiers’ Welfare Video

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria      The Nigerian Army has arrested popular blogger and social media influencer, Justice Mark Chidiebere, also known as Justice Crack.   He was arrested for an alleged role in a social media post concerning soldiers’ feeding and welfare.   In a statement issued on Saturday by the Acting Director of […]
admin - May 12, 2026

NIGERIA: Nigeria Raises Diplomatic Pressure Over Xenophobic Attacks in South Africa

  By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria   The Federal Government has summoned South Africa’s acting High Commissioner in Abuja following renewed xenophobic protests and reported attacks on Nigerian citizens and their businesses.   The move comes amid growing concerns over escalating tensions in parts of South Africa, where foreign nationals have reportedly faced harassment, violence, […]
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