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admin - April 15, 2026

By Balogun Arisekola Azeez   The Mustafa Olawuyi Foundation (MOF) has launched an 8-week Solar Installation Training Programme to empower youth with renewable energy skills for sustainable development in Nigeria.   The training, in partnership with Basic Hi-Tech, will provide participants with skills in solar installation, system design, safety, maintenance, troubleshooting, and entrepreneurship.   “We […]
admin - April 15, 2026

KENYA: Storm Wreaks Havoc At Siaya School, Properties Worth Millions Lost

By Moses Punyuah, Nairobi    Property worth millions of shillings has been destroyed after a heavy storm hit Majiwa Secondary School in Siaya County.   The strong winds blew off roofs of key facilities, including a dormitory and a recently renovated laboratory, leaving students stranded.   School Principal Maurice Amusala said the damage was extensive. […]
admin - April 15, 2026

NIGERIA: Atiku Warns INEC Chairman Over ADC Leadership Crisis As Supreme Court Fixes Hearing Date

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria      Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has issued a stern warning to the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, declaring that the electoral umpire “will not get away with this illegality” in its handling of the leadership crisis rocking the African Democratic Congress.   Speaking at the ADC national […]
admin - April 14, 2026

NIGERIA: FG Defends Jilli Airstrike as Targeted Operation, Orders Full Probe

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria   The Federal Government has defended the recent airstrike in the Jilli axis of Borno State as a targeted counter-terrorism operation, while ordering a full investigation into the incident.   The government maintained that the strike, carried out on April 11, was based on credible intelligence targeting insurgent activities in […]
admin - April 14, 2026

KENYA: Residents Decry Rising Insecurity in Molo

By Moses Punyuah, Nairobi    Residents of Sion village in Molo Constituency have raised alarm over a surge in livestock theft and burglary, accusing security agencies of laxity.   The concerns follow a recent incident where unknown assailants raided a homestead, stole a cow and allegedly slaughtered it near a police station.   “We are […]
admin - April 14, 2026

NIGERIA: ‘Old Tax Laws Made Nigerians Poor’ — Tinubu Defends Reforms, Promises Prosperity

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria   President Bola Tinubu has criticised Nigeria’s colonial-era tax system, saying it impoverished citizens through inefficiency and fragmentation, while defending ongoing reforms as a pathway to economic growth and inclusivity.   The President said the new tax regime is designed to simplify processes, attract investment, and deliver measurable benefits to […]
admin - April 14, 2026

NIGERIA: Troops Smash Bandit Strongholds In Bauchi, Rescue Eight Hostages And Recover Arms

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria        Nigerian troops of the 33 Artillery Brigade under Operation WUTAN DAJI have achieved a significant operational success after conducting a coordinated clearance operation in Kumbodoro Forest and Kumbodoro Village in Bauchi State.   The offensive delivered a major setback to bandit networks operating in the area.   According […]
admin - April 14, 2026

NIGERIA: Police Dismiss JAMB Safety Fears, Deploy Security Nationwide Ahead of Exams

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria   The Nigeria Police Force has dismissed circulating concerns over the safety of examination centres, announcing the deployment of enhanced security measures nationwide ahead of the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination.   The police said the claims suggesting insecurity at some centres, particularly in parts of the North Central region, […]
admin - April 14, 2026

MALAWI: Muluzi Calls for Professional Probe into Drone Incident at Vice President’s Residence

By Smile Hamilton Malawi   President of the United Democratic Front (UDF), Atupele Muluzi, has urged the Malawi Police Service to conduct a professional and comprehensive investigation into the arrest of a suspect accused of flying a drone over the residence of Vice President Jane Ansah.   In a statement posted on his Facebook page, […]
admin - April 14, 2026

MALAWI: MEC Refuses to Relocate Headquarters from Lilongwe to Blantyre

By Smile Hamilton   The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has maintained its decision not to move its headquarters from Lilongwe to Blantyre, despite a directive issued by former President Peter Mutharika requiring some government institutions to relocate.   MEC says its position follows concerns that the court ruling which dismissed its application to relocate the […]
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