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admin - February 28, 2026

NIGERIA: Power Minister Orders IBEDC to Fast-Track Free Meter Distribution

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagoa, Nigeria    The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has directed the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) to accelerate the installation of free prepaid meters for electricity consumers within its franchise areas.   The directive was issued during a working visit by the minister to the IBEDC headquarters in Ibadan, where discussions […]
admin - February 28, 2026

ZIMBABWE: MALGA President Elected UCLG Africa Southern Region Vice President

By Smile Hamilton, Malawi    The President of the Malawi Local Government Association (MALGA), who is also the Mayor of Blantyre City, Isaac Jomo Osman, has been elected as Vice President of the United Cities and Local Governments of Africa (UCLG Africa) Southern Region Caucus.   The elections are currently taking place in Harare, Zimbabwe, […]
admin - February 28, 2026

NIGERIA: Seyi Tinubu Denies Link to Online Feud, Rejects Bullying Claims

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria    Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has dismissed allegations connecting him to an ongoing social media dispute involving online personalities Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, and content creator Mitchell Mukoro, also called King Mitchy.   The controversy followed claims circulating online suggesting an alleged relationship […]
admin - February 28, 2026

NIGERIA: African Union Commission Urges Restraint And Diplomacy Amid US-Iran Military Escalation

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria      The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has expressed deep concern over reported military strikes carried out by the United States in coordination with Israeli forces against targets inside the Islamic Republic of Iran.   The Chairperson described the action as a serious intensification of […]
admin - February 28, 2026

NIGERIA: FAAN Dismisses Viral Scam Claims, Confirms Legitimate SMS On ‘Operation Go Cashless’ Launch

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria      The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria has dismissed as false and misleading a viral counter-message warning the public against opening an SMS link related to its ‘Operation Go Cashless’ initiative.   FAAN stated that the official SMS notifications sent in partnership with MTN Nigeria are genuine and form part […]
admin - February 28, 2026

Kenya Launches Long-Acting HIV Prevention Injection

By Moses Punyuah, Nairobi   Kenya has officially launched Lenacapavir, a groundbreaking long-acting injectable for HIV prevention, in a major boost to the country’s fight against new infections.   Presiding over the launch at Riruta Health Centre, Nairobi, Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale said the introduction of the injection marks a major milestone in strengthening […]
admin - February 28, 2026

NUC Cracks Down on Indiscriminate Honorary Degrees To Protect Academic Integrity

 By Lisa Chankat Abuja    The National Universities Commission (NUC) has issued a stern public notice targeting the “indiscriminate conferment and misuse” of honorary doctorate degrees across the country. Citing its statutory mandate under the Education Act, the Commission revealed that it has observed a worrying trend of institutions devaluing academic honors.   In response, […]
admin - February 27, 2026

NIGERIA: Court Remands Ex-AGF Malami, Wife, Son Over Alleged N8.7bn Fraud

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria  A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the remand of former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami (SAN), alongside his wife, Asabe Bashir, and son, Abdulaziz Malami, over alleged money laundering involving N8.7 billion.   Justice Joyce Abdulmalik directed that Malami and his son be held at Kuje Correctional […]
admin - February 27, 2026

NIGERIA: Businesswoman Tracy Ohiri Collapses In Detention Amid Bail Dispute With Minister Umahi

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria        Tracy Nither Nicolas Ohiri, the businesswoman detained at the FCT Police Command in Abuja over allegations of cyberbullying linked to a N250 million debt dispute with Minister of Works Senator David Umahi, has collapsed and been rushed to hospital.   The incident occurred on Friday while she awaited […]
admin - February 27, 2026

NIGERIA: DSS Arrests Alleged Mastermind Of Deadly 2025 Ayetoro ECWA Church Attack In Kogi

  By Onoja Baba, Nigeria      Operatives of the Department of State Services have arrested Shafiu Usman, the suspected mastermind behind the December 14, 2025 attack on the ECWA Church in Ayetoro, Kogi State.   The assault resulted in the abduction of over 20 worshippers during a church service. Security sources confirmed that Usman […]
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