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admin - August 10, 2026

NIGERIA: Tonto Dikeh Unveils Church, Names It ‘New Wine Prophetic Tabernacle’

By Onoja Baba Nollywood actress and politician, Tonto Dikeh, has unveiled a new spiritual movement, the New Wine Prophetic Tabernacle, describing it as an interdenominational altar dedicated to prayer, revival and spiritual transformation. Dikeh announced the development on Sunday through a post on her Instagram page, where she described the New Wine Prophetic Tabernacle, also […]

admin - August 7, 2026

NIGERIA: Atiku Alleges Compromise Of Private Bank Details, Raises Alarm Over Suspicious Credit Alert

By Onoja Baba Former Vice President and African Democratic Congress presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has raised concerns over a suspicious credit into one of his private bank accounts, alleging that his confidential banking information may have been compromised. In a statement issued on Friday by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, Atiku […]

admin - August 6, 2026

KENYA: State Agencies Warn Politicians Ahead of 2027 Polls

By Moses Punyuah, Nairobi A powerful multi-agency team has been formed to crack down on hate speech, incitement and political violence ahead of the 2027 General Election, with leaders found culpable facing possible disqualification from the ballot. The team brings together the NCIC, IEBC, DCI and the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties, which […]

admin - August 6, 2026

NIGERIA: FG Introduces National Textbook Ranking System for Public Schools

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria The Federal Government has approved a National Textbook Ranking System (NTRS) aimed at improving the quality of learning materials used in public schools across Nigeria. The new policy, announced by the Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, will take effect from September 2026, making it mandatory for public primary, […]

admin - August 6, 2026

NIGERIA: Osun Must Not Return To Era Of Half Salaries, Adeleke Tells Voters

By Onoja Baba Osun State Governor and governorship candidate of the Accord Party, Ademola Adeleke, has urged residents to reject the All Progressives Congress in the August 15 governorship election, alleging that civil servants suffered hardship under the party’s previous administration. In a post on his X account on Thursday, Adeleke appealed to eligible voters […]

admin - August 5, 2026

BREAKING News: 176 Kwara Kidnap Victims Six Months Ago Regain Freedom

By Balogun Arisekola, Kaiama,Kwara State No fewer than 176 victims abducted during the deadly February 3 terrorist attack on Woro and Nuku communities in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State have regained their freedom. The development was announced today in a post on the official Facebook page of the Kwara State Government, which was […]

admin - August 5, 2026

MALAWI: Kabaza Association Rolls Out Motorcycle Tracking System To Combat Rising Theft

By Smile Hamilton Malawi The Malawi Coalition of Kabaza Associations (MACOKASA) has launched a motorcycle tracking initiative aimed at addressing the growing number of motorcycle theft cases across the country. Speaking to MIJ Online, MACOKASA Chairperson Moses Mwalabu said the association has partnered with a private company to install tracking devices on motorcycle taxis, commonly […]

admin - August 5, 2026

NIGERIA: Resident Doctors Suspend Planned Strike After Presidency Intervention

By Onoja Baba The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) is set to suspend its planned nationwide indefinite strike following a high-level meeting with the Presidency that resolved key issues relating to salaries, allowances, promotions and welfare. The breakthrough came after a three-hour meeting on Tuesday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, convened by the Chief […]

admin - August 5, 2026

NIGERIA: Tinubu Approves Up to 80% Salary Increase for Armed Forces Personnel

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria President Bola Tinubu has approved salary increases ranging from 30 to 80 per cent for personnel of the Nigerian Armed Forces, with about 250,000 military personnel expected to benefit from the new pay structure. The new salary package, which takes effect from September 1, 2026, will increase the annual wage […]

admin - August 5, 2026

NIGERIA: Police Summon VeryDarkMan Over Allegations Against Zone 2 AIG

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria The Nigeria Police Force has invited social media influencer Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), to appear before the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) in Abuja over allegations he made against the Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of Zone 2, Lagos, AIG Moshood Jimoh. The Force said […]