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admin - April 11, 2026

NIGERIA: Shettima Visits Borno, Condoles With Army Over Deadly Benisheikh Attack

By Onoja Baba      Vice President Kashim Shettima on Saturday visited Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, to commiserate with the Nigerian Army and the state government over the recent terrorist attack on military personnel in Benisheikh that claimed the lives of several officers and soldiers, including Brigadier General Oseni Braimah.   The visit, made […]
admin - April 11, 2026

MALAWI: Crossroads–Kanengo M01 Road Commissioned, Boosting Lilongwe’s Urban Transformation

By Smile Hamilton   Government has officially commissioned the M01 road stretch from Crossroads to Kanengo in Lilongwe, in a move expected to significantly ease traffic congestion and accelerate economic activity in the capital city.   Minister of Transport and Public Works Jappie Mhango presided over the commissioning ceremony on Friday, describing the project as […]
admin - April 11, 2026

NIGERIA: Why 13-Year-Old Girl Chose Goat as Birthday Gift Over Cake

By Munyal Manunyi   A 13-year-old girl, Nana Khadijat, from Birnin Kebbi, has sparked widespread reactions online after choosing a goat as her birthday gift, instead of a traditional celebration with cake and festivities.   Khadijat, a junior secondary school student at Deenway Islamic School in Birnin Kebbi, marked her birthday on Thursday. Her uncle, […]
admin - April 10, 2026

KENYA: Former Cabinet Secretary Declares Burial Wishes, Rejects State Involvement

By Moses Punyuah, Nairobi    Former Cabinet Secretary Raphael Tuju has publicly outlined his burial wishes, calling for a simple and strictly private ceremony.   Speaking at his rural home in Ralingo village, Tuju directed that he be buried within 48 hours of his death, with no involvement from state officers.   “I have shown […]
admin - April 10, 2026

NIGERIA: Army Says MRAP Vehicle Was Temporarily Immobilised During Benisheikh Attack, Debunks Claims Of 17 Soldiers Killed

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria      The Nigerian Army has admitted that the Brigade Commander’s Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicle was temporarily immobilised during a fierce terrorist attack on troops in Benisheikh, Borno State, even as it strongly refuted claims that 17 soldiers, including the Brigade Commander, were killed in the incident.   In a […]
admin - April 10, 2026

NIGERIA: FG, Lagos To Host Abuja Dialogue On Youth Leadership

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria   The Federal Government, in collaboration with the Lagos State Government, is set to convene the first Abuja Dialogue aimed at placing youth leadership at the centre of national discourse.   The Dialogue, scheduled for April 13, 2026, in Abuja, will focus on strengthening youth leadership as a driver of […]
admin - April 10, 2026

Nigeria, UN Target Jobs, Skills For Youths, Women

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria   The federal government has moved to strengthen its partnership with the United Nations to expand job opportunities and skills development for youths and women across the country.   Vice President Kashim Shettima said the collaboration will focus on financial inclusion, employment creation, and security as part of efforts to […]
admin - April 10, 2026

NIGERIA: Police Debunk False Terror Alert In Abuja, Arrest Suspect For Incitement

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria      The Nigeria Police Force has strongly debunked a viral video circulating on social media claiming that a terrorist attack is ongoing in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja.   In a statement issued on Friday by the Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Anthony Okon Placid, the Police described the […]
admin - April 10, 2026

NIGERIA: U.S. Embassy In Abuja Suspends Visa Appointments

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria      The United States Embassy in Abuja has suspended visa appointments due to security concerns.   Applicants with scheduled interviews have been advised to check their email or AVITS account for details on rescheduled dates.   While visa operations at the U.S. Embassy in Abuja remain temporarily affected, services at […]
admin - April 9, 2026

NIGERIA: JAMB Opens UTME Slip Printing Ahead Of Exams

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has opened the printing of examination slips for candidates registered for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination.   The board urged candidates to visit its website to download their slips, which contain essential details for the examination.   “Examination Slip Printing is now available. […]
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