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admin - April 23, 2026

NIGERIA: DSS Arraigns El-Rufai Over Alleged Interception Of Ribadu’s Phone Call

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria The Department of State Services has arraigned former Kaduna State Governor Nasir el-Rufai before a Federal High Court in Abuja over allegations that he unlawfully accessed the telephone conversation of the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu. El-Rufai, who also served as Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, is […]

admin - April 23, 2026

NIGERIA: Suspects Of Recent Angwan Rukuba Killings Arraigned In Court Amid Tight Security

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria Suspected bandits linked to the deadly Angwan Rukuba killings in Plateau State were on Thursday arraigned before the Plateau State High Court of Justice under tight security, in what authorities describe as a major step toward securing justice for victims of the March 29 attack. The suspects, four in […]

admin - April 23, 2026

MALAWI: Nyoni, Thondoya Triumph at National ICT Innovation Awards Amid Stiff Competition

By Smile Hamilton Malawi Staff Nyoni and Vision Thondoya have emerged as winners of the National ICT Innovation Awards, beating 20 shortlisted finalists in a highly competitive contest that attracted nationwide attention. The awards competition drew a total of 226 participants, highlighting growing interest and innovation in Malawi’s Information and Communications Technology (ICT) […]

admin - April 23, 2026

NIGERIA: Lagos Begins Monthly Sanitation Exercise April 25

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria The Lagos State Government has announced the commencement of a monthly environmental sanitation exercise, scheduled to hold on the last Saturday of every month between 6:30 a.m. and 8:30 a.m., beginning April 25, 2026. The Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, disclosed this via his […]

admin - April 22, 2026

NIGERIA: Court Remands Suspected Coup Plotters In DSS Custody Following Terrorism Arraignment

By Onoja Baba The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the remand of six individuals in the custody of the Department of State Services following their arraignment on Wednesday afternoon. The defendants, who face a 13-count charge bordering on treason and terrorism, include retired Major General Mohammed Ibrahim Gana, retired Naval Captain […]

admin - April 22, 2026

2027: Omo-Agege Formally Declares For Senate As Governorship Bid Fails

By Onoja Baba The 2023 Delta State Governorship candidate, Senator Ovie Omo Agege has formally announced his intention to contest the Delta Central Senatorial District seat in 2027 under the platform of the All Progressives Congress. In statement released on Wednesday, the former Deputy President of the 9th Senate described his decision as […]

admin - April 22, 2026

MALAWI: “The Royal Dilemma” Premieres on YouTube Amid Growing Excitement

By Smile Hamilton Excitement has reached its peak among film lovers as The Royal Dilemma is set to premiere on YouTube this morning, giving audiences across Malawi and beyond instant access to the highly anticipated local production. The film, produced by GOSM Films, has generated widespread interest in recent weeks, with many viewers […]

admin - April 22, 2026

NIGERIA: GUO Transport Confirms Driver Killed In Armed Robbery Attack In Benin

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria GUO Transport Company has confirmed the tragic death of one of its drivers in a violent armed robbery incident that occurred on Saturday. In an official statement signed by the management of the company, it disclosed that a Toyota Hiace bus, which was dispatched empty from Lagos to […]

admin - April 21, 2026

NIGERIA: Tinubu Sacks Wale Edun, Dangiwa As Ministers

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria President Bola Tinubu has approved a minor reshuffle of the Federal Executive Council, removing the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, and the Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa, from their cabinet positions. A statement issued on Tuesday by the Special […]

admin - April 21, 2026

MALAWI: Youth Innovators Struggle for Support as NYCOM Boss Sounds Alarm

By Smile Hamilton Malawi Young innovators in Malawi are struggling to turn their ideas into reality due to limited funding and support, a situation the National Youth Council of Malawi (NYCOM) says could cost the country its future. Speaking during the CorpsAfrica/Malawi Pitch Day event last Friday, NYCOM Chief Executive Officer Mrs. Rhoda […]