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admin - March 2, 2026

NIGERIA: Hypo Warns Against Dangerous Social Media Trend

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria Hypo bleach has warned Nigerians against consuming its content, following a viral online controversy involving social media personalities King Mitchy and VeryDarkMan. In a statement released on Sunday, the company stressed that its product is strictly meant for cleaning purposes and should never be ingested under any circumstances. The company […]
admin - March 1, 2026

NIGERIA: Pope Leo XIV Calls For Urgent Dialogue Amid Deadly US-Iran Escalation In Middle East

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria    Pope Leo XIV has voiced deep concern over the recent military escalation in the Middle East, urging all involved nations to embrace dialogue and avoid further violence that could lead to irreversible catastrophe.   In his Angelus address on Sunday, the Pontiff highlighted the moral imperative for restraint following reports […]
admin - March 1, 2026

NIGERIA: NDLEA Arrests Long-Time Fugitive Drug Kingpin After 13 Years, Dismantles Secret Meth Lab In Imo

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria    The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a high-profile suspected drug kingpin, Reginald Peter Chidiebere, after he evaded justice for 13 years. Chidiebere, linked to multiple large-scale cocaine and heroin shipments, first came under NDLEA radar in 2013 when operatives at Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Ikeja, Lagos, […]
admin - March 1, 2026

KENYA: Nation Mourns Emurua Dikirr MP Johana Ng’eno

By Moses Punyuah, Nairobi    Kenya is mourning, following the tragic death of Emurua Dikirr Member of Parliament Johana Ng’eno, who perished in a helicopter crash in Mosop, Nandi County, on Saturday evening.   President William Ruto led the nation in mourning, describing the late MP as a fearless, focused and progressive leader who served […]
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 […]
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