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admin - April 3, 2026

KENYA: Pastor Jailed 15 Years for Rape of Vulnerable Survivor

By Moses Punyuah, Nairobi A court in Kitui County has sentenced a pastor to 15 years in prison for raping a girl who had sought refuge in a church after surviving an earlier assault. According to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions, Justus Mutinda Mbuvi committed the offence after the victim, […]

admin - April 3, 2026

NIGERIA: COAS Deploys More Troops To Plateau

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has approved the deployment of additional troops to Plateau State to curb rising tension and strengthen ongoing security operations. The move follows the escalating security situation in parts of the state, with the reinforcement aimed at supporting troops already […]

admin - April 3, 2026

NIGERIA: ADC Demands Sack Of INEC Chairman, Alleges Plot To Create One-Party State Ahead Of 2027

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has raised the alarm over what it described as a deliberate plot by the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to weaken opposition parties and enthrone a one-party state in Nigeria by 2027. Addressing a press conference at the Yar’Adua Centre in Abuja […]

admin - April 3, 2026

Peter Obi Slams NADECO Activists, Says They Are ‘Destroyers’

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has sharply criticised some prominent figures who were once celebrated as defenders of democracy during the military era, accusing them of becoming worse oppressors now that they are in power. In a strongly-worded statement posted on Wednesday, Obi expressed disappointment over […]

admin - April 3, 2026

BREAKING: INEC To Remove David Mark’s Name From Portal, Says It Will Not Monitor ADC Congress

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has resolved to remove the names of Senator David Mark and members of his National Working Committee from its portal and will not monitor any meeting, congress or convention of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) until the leadership crisis in the party is […]

admin - April 3, 2026

MALAWI: ACB Arrests Former NEEF CEO Over Alleged Abuse Of Office

By Smile Hamilton Malawi The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has arrested former Chief Executive Officer for the National Economic Empowerment Fund (NEEF), Humphrey Mdyetseni, on allegations of abuse of public office. Mdyetseni is suspected to have misused his position during his tenure at NEEF, with the charges linked to decisions and actions he allegedly […]

admin - April 3, 2026

MALAWI: UTM Blames Government Over Fuel Price Hike

By Smile Hamilton Malawi The opposition United Transformation Movement (UTM) has faulted the government’s decision to increase fuel prices, describing it as a sign of “profound policy failure.” The party has also expressed concern that the government has not put in place safety nets to cushion the public from the impact of the […]

admin - April 2, 2026

NIGERIA: Ogun Govt Postpones Airport Commissioning Event

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria The Ogun State Government has announced the postponement of the commissioning of the Gateway International Airport and other landmark projects earlier scheduled to hold on Thursday, April 2, 2026. The event will now take place on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at the Gateway International Airport along the Iperu-Ilishan […]

admin - April 2, 2026

NIGERIA: FG Warns Against Harmful Labels In Security Reporting

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria The Federal Government has called for greater responsibility in the use of language in security operations, media reporting, and public discourse, warning that careless or inaccurate definitions can deepen divisions and undermine national unity. The Honourable Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, made this known at […]

admin - April 2, 2026

NIGERIA: FG Launches National Laureate Prize With Up To ₦20m For Student Researchers

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria The Federal Government has approved the Nigeria National Laureate Annual Prize Programme to recognise outstanding academic research and innovation in tertiary institutions. This was disclosed in a statement by the ministry, signed by Director, Press and Public Relations, Boriowo Folasade. The Honourable Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf […]