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admin - February 22, 2026

MALAWI: Lilongwe Hosts Spectacular 43rd Birthday Celebration for Shepherd Bushiri

By Smile Hamilton, Malawi    The city of Lilongwe was filled with excitement as thousands gathered to celebrate the 43rd birthday of Shepherd Bushiri. Born on 20 February 1983, Bushiri marked his 43rd year with a grand and colorful event attended by both local and international guests.   Among the notable figures present were Malawi’s […]
admin - February 22, 2026

South Sudan capital’s Mayor Declares Tough Crackdown on Roadside Garages, Illegal Billboards and Poor Waste Disposal

By Debora Akur Chol, South Sudan    The Mayor of Juba City Council has announced sweeping enforcement measures targeting roadside garages, illegal billboards and poor waste disposal, giving offenders seven days to comply or face prosecution.   Marking 120 days in office, Mayor Christopher Serafino Wani said the latest directives represent a firm shift from […]
admin - February 22, 2026

NIGERIA: SAMI Trains Journalists on Blood Genetics Reporting

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria   The Sickle Cell Advocacy and Management Initiative (SAMI) has organised a specialised crash course for media professionals to strengthen ethical and accurate reporting on blood genetics and sickle cell disorder amid growing health misinformation in Nigeria.   The two-hour virtual training, titled “Inform Right, Inform Well,” was held on […]
admin - February 21, 2026

KENYA: CS Ruku Assures Kenyans of Adequate Relief Food Amid Ongoing Drought

By Moses Punyuah, Nairobi    Public Service, Human Capital Development and Special Programmes Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku has assured Kenyans that the government has adequate relief food stocks to support vulnerable households affected by the ongoing drought.   Speaking during a relief food distribution exercise at Morokani Village in Tana North Sub-County, Tana River County, […]
admin - February 21, 2026

NIGERIA: EFCC Deploys Operatives Across FCT To Monitor Council Polls, Combat Vote-Buying

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria    The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has deployed operatives to all six area councils in the Federal Capital Territory to monitor the ongoing Saturday council elections.   The deployment forms part of the EFCC’s efforts to safeguard electoral integrity and curb voter inducement and other forms of electoral malpractice during […]
admin - February 21, 2026

South Sudan Cabinet Approves $2 Billion Road Project Backed by Gold

By Debora Akur Chol South Sudan   The Government of South Sudan has approved a landmark infrastructure project worth $2 billion aimed at upgrading and constructing over 1,031 kilometres of strategic roads across the country.   The decision was reached during a Cabinet sitting on Friday, according to a statement issued by the Office of […]
admin - February 21, 2026

NIGERIA: Police Arrest 13 Suspects Over Fatal APC Ward Congress Attack In Ondo

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria        The Ondo State Police Command has arrested 13 suspects in connection with a violent attack during the All Progressives Congress ward congress in Idanre Local Government Area on Wednesday.   The incident resulted in the deaths of two people, injuries to three others, and significant property destruction.   […]
admin - February 20, 2026

NIGERIA: Tinubu Urges INEC To Strengthen Voter Confidence Ahead Of FCT, Kano, Rivers Polls

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos , Nigeria    President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on voters, security agencies and officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission to conduct themselves in an orderly manner during Saturday’s elections in the Federal Capital Territory, Kano and Rivers states.   This was disclosed in a statement issued by, Special Adviser […]
admin - February 20, 2026

NIGERIA: FG Rules Out Compulsory Military Service For Nigerian Youths — Defence Minister

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria   The Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Musa (retd.), has said the Federal Government has no plan to introduce mandatory military service for Nigerian youths.   He stated this in Abuja during the presentation of a publication titled “Serving the Nation: Exploring Mandatory Military Service for Nigerian Youths.”   The […]
admin - February 20, 2026

NIGERIA: 33 Killed In Deadly Cattle Rustling Attack By Suspected Lakurawa Militants In Kebbi

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria       The Kebbi State Police Command has confirmed that 33 people were killed in an armed cattle rustling incident that occurred on Wednesday, in Bui District of Arewa Local Government Area.   The attack involved suspected Lakurawa militants who crossed into the district from Gudu Local Government Area in […]
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