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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. […]

admin - April 9, 2026

MALAWI: KBG to Represent Malawi at African Social Media Influencers Summit

By Smile Hamilton Renowned gospel hip hop musician Kelvin Gumbi, popularly known as KBG, has been selected to represent Malawi at the inaugural African Social Media Influencers Summit in Ethiopia. The “I Am From Malawi” creator says he will attend not only as a performer but also as a voice for Malawian creatives […]

admin - April 8, 2026

NIGERIA: Sanwo-Olu Commissions Projects, Vows To Sustain Development Drive

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to delivering impactful projects, stating that efforts will continue to improve the quality of life for residents. The governor made this known following the commissioning of three major projects in the state, noting that his administration remains focused […]

admin - April 8, 2026

NIGERIA: Atiku, Mark, Others Hold Closed-Door Meeting In Abuja

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria A group of opposition figures, including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former Senate President David Mark, held a closed-door meeting in Abuja on Wednesday amid ongoing political tensions. The meeting involved a faction of the African Democratic Congress led by David Mark and a group within the […]

admin - April 8, 2026

NIGERIA: Crude Oil Theft And Pipeline Security Protest Breaks Out At National Assembly

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria Scores of demonstrators under the Coalition of Civil Society for Economic Protection staged a peaceful protest on Wednesday at the gate of the National Assembly in Abuja as the Senate and House of Representatives intensified deliberations on crude oil theft and pipeline security in the Niger Delta. The […]

admin - April 8, 2026

KENYA: Ruto Signs Supplementary Budget, Boosts Security, Education and Health

By Moses Punyuah, Nairobi President William Ruto has assented to the Supplementary Appropriations Bill, 2026, increasing Kenya’s budget to 4.69 trillion shillings. The President said the additional 393 billion shillings will address urgent priorities including security, disaster response and infrastructure. “It aligns the national budget to address urgent and emerging priorities, including […]

admin - April 8, 2026

NIGERIA: Kwara Governor Donates N60m To Fallen Soldiers’ Families, N5m To Injured, Cautions Public on Troop Movements

By Balogun Arisekola Azeez, Ilorin Kwara State. Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has cautioned residents against disclosing information about troop movements, warning that such actions could endanger security personnel and undermine counterterrorism operations. The governor gave the warning during a visit to soldiers injured in a recent bandits’ ambush, where he noted that attackers often […]

admin - April 8, 2026

KENYA: Iran Faults Kenya’s Position on Gulf Crisis

By Moses Punyuah, Nairobi The Embassy of Iran in Kenya has criticised Kenya’s stance on the escalating Gulf tensions, urging Nairobi to “stand on the right side of history.” The remarks follow a statement by Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Sing’Oei, who expressed Kenya’s solidarity with the United Arab Emirates after a phone […]

admin - April 7, 2026

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria Nigerian Former Vice President and presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar, has warned President Bola Tinubu that reliance on palliative measures will not guarantee electoral victory in the 2027 elections. Atiku made this known in a statement titled “Rice, Spaghetti Can’t Save You: Atiku To […]

admin - April 7, 2026

NIGERIA: Lagos Announces Traffic Diversions For Project Unveiling

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria The Lagos State Government has announced traffic diversions across key parts of the state for the commissioning of infrastructure projects scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday. The Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, said the temporary closures are necessary to ensure safety and the smooth conduct of the events. […]