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admin - February 18, 2026

South Sudan President Salva Kiir Returns from AU Summit, Affirms December 2026 Elections

By Debora Akur Chol, South Sudan    President Salva Kiir Mayardit has returned to Juba following his participation in the 39th Ordinary Session of the African Union Heads of State and Government Summit held in Addis Ababa, where South Sudan’s peace process and the roadmap toward national elections were key points on the agenda.   […]
admin - February 18, 2026

NIGERIA: Senate Shortens Election Notice Window Ahead of 2027 Polls

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria    Nigeria’s upper legislative chamber has amended the election notice timeline under the Electoral Act, cutting the mandatory publication window by 60 days in a move lawmakers say is intended to improve scheduling flexibility ahead of the 2027 general elections.   The decision by the Nigerian Senate revises Clause 28 […]
admin - February 17, 2026

NIGERIA: EFCC Secures Interim Attachment Order on Nine Mineral-Laden Trucks in Ilorin.

By Balogun Arisekola Azeez, Ilorin – Kwara State   The Ilorin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, secured an interim attachment order for nine trucks loaded with assorted solid minerals, as well as the final forfeiture of the contents of another truck, in a sustained crackdown […]
admin - February 17, 2026

NIGERIA: INEC Holds Crucial Talks With Transport Unions To Secure Smooth Polling Day Logistics In FCT

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria  The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has wrapped up a key preparatory meeting with major transport unions in the Federal Capital Territory to lock in reliable logistics support for the upcoming Area Council elections set for Saturday. Representatives from the National Union of Road Transport Workers and the National Association of […]
admin - February 17, 2026

NIGERIA: Nigeria–US Defence Cooperation Deepens With Arrival Of Military Trainers

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria    Nigeria’s defence partnership with the United States has entered a new operational phase following the arrival of about 100 American military trainers and associated equipment at Bauchi Airfield to support capacity-building efforts within the Nigerian Armed Forces.   The deployment, announced by the Defence Headquarters, in statement signed by […]
admin - February 17, 2026

KENYA: Opposition Faults IG Kanja Over Police Conduct

By Moses Punyuah, Nairobi    The United Opposition Alliance has expressed disappointment with Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja, accusing him of failing to address concerns over alleged police harassment, deployment of goons, and insecurity during opposition political meetings.   Led by Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua, alongside Wiper leader Kalonzo […]
admin - February 17, 2026

SOUTH SUDAN: Civil Society Urges Leaders to Respect Technical Budget Decisions

By Debora Akur Chol, South Sudan   A prominent civil society voice in South Sudan has appealed to the country’s political leadership to uphold integrity, fairness, and accountability in the national budget process.   Speaking during a public hearing on the Finance Bill and draft national budget in Juba, Edmund Yakani, Executive Director of Community […]
admin - February 16, 2026

NIGERIA: Nigeria Customs Service Clarifies Exchange Rate Application In Customs Valuation

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria    The Nigeria Customs Service has issued a formal clarification addressing recent public concerns surrounding foreign exchange pricing and how exchange rates are applied in Customs valuation processes.   In a press statement released by the body on Sunday, the Service explained that exchange rates used for import and export […]
admin - February 16, 2026

NIGERIA: President Tinubu Hails Nigeria-UAE Ties

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria     President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has described the signing of a strategic Memorandum of Understanding between Nigeria’s BUA Group and UAE-based AD Ports Group and MAIRE Group in Abu Dhabi as a significant industrial and trade breakthrough crediting it to renewed Nigeria-UAE engagement under his administration.   In a statement […]
admin - February 16, 2026

Lawyer Questions Legality Of Cybercrime Charge Against Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, Calls Suit Problematic

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria     Human rights lawyer Barrister Inibehe Effiong has raised serious legal objections to the cybercrime charges filed against former Kaduna State Governor Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, describing the case as problematic and potentially flawed on multiple grounds.   The reaction came on Monday following the circulation of the charge sheet at […]
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