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admin - April 7, 2026

NIGERIA: Heaven Will Not Fall If ADC Is Not On The Ballot, APC Declares

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed concerns raised by a faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) over possible exclusion from forthcoming elections, declaring that the absence of the ADC on the ballot would not derail Nigeria’s democratic process. In a statement […]

admin - April 7, 2026

NIGERIA: Police Rescue Two Kidnap Victims in Edo After Gun Battle

By Ameenat Hamzat The Edo State Police Command has rescued two kidnap victims following an intensified security operation in parts of the state. The victims, Musibau Kehinde Tracy, 24, and Edewor John, 39, were freed unhurt after operatives engaged suspected kidnappers in a gun duel. The development comes amid rising security concerns […]

admin - April 7, 2026

Seriake Dickson, NDC Cry Out As Opposition Struggles To Survive In Nigeria

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria Former Bayelsa State Governor and National Leader of the newly registered Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Senator Henry Seriake Dickson, has lashed out at what he described as “misguided and sponsored propaganda” against his party, particularly from longtime friend and political ally, Dr. Umar Ardo of the All Democratic Alliance […]

admin - April 6, 2026

NIGERIA: IGP Disu Deploys DIG Operations To Kaduna Over Ariko Village Church Attack, Seven Kidnap Victims Rescued

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has directed the immediate deployment of the Deputy Inspector-General of Police in charge of Operations, DIG Shehu Umar Nadada, to Kaduna State following a deadly bandit attack on churches in Ariko Village near Gurara Dam. On Sunday, armed bandits stormed […]

admin - April 6, 2026

NIGERIA: Tinubu to Commission Key Lagos Infrastructure Projects During Two-Day Visit

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is set to commission a series of major infrastructure projects executed by the Lagos State Government during a two-day state visit scheduled for April 8 and 9, 2026. The projects, delivered under the administration of Babajide Sanwo-Olu, span critical sectors including transportation, urban development, […]

admin - April 6, 2026

JUST IN: Atiku Abubakar Criticises President Tinubu Over Fresh Attacks In Benue, Nasarawa, Kaduna, Says Security Promises Are “Hollow”

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has sharply criticised Nigerian President Bola Tinubu over the persistent insecurity in the country, accusing the government of failing to protect lives and property. This follows a fresh wave of deadly attacks during the Easter period. In a strongly worded statement […]

admin - April 6, 2026

KENYA: Ruto Warns Oil Cartels Amid Middle East Crisis

By Moses Punyuah, Nairobi President William Ruto has issued a stern warning to cartels in the petroleum sector, vowing tough action against those exploiting the ongoing Middle East crisis. Speaking during a church service in Kilgoris, Narok County, the President said the government will not allow profiteers to take advantage of the […]

admin - April 5, 2026

NIGERIA: Bimbo Ademoye Denies Using Tears To Promote Films

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria Nollywood actress and producer, Bimbo Ademoye, has dismissed claims that she uses emotional displays as a strategy to promote her films. The reaction follows criticism from social media users after she shared an emotional video ahead of the release of her latest film on YouTube. “Don’t do […]

admin - April 5, 2026

Kenya Kwanza Leaders Tell Uhuru to Step Back from Politics

By Moses Punyuah, Nairobi Leaders allied to William Ruto have hit back at former President Uhuru Kenyatta, urging him to retire from active politics ahead of the 2027 elections. Speaking during a youth empowerment programme in Narok South, the leaders defended President Ruto’s leadership and called for respect for democratic choices. Farouk […]

admin - April 5, 2026

MALAWI: Government Seeks Lasting Solution to Submerged Nkhata Bay Jetty

By Smile Hamilton Malawi Government says it will engage engineers and other technical experts to develop a long-term solution to challenges affecting the Nkhata Bay Jetty, which has been submerged due to rising water levels on Lake Malawi. Minister of Transport and Public Works, Jappie Mhango, made the remarks after inspecting the jetty […]