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admin - March 22, 2026

NIGERIA: Kaduna Government Reaffirms Support For Cultural Heritage At Kenyi Festival

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria   The Kaduna State Government has reiterated its commitment to promoting cultural heritage and grassroots development as Governor Uba Sani was represented at the 2026 Nom Zhire Cultural Celebration, also known as Kenyi Day, held in Kagarko Local Government Area.   The governor was represented by the Commissioner, Barrister Gloria […]
admin - March 22, 2026

NIGERIA: Governor Zulum Assures Displaced Ngoshe Residents Of Imminent Return To Normalcy In Gwoza

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria    Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has urged displaced persons from Ngoshe community in Gwoza Local Government Area to remain resilient and hopeful, assuring them that government and security agencies are intensifying efforts to restore peace and enable their safe return home.   The Governor made the call during […]
admin - March 22, 2026

KENYA: Ruto, Museveni Launch Kisumu–Malaba SGR

By Moses Punyuah, Nairobi    President William Ruto was joined by his Uganda counterpart President Yoweri Museveni on the launch of the Kisumu–Malaba section of the Standard Gauge Railway, in a major step toward boosting regional connectivity and trade.   President Ruto said the project builds on the legacy of the historic Kenya–Uganda railway, which […]
admin - March 22, 2026

Kenya Assures Readiness for AFCON 2027 Amid Funding Timeline Concerns

By Moses Punyuah, Nairobi    Kenya is on track to host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations despite concerns over funding timelines, Principal Secretary for Sports Elijah Mwangi has said.   Mwangi assured that the required Sh3.9 billion hosting fee has been secured, with only budget timing posing a challenge.   “The issue is not […]
admin - March 22, 2026

NIGERIA: Fire Incident Disrupts Power Supply In Parts Of Lagos

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria    Power supply has been disrupted in parts of Lagos following a fire incident along the Lekki-Epe Expressway.   The Eko Electricity Distribution Company disclosed this in a statement on Saturday, attributing the outage to a vehicle collision involving a stationary gas tanker.   According to the company, the incident […]
admin - March 22, 2026

NIGERIA: Police Arrest 11 More Suspects In Delta Ozoro Festival Assaults

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria      The Delta State Government has announced a significant breakthrough in the investigation into the sexual assaults on women during the recent Ozoro festival, with the arrest of eleven additional suspects by the state police command.   The arrests were disclosed in a statement posted on X on Saturday, following […]
admin - March 22, 2026

NIGERIA: Gas Tanker Explosion At Sangotedo Claims One Life, Injures Two In Lagos

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria      A devastating gas tanker explosion rocked Ologuro Bus Stop in Sangotedo, Eti-Osa Local Government Area of Lagos, claiming the life of one person and injuring two others on Saturday afternoon.   According to preliminary findings by the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), a tipper truck with unknown registration […]
admin - March 21, 2026

NIGERIA: State House Debunks Misinformation On Nigeria-UK Migration MoU Signed During Tinubu’s Visit

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria    The administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has issued a detailed clarification to counter widespread misinformation surrounding the Memorandum of Understanding on immigration cooperation signed between Nigeria and the United Kingdom during his historic state visit to the UK earlier this week.   Special Adviser to the President on Information […]
admin - March 21, 2026

MALAWI: Government Pledges Support to Flood Victims in Machinga

By Smile Hamilton   The Chief Secretary in the Office of the President and Cabinet, Justine Saidi, has said that the government is working to ensure that all people affected by floods receive the necessary assistance.   Saidi made the remarks today in Machinga, where he visited families whose homes and property were damaged following […]
admin - March 21, 2026

KENYA: Ruto Calls for Unity, Compassion in Eid al-Fitr Message

By Moses Punyuah, Nairobi    President William Ruto has urged Kenyans to embrace unity, compassion and generosity as the Muslim community marks Eid al-Fitr after the holy month of Ramadan.   “We join the Muslim community in celebrating Eid al-Fitr… a time of sacrifice, devotion, prayer, charity, and reflection,” the President said.   He called […]
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