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admin - March 30, 2026

NIGERIA: Tinubu Donates Salaries To Armed Forces Welfare Fund On 74th Birthday

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced the creation of a special welfare fund to support members of the Nigerian Armed Forces and their families. The initiative was unveiled as part of activities marking his 74th birthday. The President said the fund is designed to cater to serving personnel, […]

admin - March 30, 2026

KENYA: Bishop Kalu Urges Political Tolerance as Holy Week Begins

By Moses Punyuah, Nairobi Retired ACK Bishop Julius Kalu has called on leaders to tone down political rhetoric as Christians mark Palm Sunday, ushering in the Holy Week. Kalu, who led faithful in celebrations at ACK St Peter’s Nyali Parish in Mombasa, emphasised the need for peace, unity, and reflection during the sacred […]

admin - March 29, 2026

NIGERIA: President Tinubu Celebrates 74th Birthday, Thanks Nigerians For Support Amid Reforms

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Sunday marked his 74th birthday with a low-key celebration, expressing deep gratitude to Nigerians for their messages of love, prayers, and continued support for his administration. In a special birthday message released from the State House, President Tinubu said he was filled […]

admin - March 29, 2026

NIGERIA: Kwankwaso Resigns From NNPP

By Ameenat Hamzat, Abuja Former Kano State Governor and 2023 Presidential Candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Sen. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has announced his resignation from the party with immediate effect. Kwankwaso disclosed his decision in a statement, noting that it was influenced by the current trajectory of the nation’s […]

admin - March 29, 2026

NIGERIAN: APC Dismisses Report On 2027 Nomination Form Prices As Fake

By Ameenat Hamzat, Abuja The All Progressives Congress has dismissed reports circulating in sections of the media regarding the alleged pricing of expression of interest and nomination forms for the 2027 general elections. The party described the report as false and misleading, stating that no decision has been taken on the sale or […]

admin - March 29, 2026

Grief, Anger As Family Of Murdered Kaduna Educationist Seeks Justice After Ransom Tragedy

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria More than six months after the abduction and killing of Hon. Samuel Abi Dangiwa, his family, says the pain remains as raw as ever, deepened by unanswered questions, silence from authorities, and the absence of his remains for a proper burial. Dangiwa, a respected educationist and retired director, was […]

admin - March 29, 2026

NIGERIA: Kwara State Correspondents Cut Off Relationship With NUJ State Council Indefinitely

By Balogun Arisekola Azeez, Ilorin Kwara State The Kwara State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has been thrown into fresh crisis as the Correspondents’ Chapel announced the suspension of all working relations with the Council, escalating an already prolonged leadership dispute within the union. The decision was taken at the […]

admin - March 28, 2026

NIGERIA: APC Announces New National Working Committee Members

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria The All Progressives Congress (APC) has unveiled members of its newly constituted National Working Committee (NWC) following its fourth elective national convention held in Abuja. The development comes after party officials were returned through a consensus arrangement at the convention, which took place at Eagle Square and was […]

admin - March 28, 2026

NIGERIA: Female Deputy Governors Push For 35% Quota In Elective Offices

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria Female deputy governors across Nigeria have called on the All Progressives Congress to adopt a structured affirmative action framework to increase women’s participation in elective and party positions ahead of the 2027 general elections. The call was contained in a letter signed by the Coordinator of the Forum […]

admin - March 28, 2026

KENYA: ODM Delegates Ratify New Leadership, Refer Osotsi Appointment to NEC

By Moses Punyuah, Nairobi Delegates of the Orange Democratic Movement have ratified the appointment of Oburu Odinga as the party leader during a special National Delegates Convention held at the ASK Showgrounds in Nairobi. Oburu Odinga thanked delegates for the confidence, pledging to strengthen the party and uphold unity. “I am honoured […]