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admin - March 28, 2026

NIGERIA: El-Rufai Loses Mother, Hajiya Umma El-Rufai

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria Hajiya Umma El-Rufai, mother of former Kaduna State Governor, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, has passed away. The deceased’s grandson, Hon. Bello El-Rufai, confirmed the sad development on Friday afternoon in a post on Facebook. He wrote, “Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un. From Allah SWT we came […]

admin - March 28, 2026

NIGERIA: AEDC Warns Abuja Residents Against Tampering With Electricity Assets, Cites Safety And Legal Risks

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria The Abuja Electricity Distribution Plc (AEDC) has issued a strong public advisory warning customers, communities, and estate associations against handling, moving, repairing, or tampering with its assets, including transformers, prepaid meters, and power lines. In a statement released on Friday, AEDC emphasised that all its equipment and infrastructure remain […]

admin - March 28, 2026

Sri Lankan Jailed Man 21 Days For Hoarding 4 Litres Of Petrol Amid Worsening Fuel Crisis

By Onoja Baba A court in Sri Lanka has sentenced a 48-year-old man to three weeks in jail and fined him 1,500 rupees (about $5) for hoarding four litres of petrol during the country’s deepening fuel crisis triggered by the ongoing Middle East conflict. The incident occurred in Nikaweratiya, about 125 kilometres from […]

admin - March 28, 2026

MALAWI: Parliament Establishes Adhoc Committee To Probe Chikangawa Plane Crash

By Smile Hamilton Speaker of Parliament, Right Honourable Sameer Suleman, MP, has announced the establishment of an adhoc committee to conduct a fresh inquiry into the Chikangawa Plane Crash that occurred on June 10, 2024, which claimed the lives of former Vice President Dr. Saulos Klaus Chilima and eight others. In his communication […]

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Nigeria Traditional Rulers Council Writes President Tinubu, Recommends Barr Uju Kennedy’s Return

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria In a formal recommendation addressed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday, the National Council of Traditional Rulers of Nigeria has thrown its weight behind the former Minister of Women Affairs, Barr. Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye. The recommendation, signed by His Royal Highness, Alh. (Dr.) Yahaya Abubakar, the Etsu Nupe […]

admin - March 28, 2026

MALAWI: Immigration to Test New Passport Printers in Blantyre and Mzuzu

By Smile Hamilton The Department of Immigration and Citizenship Services says it will conduct testing of its two newly procured heavy-duty passport printers within the next three days in Blantyre and Mzuzu. However, speaking to Zodiak Online today, the department’s spokesperson, Pasqually Zulu, said he could not confirm exactly when passport printing will […]

admin - March 28, 2026

MALAWI: Preparations for 4th Edition of Mzuzu City Half Marathon in Full Swing

By Smile Hamilton Preparations for the 4th edition of the Mzuzu City Half Marathon, scheduled for March 28, 2026, are in full swing, with organizers expressing satisfaction with the progress made so far. Co-chairperson of the organizing committee, Peter Mumba, said the team is pleased with how preparations are unfolding, highlighting strong participation […]

admin - March 28, 2026

NIGERIA: INEC Warns Of Security Threats Ahead Of 2027 Elections

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has raised concerns over emerging threats to Nigeria’s electoral process ahead of the 2027 general elections, stressing that credible polls depend on a secure environment. INEC Chairman, Joash O. Amupitan, made this known at the 2nd Annual Lecture of the Alumni Association […]

admin - March 27, 2026

Kenya to Build Nuclear Plant as Ruto Pushes 10,000MW Power Target

By Moses Punyuah, Nairobi Kenyan President William Ruto, has announced plans to diversify Kenya’s energy mix with nuclear power, including the construction of a 2,000MW plant in Siaya County set to begin next year. Speaking at the International Conference on Nuclear Energy at Kenyatta International Convention Centre in Nairobi, the President said nuclear […]

admin - March 27, 2026

NIGERIA: FG Presents Correctional Service Reform Report, Pledges Accountability

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria The Federal Government has presented the report of the Independent Investigative Panel on alleged misconduct within the Nigerian Correctional Service, reaffirming its commitment to transparency and institutional reform. The report was unveiled at a stakeholders’ engagement convened by the Ministry of Interior on Wednesday, with participation from government […]