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admin - March 9, 2026

NIGERIA: Troops Kill Three Terrorists In Sokoto Forest Operation

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria Troops of the Nigerian Army under the Joint Task Force North West Operation Fansan Yamma have killed three terrorists during a military operation in Kadam Forest in Sokoto State. The operation was carried out by troops of the COAS Special Intervention Battalion 7 in collaboration with the 8 […]

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NIGERIA: Dangote Refinery Raises Petrol Gantry Price To N1,175 Per Litre

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has increased the gantry price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, to N1,175 per litre, marking another upward adjustment in fuel pricing. The latest increase represents the third price review within seven days and was communicated to petroleum marketers and depot […]

admin - March 9, 2026

NIGERIA: IGP Disu Decorates Eight New Deputy Inspectors-General Of Police

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, on Monday decorated eight senior officers recently promoted to the rank of Deputy Inspectors-General of Police at a ceremony held at the Force Headquarters in Abuja. The decoration ceremony formally ushered the officers into the top leadership cadre of the Nigeria […]

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NIGERIA: Appeal Court Upholds Judgment Stopping INEC from Recognising PDP’s Ibadan National Convention

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria The Court of Appeal in Abuja has affirmed the decision of a Federal High Court that restrained the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from recognising the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) national convention held in Ibadan on November 15 and 16, 2025. In a judgment delivered on Monday by […]

admin - March 9, 2026

KENYA: President Ruto Signs Judges’ Retirement Benefits Act into Law

By Moses Punyuah, Nairobi President William Ruto has assented to the Judges’ Retirement Benefits Bill at State House, Nairobi, in a move aimed at strengthening the Judiciary and reinforcing its independence. The new law establishes a Judges’ Retirement Benefits Fund for judges appointed after the commencement of the Act, with judges contributing 7.5 […]

admin - March 9, 2026

NIGERIA: Just In: Fire Guts Section Of Federal Secretariat Abuja, Panic As Emergency Responders Contain Blaze

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria A section of the Federal Secretariat in Abuja was engulfed in flames on Monday morning, causing panic among workers and visitors at the complex. The fire broke out around 8:20 am in Section C of the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, sending […]

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MALAWI: 491 Malawians Repatriated from South Africa for Immigration Offences

By Smile Hamilton About 491 Malawians, including 22 women, have been repatriated from South Africa for violating immigration and residency laws in that country. The group arrived at the Mwanza border on Sunday around 9 PM aboard seven buses. Spokesperson for the Department of Immigration and Citizenship Services at Mwanza Border, Sophina […]

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MALAWI: MZIHA Opposes Calls to Divide Mzimba District

By Smile Hamilton Malawi The Mzimba Heritage Association (MZIHA) has spoken against calls to divide Mzimba District, saying such proposals would create unnecessary divisions among people. Chairperson of the association, Mzondi Moyo, told reporters in Mzuzu that the district should remain one, describing it as a united body that cannot be separated. […]

admin - March 8, 2026

Oro-Ago Deserves Turn at Reps Seat, Aspirant Olumuyiwa Declares

By Balogun Arisekola Azeez, Ilorin Kwara State As the 2027 General elections get closer, political parties and politicians across the country are warming up for the elections in their respective states and local governments. In the light of these A House of Representatives aspirant from Ifelodun local government, Ambassador Dada Olumuyiwa Patrick, […]

admin - March 8, 2026

NIGERIA: “International Women’s Day” NAWOJ-Kwara Re-affirms Commitment Towards Advocating Women’s Right

By Balogun Arisekola Azeez, Ilorin Kwara State The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists, (NAWOJ) Kwara Chapter has re-affirmed commitment towards advocating women’s right and gender equality. In a Statement made available to African Culture Television Reporter in Ilorin on Sunday by the Chairperson Hajia Bashirat Ayantola-Bello, re-affirms commitment towards advocating for women’s right […]