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admin - March 21, 2026

NIGERIA: Delta Government, Police Condemn Sexual Assaults On Women At Ozoro Festival; Five Arrested Including Community Head

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria The Delta State Government and Police Command have strongly condemned the alleged sexual harassment and assault of women during the annual Ozoro Festival in Isoko North Local Government Area, describing the acts as barbaric, unacceptable, and a gross violation of human rights. Videos circulating online since Thursday, showed […]

admin - March 20, 2026

NIGERIA: UNILORIN VC Urges Muslims To Uphold Ramadan Values

By Balogun Arisekola Azeez, Ilorin Kwara State. As this year’s Ramadan fast ends, the Vice Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. Wahab Olasupo Egbewole, SAN, has urged members of the University Muslim community, and their counterparts across the world to uphold the Ramadan values marking the end of the one-month spiritually elevating engagement. […]

admin - March 20, 2026

MALAWI: Over 300 Families Affected by Heavy Rains in Zomba

By Smile Hamilton Malawi About 310 families in Zomba City have been affected by heavy rains that have destroyed several houses, with 30 families currently being accommodated in temporary shelters in Likangala and Chambo townships. According to Zomba City Council spokesperson Aubrey Moses, the rains have caused widespread damage to houses, household property, […]

admin - March 20, 2026

LIBERIA: Ex Liberian President, George Weah Condemns CAF’s Decision To Strip Senegal Of AFCON 2025 Title

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria Former Liberian President and Ballon d’Or winner George Weah has strongly criticized the Confederation of African Football (CAF) for overturning Senegal’s on-field victory in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final against Morocco, describing the move as a “travesty” that undermines the integrity of African football. In […]

admin - March 20, 2026

NIGERIA: Lagos Police, Sister Agencies Intensify Patrol Ahead of Eid

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria The Lagos State Police Command, in collaboration with other security agencies, on Thursday embarked on a statewide patrol to deter criminal activities and boost public confidence ahead of the Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations. The development was disclosed in a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, Abimbola Adebisi. […]

admin - March 20, 2026

NIGERIA: Nigeria, UK sign three MoUs to strengthen bilateral ties

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria The Federal Government of Nigeria and the United Kingdom have signed three Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation across key sectors, including migration, border security, and business mobility. The agreements, signed in the UK by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, cover migration partnership, cooperation […]

admin - March 20, 2026

South Sudan prioritises elections over Tumaini process

By Debora Akur Chol ,South Sudan South Sudan has shifted its immediate focus toward preparations for general elections and strengthening internal political dialogue, placing less emphasis on the Kenya-led Tumaini Initiative . The Tumaini Initiative ‘’hope” in Kiswahili was launched in May 2024 under the facilitation of Kenya to bring together the Revitalised […]

admin - March 19, 2026

NIGERIA: Lisabi Festival To Tackle Youths’ Drift From Hard Work – Alake Of Egba Land.

By Balogun Azeez, Abeokuta, Ogun State. The Alake and Paramount ruler of Egbaland, Oba Adedotun Gbadebo, has said the 39th edition of the Lisabi Festival will address the growing trend of youths abandoning hard work, professional careers and technical vocations, which he described as critical drivers of sustainable development. The monarch disclosed this […]

admin - March 19, 2026

South Sudan prioritises elections over Tumaini process

By Debora Akur Chol ,South Sudan South Sudan has shifted its immediate focus toward preparations for general elections and strengthening internal political dialogue, placing less emphasis on the Kenya-led Tumaini Initiative . The Tumaini Initiative ‘’hope” in Kiswahili was launched in May 2024 under the facilitation of Kenya to bring together the Revitalised […]

admin - March 19, 2026

Kenya, EU Hold Talks on 5G, AI and Online Safety

By Moses Punyuah, Nairobi Kenya and the European Union have held high-level talks to strengthen cooperation on digital infrastructure, artificial intelligence and online safety. The meeting was led by Principal Secretary Stephen Isaboke and EU Deputy Director-General Renate Nikolay, focusing on 5G rollout, AI governance and safe digital spaces. “Kenya and the […]