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admin - February 25, 2026

South Sudan Mourns as Retired Bishop Nathaniel Garang Dies in Nairobi

By Debora Akur Chol, South The Episcopal Church of South Sudan has announced the passing of retired Bishop Nathaniel Garang Anyieth. According to a statement issued on Tuesday by Archbishop Justin Badi Arama, the revered church leader died in Nairobi, Kenya’s capital, on the morning of February 24, 2026. “With a heavy […]

admin - February 25, 2026

NIGERIAN: Police Constable Recruitment Screening Begins March 9

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria The Police Service Commission has announced that physical and credential screening for applicants in the ongoing recruitment of 50,000 constables into the Nigeria Police Force will commence nationwide on March 9, 2026. According to a press statement issued on Tuesday, the screening exercise will run until April 18, […]

admin - February 24, 2026

NIGERIA: Kwara Police Boss Welcome First Female EFCC Zonal Director, Emphasize On Inter-Agency Collaboration In Kwara State.

By Balogun Arisekola Azeez, Ilorin Kwara State. ‎ The Zonal Director of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ilorin Zonal Directorate, Mrs. Victoria Ugo-Ali, paid a courtesy visit to the Commissioner of Police, Kwara State Command, CP Adekimi Ojo, psc, mnips, at the Command Headquarters in Ilorin. The visit was aimed at familiarising […]

admin - February 24, 2026

NIGERIA: Gunmen Attack Peter Obi, John Odigie-Oyegun, Other ADC Leaders In Edo

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi former All Progressives Congress National Chairman Chief John Odigie-Oyegun and several chieftains of the African Democratic Congress were allegedly attacked by gunmen in Benin Edo State on Tuesday. The incident occurred shortly after the formal declaration of Olumide Akpata as a member […]

admin - February 24, 2026

MALAWI: Government Orders Fresh Inquiry into Chikangawa Military Plane Crash

By Smile Hamilton Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs Charles Mhango has announced that the government will institute a fresh inquiry into the Chikangawa military plane crash that claimed the life of former Vice President Saulos Klaus Chilima and eight others in June 2024. Mhango made the announcement in Parliament while presenting a […]

admin - February 24, 2026

MALAWI: Ranked Among Africa’s Top 10 in Governance

By Smile Hamilton Malawi has been ranked among the top ten African countries performing well in governance, according to a recent Governance Assessment study. One of the experts who conducted this year’s assessment, Adenkunle Agbetiloye, said Malawi is placed at number eight among African nations demonstrating strong leadership and governance standards. Agbetiloye […]

admin - February 24, 2026

KENYA: President Ruto Reaffirms Kenya-GCA Partnership on Climate Action

By Moses Punyuah, Nairobi President William Ruto has reaffirmed Kenya’s commitment to strengthening its partnership with the Global Centre on Adaptation (GCA) to advance climate action across Kenya and the African continent. Speaking after meeting GCA Supervisory Board Chair and former Senegal President Macky Sall at State House, Nairobi, President Ruto said the […]

admin - February 24, 2026

NIGERIA: Presidency Confirms Resignation Of Kayode Egbetokun As Inspector-General Of Police

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria The Presidency has confirmed the resignation of Kayode Egbetokun as Inspector-General of Police citing family issues that require his undivided attention. The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy Bayo Onanuga disclosed this in response to inquiries stating that Egbetokun submitted his resignation letter on Monday. […]

admin - February 24, 2026

NIGERIA: Tinubu Reaffirms Plan for State Police, Pledges to ‘Rescue’ Nigeria

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reiterated his administration’s commitment to strengthening national security through the establishment of state police, declaring that his government remains determined to fulfil promises made to Nigerians. The president made the remarks on Monday evening in Abuja while hosting state governors at an interfaith […]

admin - February 24, 2026

NIGERIA: ADC Candidate Dr Moses Paul Rejects AMAC Election Results, Condemns Irregularities, Violence

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria Dr Moses Paul the African Democratic Congress candidate in the Abuja Municipal Area Council chairmanship election held on Saturday has rejected the outcome announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission describing it as unreflective of the true will of the people. In a strongly worded statement to the […]