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admin - March 12, 2026

NIGERIA: Businesswoman Tracy Ohiri Retracts Sexual Harassment Allegations Against Works Minister Dave Umahi

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria      Businesswoman Tracy Nicholas Ohiri has publicly retracted her earlier allegations of sexual harassment and unpaid contracts against Dave Umahi, the Minister of Works, issuing a full apology in a video statement released on Wednesday.   In the message, Ohiri said the retraction followed “proper consultation with my family, friends […]
admin - March 12, 2026

KENYA: Wetang’ula Calls for Tougher Road Safety Measures After Webuye Crash

By Moses Punyuah, Nairobi    National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has called for firm action against reckless drivers following the tragic accident at Malaha Junction in Webuye, Bungoma County, that left 15 people dead and more than 21 injured.   “We strongly condemn the reckless actions of the truck driver responsible for the tragic accident […]
admin - March 12, 2026

NIGERIA: Lagos Residents Take To Streets In Protest Over Persistent Power Outages

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria      Frustration over prolonged blackouts erupted in Lagos on Thursday as residents staged a street protest against what they described as “epileptic” electricity supply crippling daily life and businesses across the state.   A viral video shared widely on social media captured a group of mostly young demonstrators marching through […]
admin - March 12, 2026

NIGERIA: Reps Propose Jail Term, N10m Fine For Dual Party Membership

By Hamzat Ameenat, Lagos, Nigeria    The House of Representatives (Nigeria) has amended the Electoral Act 2026 to prohibit individuals from holding membership in more than one political party at the same time.   Under the amendment, anyone found guilty of belonging to multiple political parties simultaneously could face a fine of N10 million, a […]
admin - March 12, 2026

NIGERIA: Tinubu Reaffirms Commitment to Democracy, Rule of Law

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria   Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday reiterated his administration’s commitment to strengthening democracy and upholding the rule of law in Nigeria.   The president said national unity and stability depend on good governance and assured political leaders that his government would protect democratic institutions and processes.   Tinubu spoke during […]
admin - March 12, 2026

MALAWI: Central East Police Commissioner Warns Officers Against Corruption

By Smile Hamilton Malawi   Commissioner of Police for the Central East Region, Devlin Mwamkili, has warned police officers under his jurisdiction to refrain from engaging in acts of corruption while carrying out their duties.   Mwamkili said the service standing orders of the Malawi Police Service require officers to maintain a high level of […]
admin - March 11, 2026

NIGERIA: Amnesty International Condemns DSS Detention Of Sani Waspapping Over Social Media Posts

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria      Amnesty International Nigeria has strongly condemned the arbitrary detention of social media activist Sani Waspapping by the Department of State Services (DSS), describing his continued custody without access to family or lawyers as a violation of his fundamental rights.   In a statement released on Wednesday, the human rights […]
admin - March 11, 2026

NIGERIA: India Rejects Tinubu’s Ambassadorial Nominee, Cites Policy Issue

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria      India has declined to accept Nigeria’s ambassador-designate to New Delhi, career diplomat Ambassador Muhammad Dahiru, due to a standing diplomatic policy against receiving envoys from administrations with less than two years remaining in office.     High-ranking officials in the Presidency and foreign service confirmed on Tuesday that New […]
admin - March 11, 2026

NIGERIA: Nigeria Customs Service Seizes 1,902 Items, Raises ₦2.53bn Revenue In Kwara

By Balogun Arisekola Azeez, Ilorin   The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Kwara Area Command, has seized 1,902 prohibited and smuggled items and generated ₦2.53 billion in revenue from excise operations within the review period of two months.   The Acting Area Controller, Deputy Comptroller Najeem Akanmu Ogundeyi, disclosed this during a press briefing at the […]
admin - March 11, 2026

South Sudan Defends Order To Close UN base In Akobo

  By Debora Akur Chol, South Sudan   The government of South Sudan defends the military directive calling for the closure of a base run by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) in Akobo, saying the order followed earlier coordination between the government and the U.N. mission.   The South Sudan People’s Defence […]
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