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admin - February 20, 2026

NIGERIA: FG Rules Out Compulsory Military Service For Nigerian Youths — Defence Minister

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria   The Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Musa (retd.), has said the Federal Government has no plan to introduce mandatory military service for Nigerian youths.   He stated this in Abuja during the presentation of a publication titled “Serving the Nation: Exploring Mandatory Military Service for Nigerian Youths.”   The […]
admin - February 20, 2026

NIGERIA: 33 Killed In Deadly Cattle Rustling Attack By Suspected Lakurawa Militants In Kebbi

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria       The Kebbi State Police Command has confirmed that 33 people were killed in an armed cattle rustling incident that occurred on Wednesday, in Bui District of Arewa Local Government Area.   The attack involved suspected Lakurawa militants who crossed into the district from Gudu Local Government Area in […]
admin - February 20, 2026

South Sudan’s Information Minister Says Only Nigeria Called for Machar’s Release, Not AU C5

By Debora Akur Chol, South Sudan    The Government of South Sudan has clarified that recent calls for the release of suspended First Vice President Riek Machar reflect the position of Nigeria alone, and not the collective stance of the African Union C5 Plus.   Speaking to journalists in Juba on Thursday, the Minister of […]
admin - February 19, 2026

NIGERIA: ICPC Confirms Custody Of Former Kaduna Governor Nasiru El-Rufai Over Ongoing Investigations

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria      The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has confirmed that former Kaduna State Governor Malam Nasiru El-Rufai is in its custody as of the close of work on Wednesday.   In a brief press release issued Thursday by J. Okor Odey, Head of Media and Public […]
admin - February 19, 2026

MALAWI: World’s Largest Rutile Deposit Secures US Strategic Minerals Deal

By Smile Hamilton Malawi   Malawi’s Kasiya rutile-graphite project — recognised as the world’s largest natural rutile deposit — is set to contribute to the United States’ strategic minerals reserve following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Sovereign Metals Limited and Traxys North America during the 2026 Mining Indaba in Cape Town. […]
admin - February 19, 2026

KENYA: CS Kagwe Commissions KES 3 Billion De Heus Feed Plant To Boost Livestock Productivity and Exports

By Moses Punyuah, Nairobi    The Cabinet Secretary for Agriculture and Livestock Development, Sen. Mutahi Kagwe, has commissioned a KES 3 billion animal feed manufacturing plant by De Heus Kenya in Athi River, in a move aimed at transforming Kenya’s livestock sector and strengthening export competitiveness.   Speaking during the commissioning, Kagwe said the government […]
admin - February 19, 2026

SOUTH SUDAN: President Kiir Assents To Key National Reform Laws

By Debora Akur Chol,South Sudan    The President of the Republic of South Sudan, Salva Kiir Mayardit, has officially signed into law three important pieces of legislation aimed at strengthening governance, accountability, and environmental protection across the country.   The newly enacted laws include: Cyber Crime and Computer Misuse Act, 2026 Southern Sudan Audit Chamber […]
admin - February 18, 2026

NIGERIA: Tinubu Signs Electoral Act 2026 Into Law

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria    President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has signed the Electoral Act 2026 amendment bill into law, concluding months of legislative review and debate at the national assembly.   The signing follows the passage of the amendment by both chambers of the national assembly on Tuesday after an extended process involving revisions […]
admin - February 18, 2026

NIGERIA: Ramadan: Kebbi Reduces Working Hours For Civil Servants

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria    The Kebbi State Government has approved a temporary reduction in official working hours for civil servants to accommodate the ongoing Ramadan fasting period.   The directive followed the formal declaration of the commencement of Ramadan by the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, prompting the state to adjust its work […]
admin - February 18, 2026

NIGERIA: President Tinubu Appoints Kaduna Governor Uba Sani As Renewed Hope Ambassador And Deputy Director-General

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria   President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State as Renewed Hope Ambassador and deputy director-general for party outreach, engagement, and mobilisation, with immediate effect.   The appointment, announced in a State House press release signed by Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy Bayo […]
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