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admin - February 24, 2026

NIGERIA: Lagos Adjusts BRT Fares Amid Rising Transport Costs

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria    The Lagos State Government has approved a 13 per cent increase in fares across services under the Bus Reform Initiative, including Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) corridors and standard bus routes operating within the state.   The adjustment, approved by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, will take effect from March 2, 2026, […]
admin - February 24, 2026

South Sudan’s President Pledges Unhindered Humanitarian Access

By Debora Akur Chol,South Sudan   Salva Kiir Mayardit has reaffirmed his government’s commitment to granting humanitarian agencies unhindered access to all affected areas across South Sudan.   The assurance was made during a meeting with the visiting United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, Tom Fletcher. The discussions focused on the […]
admin - February 24, 2026

NIGERIA: Fire Outbreak Hits MMIA Terminal 1

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria   Emergency responders are battling a fire outbreak at Terminal 1 of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos, as firefighting operations continue to contain the incident and secure airport facilities.   The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) confirmed the development in an update, stating that emergency response teams […]
admin - February 24, 2026

NIGERIA: Kogi Youths Donate ₦100 Million Cheque To APC National Chairman For Tinubu’s 2027 Nomination Forms

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria      Youths from Kogi State on Monday presented a cheque of ₦100 million to the All Progressives Congress to cover the cost of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s expression of interest and nomination forms for the 2027 presidential election.   The presentation took place in Abuja where the APC National Chairman, […]
admin - February 23, 2026

NIGERIA: El-Rufai Files N1 Billion Fundamental Rights Suit Against ICPC Over Alleged Unlawful Raid On Abuja Residence

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria        Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has filed a N1 billion fundamental rights enforcement suit at the Federal High Court in Abuja challenging the validity of a search warrant used in the invasion of his residence.     In the suit marked FHC/ABJ/CS/345/2026 filed on February 20 by […]
admin - February 23, 2026

AU Condemns Zamfara Killings, Demands Immediate Release Of Abducted Women, Children

  By Onoja Baba, Nigeria        The African Union has strongly condemned the coordinated terrorist attacks in Zamfara State that killed more than 50 civilians and led to the abduction of women and children.   In a statement issued on Sunday and published on the AU’s official website, Chairperson of the African Union […]
admin - February 22, 2026

MALAWI: Lilongwe Hosts Spectacular 43rd Birthday Celebration for Shepherd Bushiri

By Smile Hamilton, Malawi    The city of Lilongwe was filled with excitement as thousands gathered to celebrate the 43rd birthday of Shepherd Bushiri. Born on 20 February 1983, Bushiri marked his 43rd year with a grand and colorful event attended by both local and international guests.   Among the notable figures present were Malawi’s […]
admin - February 22, 2026

South Sudan capital’s Mayor Declares Tough Crackdown on Roadside Garages, Illegal Billboards and Poor Waste Disposal

By Debora Akur Chol, South Sudan    The Mayor of Juba City Council has announced sweeping enforcement measures targeting roadside garages, illegal billboards and poor waste disposal, giving offenders seven days to comply or face prosecution.   Marking 120 days in office, Mayor Christopher Serafino Wani said the latest directives represent a firm shift from […]
admin - February 22, 2026

NIGERIA: SAMI Trains Journalists on Blood Genetics Reporting

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria   The Sickle Cell Advocacy and Management Initiative (SAMI) has organised a specialised crash course for media professionals to strengthen ethical and accurate reporting on blood genetics and sickle cell disorder amid growing health misinformation in Nigeria.   The two-hour virtual training, titled “Inform Right, Inform Well,” was held on […]
admin - February 21, 2026

KENYA: CS Ruku Assures Kenyans of Adequate Relief Food Amid Ongoing Drought

By Moses Punyuah, Nairobi    Public Service, Human Capital Development and Special Programmes Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku has assured Kenyans that the government has adequate relief food stocks to support vulnerable households affected by the ongoing drought.   Speaking during a relief food distribution exercise at Morokani Village in Tana North Sub-County, Tana River County, […]
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