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Admin - December 17, 2025

NIGERIA: Farouk Ahmed Denies Allegations, Welcomes Probe Into Dangote Petition

  By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria    The Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Engr. Farouk Ahmed, has denied allegations of financial impropriety contained in a petition recently submitted to the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) by Dangote, describing the claims as false and […]
Admin - December 17, 2025

Malawi Police Arrest Six Suspects in Murder of KUHeS Lecturer

    By Smile Hamilton, Malawi   Malawi Police have arrested six men in connection with the murder of Dr Victoria Bobe, who was a lecturer at Kamuzu University of Health Sciences.     According to a statement signed by national police spokesperson Lael Chimtembo, the suspects are Raphael Msalanyama Mano, a Mozambican national, Issa […]
Admin - December 17, 2025

SOUTH SUDAN: National Conference Urges End To Hate Speech Ahead Of 2026 Elections

    By Debora Akur Chol, South Sudan   A three-day National Conference on Combating Hate Speech, currently underway in Juba, has urged South Sudanese citizens to reject hate speech, misinformation, and divisive narratives that threaten peace and social cohesion ahead of the 2026 general elections.   Speakers at the conference emphasised the importance of […]
Admin - December 17, 2025

NIGERIA: ICPC Confirms Receipt of Dangote’s Petition Against NMDPRA Chief

  By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria    The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has confirmed that it received a formal petition on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, from Alhaji Aliko Dangote against the Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Alhaji Farouk Ahmed.     The […]
Admin - December 16, 2025

NIGERIA: Funke Akindele’s ‘Behind The Scenes’ Breaks ₦200m Barrier in Opening Weekend

    By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria    Award-winning Nollywood actress and producer Funke Akindele has once again dominated the Nigerian box office as her latest film, Behind The Scenes, crossed the ₦200 million mark in its opening weekend, emerging as the biggest cinema debut of 2025.   The milestone places the film as the […]
Admin - December 16, 2025

NIGERIA: Oyo Begins 50-Day Countdown To Golden Jubilee As Makinde Unveils Anniversary Logo

  By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria    Oyo State has formally commenced activities marking its golden jubilee anniversary as Governor Seyi Makinde on Monday unveiled the official Oyo @ 50 logo and announced the start of a 50-day countdown to the state’s 50th anniversary.   The unveiling, held at the Governor’s Office, Secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan, […]
Admin - December 16, 2025

Kenya: President Ruto Graces 9th Edition of Turkana Cultural Festival

    By Moses Punyuah, Nairobi Kenya.   The Turkana Cultural Festival, popularly known as Tobong’u Lore, kicked off on Monday in Lodwar, Turkana County, celebrating unity, peace and shared heritage among communities in northern Kenya and the wider East African region.     President William Ruto on Tuesday graced the 9th edition of the […]
Admin - December 16, 2025

NIGERIA: Senate Directs NSA To Investigate Fake Reports On Akpabio’s Health

  By Onoja Baba, Nigeria    The Senate has directed the National Security Adviser to investigate the circulation of fake reports claiming that President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, suffered a health emergency and was rushed to a hospital in London.   The resolution was adopted on Tuesday during plenary after Senator Titus Zam (APC, […]
Admin - December 16, 2025

NIGERIA: Malami Accuses EFCC Chairman Of Vendetta, Demands Recusal From Investigation

    By Onoja Baba, Nigeria    Nigerian former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, has accused the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of orchestrating a politically motivated investigation against him, driven by personal vendetta and historical animosity.   In a strongly worded press release issued […]
Admin - December 16, 2025

NIGERIA: FRSC Intensifies Safe Driving Campaigns On Major Festive Corridors

      By Onoja Baba, Nigeria      The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has intensified public awareness campaigns urging motorists to practise safe, responsible and disciplined driving along critical highway corridors that experience heavy traffic during the festive season.   The awareness drive focuses on the Lagos–Ibadan–Egbeda corridor, the Abuja city gate–airport road–Giri–Kubwa–AYA […]
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