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admin - February 6, 2026

South Sudan Government Launches Scholarship Program for 1,500 Vulnerable Children

By Debora Akur Chol, South Sudan The Government of South Sudan has launched a national high school scholarship program targeting 1,500 orphans and disadvantaged children, who will be enrolled at Cornerstone Vision Academy in Aweil, Northern Bahr el Ghazal State. The initiative, which will run from 2026 to 2029, aims to expand access […]

admin - February 6, 2026

NIGERIA: Trump Recognises Nigeria’s First Lady at U.S. Prayer Breakfast

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria President Donald Trump of the United States has publicly acknowledged the presence of Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, during the 74th National Prayer Breakfast in Washington, D.C., drawing attention to her faith and public standing. The annual gathering, which brings together political and religious leaders from around […]

admin - February 5, 2026

NIGERIA: Kwara Governor Brief President Tinubu After Deadly Attack In Woro and Nuku Kaima Local Government Of Kwara State.

By Balogun Arisekola Azeez, Ilorin Kwara State The Kwara State Governor Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has expressed confidence that President Bola Tinubu’s deployment of troops to Kaiama Local Government Area of the state would restore peace after a deadly terrorist attack. Governor AbdulRazaq spoke with State House correspondents after meeting the President at the […]

admin - February 5, 2026

NIGERIA: Kaduna Governor Confirms Release of 183 Abducted Worshippers

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, has confirmed the release of all 183 worshippers abducted from three churches in Kurmin Wali community, Kaduna State, following a January 18 attack. The governor disclosed this while receiving the rescued victims at the Sir Kashim Ibrahim House in Kaduna, describing their […]

admin - February 5, 2026

NIGERIA: FG Launches National Halal Economy Strategy to Tap $7.7trn Global Market

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria Nigeria has officially launched a National Halal Economy Strategy aimed at positioning the country to benefit from the $7.7 trillion global halal market, as part of efforts to diversify the economy and stimulate inclusive growth. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, unveiled the strategy […]

admin - February 5, 2026

NIGERIA: President Tinubu Orders Army Deployment To Kaiama, Launches Operation Savannah Shield After Deadly Terrorist Attack In Kwara

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered the immediate deployment of an army battalion to Kaiama Local Government Area in Kwara State following a brutal overnight terrorist attack that killed scores of villagers in Worro community. In a statement issued by Special Adviser to the President on Information and […]

admin - February 5, 2026

MALAWI: Government Slashes Number of Principal Secretaries to Improve Efficiency

By Smile Hamilton The government has reduced the number of Principal Secretaries from 80 to 38 in a move aimed at improving financial management and restoring sanity in the public service. Chief Secretary to the Government, Justin Saidi, announced the development on Wednesday, saying the restructuring is intended to promote efficiency and ensure […]

admin - February 5, 2026

SOUTH SUDAN: Finance Minister Announces Tough Budget Cuts And New Taxes

By Debora Akur Chol, Juba South Sudan’s government announced sweeping spending cuts, a freeze on public sector hiring and plans to introduce new taxes as part of what it called an economic stabilisation and structural reform programme aimed at tackling inflation, currency weakness and chronic revenue shortfalls. Finance Minister Baak Baranaba Chol said […]

admin - February 5, 2026

NIGERIA: Seyi Tinubu Inaugurates State Coordinators For RTIFN In Abuja, Urges Commitment To Renewed Hope Agenda

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria Founder-in-Chief of the pro-administration advocacy group Relax! Tinubu Is Fixing Nigeria (RTIFN), Mr Seyi Tinubu, has presided over the official inauguration of state coordinators of the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s support group at a high-profile ceremony held in Abuja on Wednesday. The event marked a key milestone in the […]

admin - February 4, 2026

SPORTS: Malawi Football Legend Esau Kanyenda Laid To Rest In UK

By Smile Hamilton Malawi Malawi football legend Esau Kanyenda has been laid to rest in Manchester, United Kingdom. Kanyenda died on 2 December 2025 after a battle with liver cancer, his family and football officials confirmed. Kanyenda enjoyed a football career that spanned over two decades, with notable stints at Dwasco FC, Jomo […]

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South Sudan Government Launches Scholarship Program for 1,500 Vulnerable Children

NIGERIA: Trump Recognises Nigeria’s First Lady at U.S. Prayer Breakfast

NIGERIA: Kwara Governor Brief President Tinubu After Deadly Attack In Woro and Nuku Kaima Local Government Of Kwara State.

NIGERIA: Kaduna Governor Confirms Release of 183 Abducted Worshippers

NIGERIA: FG Launches National Halal Economy Strategy to Tap $7.7trn Global Market

NIGERIA: President Tinubu Orders Army Deployment To Kaiama, Launches Operation Savannah Shield After Deadly Terrorist Attack In Kwara

MALAWI: Government Slashes Number of Principal Secretaries to Improve Efficiency

SOUTH SUDAN: Finance Minister Announces Tough Budget Cuts And New Taxes

NIGERIA: Seyi Tinubu Inaugurates State Coordinators For RTIFN In Abuja, Urges Commitment To Renewed Hope Agenda

SPORTS: Malawi Football Legend Esau Kanyenda Laid To Rest In UK

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