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admin - January 28, 2026

NIGERIA: Tinubu Seeks Expansion Of Appeal, Federal High Court Justices

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has asked the Senate to amend existing laws to increase the number of justices in the Court of Appeal and the Federal High Court, as part of efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s judicial system. The President, in separate letters read on the floor of the […]

admin - January 28, 2026

KENYA: ACK Bishop Condemns Church Attack, Calls for Accountability

By Moses Punyuah, Nairobi The Presiding Bishop of the Anglican Church of Kenya (ACK) Mount Kenya West Diocese, Bishop Gerald Muriithi, has condemned the chaos that erupted during Sunday service in Nyeri, where goons reportedly accompanied by police officers disrupted worship, forcing congregants to flee. Speaking during a press briefing at ACK St. […]

admin - January 28, 2026

NIGERIA: Tinubu Condoles Super Eagles Star Wilfred Ndidi Over Father’s Death In Delta Road Accident

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep condolences to Super Eagles midfielder Wilfred Ndidi following the tragic death of his father, Sunday Ndidi, in a road accident in Delta State. Sunday Ndidi, a retired military officer, reportedly died on Tuesday, after a fatal road crash in Umunede, near Agbor, […]

admin - January 28, 2026

KENYA: Ruto Reaffirms Commitment to Access to Justice at Judges’ Swearing-In

By Moses Punyuah, Nairobi President William Ruto has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to deepening access to justice, citing increased investment in the Judiciary and ongoing reforms to improve the welfare of judicial officers. Speaking at State House, Nairobi, during the swearing-in of 15 newly appointed judges of the Court of Appeal, President Ruto […]

admin - January 28, 2026

MALAWI: CDEDI Demands Explanation on Passport Deal with Madrassa

By Smile Hamilton The Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiatives (CDEDI) has written to the Minister of Homeland Security, Peter Mukhito, demanding that he explains to Malawians the agreement the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) government entered into with passport production company Madrassa. In a letter addressed to the minister, CDEDI is seeking […]

admin - January 28, 2026

NIGERIA: JAMB Dismisses Claims Barring Undergraduates From Writing UTME

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has dismissed claims suggesting that students already enrolled in tertiary institutions are prohibited from registering for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). In a statement issued on Wednesday signed by Fabian Benjamin, Public Communication Advisor of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation […]

admin - January 28, 2026

NIGERIA: FG’s ₦501bn Power Sector Bond Achieves Full Subscription

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria The Federal Government of Nigeria has successfully raised ₦501 billion through its inaugural bond issuance under the Presidential Power Sector Debt Reduction Programme (PPSDRP), recording 100 per cent subscription from pension funds, banks, asset managers and other institutional investors. The bond issuance represents a major intervention aimed […]

admin - January 28, 2026

NIGERIA: 24-Hour Curfew Imposed on Oro-Ago District as Security Forces Launch Clearance Operation In The Area

By Balogun Arisekola Azeez, Oro-Ago Kwara A 24-hour curfew has been imposed on the entire Oro-Ago District in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State. The Chairman of Ifelodun Local Government Area, Honorable Abdulrasheed Femi Yusuf announced the imposition of 24-hour curfew on Oro-Ago District. The directive was disclosed in a statement […]

admin - January 27, 2026

NIGERIA: APC Dismisses Reports Of Plan To Drop Shettima Ahead Of 2027

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria Nigeria’s ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has firmly dismissed reports suggesting that Vice President Kashim Shettima may be replaced as President Bola Tinubu’s running mate ahead of the 2027 general elections, describing the claims as baseless speculation. In a statement issued on Monday, the party said it had […]

admin - January 27, 2026

NIGERIA: Shettima To Launch New Learning, Empowerment Fund as ASIS 2026 Holds In Abuja

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria Nigerian Vice President Kashim Shettima is set to launch a new learning and empowerment fund targeted at women, youths, and children, as Nigeria prepares to host the Africa Social Impact Summit (ASIS) 2026 High-Level Policy Engagement in Abuja. The launch, scheduled for today, will take place at the […]