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Admin - September 15, 2025

NIGERIA: Judge Refers Nnamdi Kanu’s Medical Request Case For Reassignment

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria The bid by the detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, to secure medical treatment outside the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS) has suffered a setback. The Federal High Court, Abuja, on Monday, referred his application back to the Chief […]

Admin - September 15, 2025

NIGERIA: IGP Egbetokun Represents Nigeria At Global Security Forum In China

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, PhD, NPM, is leading Nigeria’s delegation to the Global Public Security Cooperation Forum (GPSCF) holding in Lianyungang, Jiangsu Province, People’s Republic of China, from September 16 to 18, 2025. The IGP’s participation follows an invitation from the Chinese government […]

Admin - September 15, 2025

MALAWI: Over 7.2 Million Citizens To Cast Ballots In Tuesday’s General Election

By Smile Hamilton, Malawi With just one day to go, more than 7.2 million Malawians are set to cast their votes in the highly anticipated general election scheduled for Tuesday, September 16. Almost 17 presidential hopefuls are competing for the top seat to lead the nation’s population of over 22 million […]

Admin - September 14, 2025

NIGERIA: FG To Transform 417 Grazing Reserves Into Modern Livestock Villages

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria The Federal Government has announced plans to convert Nigeria’s 417 grazing reserves into fully functional “Renewed Hope Livestock Villages” equipped with modern infrastructure and essential services. Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Maiha, disclosed this on Sunday during the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the […]

Admin - September 14, 2025

NIGERIA: APC Mocks Aregbesola Over Claim That ADC Will Take Over Lagos, Aso Rock In 2027

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed as laughable the recent boast by former Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, that the African Democratic Congress (ADC) would “take over” both Aso Rock and the Lagos State Government House in 2027. In a […]

Admin - September 14, 2025

NIGERIA: Lagos To Commence Night Repair Works On Ozumba Mbadiwe Road

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria The Lagos State Government has announced plans to begin repair works on a section of Ozumba Mbadiwe Road, starting Monday, September 15, 2025. According to the Ministry of Transportation, the rehabilitation will cover the stretch from Bonny Camp junction and last for one week, ending on Sunday, […]

Admin - September 14, 2025

MALAWI: Campaign Period Ends Ahead Of September 16 Elections

By Smile Hamilton, Malawi The campaign period for all political parties and candidates contesting in the September 16 elections officially ended on Saturday, marking the final day of rallies and public engagements across Malawi. The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has confirmed that all campaign activities must cease at midnight in accordance […]

Admin - September 13, 2025

NIGERIA: Lagos State First Lady Rewards Lagos Boy Child Cooking Champions with Training, Vouchers, Fine Dining

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria The First Lady of Lagos State, Dr. (Mrs.) Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, has fulfilled her promise to reward winners of the 2025 Lagos Boy Child Initiative (LBCI) Cooking Competition with professional training, shopping vouchers, and an exclusive fine dining experience. At a special luncheon held at the Red […]

Admin - September 13, 2025

NIGERIA: Ibas Declares Tinubu’s Emergency Mandate in Rivers Fully Achieved

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria Rivers State Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas (retd.), says he has successfully delivered on the emergency mandate handed to him by President Bola Tinubu to stabilise the state and restore democratic governance at the grassroots. Speaking at Government House, Port Harcourt, on Friday during the presentation […]

Admin - September 13, 2025

NIGERIA: ₦1.2bn Fake Malaria Drugs Busted in Lagos – NAFDAC

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has intercepted counterfeit malaria drugs worth over ₦1.2 billion during a raid in Lagos. According to the agency, in a statement shared on its official X handle on Friday, 277 cartons of fake and unregistered […]