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Admin - November 5, 2025

UNESCO Approves Nigeria As Host Of World’s First International Media And Information Literacy Institute

    By Onoja Baba, Nigeria    Nigeria has secured global recognition as the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) has approved the establishment of the International Media and Information Literacy Institute (IMLI) in Abuja, the first Category-2 institute of its kind in the world.   The landmark decision was taken at the […]
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KENYA: Universities Resume Normal Operations as Staff Unions Call Off 49-Day Strike

    By: Moses Punyuah, Nairobi- Kenya    University staff unions have officially called off their 49-day nationwide strike after reaching a deal with the government on the phased payment of Sh7.8 billion in salary arrears. This agreement follows successful negotiations between Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Migos and university staff union leaders.       […]
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SOUTH SUDAN: Government and Development Partners Conclude Workshop on Withholding Tax

    By Deborah Akur Chol, South Sudan   The South Sudan Revenue Authority (SSRA), in collaboration with the Ministry of Finance and Planning and the World Bank, has successfully conducted a workshop focused on Withholding Tax. This event, held on Tuesday, aimed to enhance tax compliance and address challenges associated with donor-funded projects.   […]
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NIGERIA: Lagos CP Defends Decision To Declare Sowore Wanted, Says It’s Within His Constitutional Powers

    By Onoja Baba, Nigeria      The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Olohundare Jimoh, has justified his decision to declare activist and Sahara Reporters publisher, Omoyele Sowore, wanted, insisting that the move was within his constitutional authority to maintain public order in the state.   Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily programme on […]
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SOUTH SUDAN: Ministry of Gender Calls for Enhanced Grassroots Engagement on Women’s Rights

    By Deborah Akur Chol, South Sudan   The Ministry of Gender, Child and Social Welfare is urging for increased grassroots involvement in the advancement of women’s rights throughout South Sudan. This call to action was made during a recent two-day workshop aimed at sharing the concluding observations from the Convention on the Elimination […]
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NIGERIA: DSS Dismisses 115 Personnel, Warns Public Against Fraudulent Impostors

    By Onoja Baba, Nigeria    The Department of State Services (DSS) has announced the dismissal of 115 personnel as part of ongoing internal reforms aimed at strengthening discipline and integrity within the agency.       In a statement released on Tuesday, the secret police said the affected personnel were relieved of their […]
Admin - November 4, 2025

NIGERIA: Reps Halt Plenary For A Week As Angry Contractors Shut Down National Assembly

    By Ameenat Hamzat   The House of Representatives has suspended its plenary sessions for one week following a dramatic protest by indigenous contractors who blocked the main entrance of the National Assembly in Abuja over unpaid project funds.   The protest, which erupted on Tuesday, forced security operatives to seal the main gate, […]
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NIGERIA: Court Gives PDP Green Light To Hold National Convention In Oyo

    By Onoja Baba, Nigeria     The Oyo State High Court has cleared the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to go ahead with its elective national convention slated for November 15–16, 2025, in Ibadan, the state capital.   Delivering the ruling on Monday, Justice A. L. Akintola granted an interim order allowing the opposition […]
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NIGERIA: EFCC Secures Conviction Of Self-Styled Footballer, Two Others For Cybercrime In Kwara

    By Balogun Azeez, Kwara, Nigeria    The Ilorin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has secured the conviction of a self-styled footballer, Musa Ayomide Olasunkanmi, for offences bordering on personation and retention of proceeds of crime.     Justice Haleema Saleeman of the Kwara State High Court, sitting in […]
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KENYA: Ruto Champions People-Centred Growth At World Social Development Summit

    By Lapit Moses Punyuah, Nairobi Kenya    President William Ruto has reaffirmed Kenya’s commitment to people-centred growth, telling world leaders at the Second World Summit for Social Development (WSSD2) in Doha that the country’s transformation is anchored on empowering citizens through education, healthcare, housing, and economic inclusion.       Speaking during the […]
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