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Admin - November 2, 2025

NIGERIA: Sowore Warns Against Trump’s Threat Of U.S. Military Action In Nigeria

      By Onoja Baba, Nigeria      Activist and presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, has cautioned Nigerians against supporting the recent threat by former U.S. President Donald Trump to launch military action in Nigeria under the guise of protecting Christians.   In a statement posted on his social […]
Admin - October 29, 2025

MALAWI: Sameer Suleman Elected As Speaker Of Parliament

  By Smile Hamilton, Malawi   Sameer Suleman has been elected as the new Speaker of the National Assembly, after winning 135 votes against Gladys Ganda Dimba, who managed to secure 85 votes.   The election took place in Lilongwe, where Members of Parliament cast their ballots to choose a successor following the vacancy of […]
Admin - October 29, 2025

NIGERIA: Tinubu Signs Presidential Pardon, Relocates Prerogative Of Mercy Secretariat To Justice Ministry

    By Onoja Baba, Nigeria        President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has signed the Instruments of Clemency and Pardons, formally exercising his constitutional powers under Section 175 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended) to grant pardon, clemency, and sentence commutation to selected individuals.   According to a statement by the Special Adviser to […]
Admin - October 28, 2025

NIGERIA: INEC Chair Assures Resolution Of Network Glitches Ahead Of Anambra November 8 Poll

    By Onoja Baba, Nigeria      The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, has assured Nigerians that the commission is taking urgent measures to address the network challenges encountered during the recent mock accreditation exercise in Anambra State ahead of the November 8 governorship election.   Speaking […]
Admin - October 28, 2025

KENYA: President Ruto Announces Conditional Lifting of Logging Ban to Boost Local Industry and Sustainability

    By Lapit Moses Punyuah- Nairobi, Kenya   President William Ruto has announced plans by the Government of Kenya to conditionally lift the ban on logging, allowing the harvesting of mature trees only as part of efforts to balance environmental conservation with economic growth.       The President said it was uneconomical to […]
Admin - October 28, 2025

MALAWI: President Mutharika Appoints New Government Advisors

    By Smile Hamilton, Malawi   Malawian President Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika, has appointed Frank Mbeta as the Government Legal Advisor, Reverend Timothy Khoviwa as Presidential Advisor on Religious Affairs, and Cathy Maulidi as Government Spokesperson.     According to the appointments made under Sections 86(1) (d) and 101(1) of the Constitution of the […]
Admin - October 27, 2025

Former Kwara House of Assembly Member and House of Reps Candidate, Dumps APC for PDP in Kwara

    By Balogun Arisekola Azeez    The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara State on Sunday officially received Hon. Prince Saheed Popoola, former SDP House of Representatives candidate for Offa/Oyun/Ifelodun Federal Constituency in the 2023 general elections.       The official defection ceremony, held at the PDP Secretariat in Offa Local Government Area, […]
Admin - October 27, 2025

NIGERIA: Anambra Guber Candidate Vows To Pay N100,000 Minimum Wage

    By Onoja Baba, Nigeria    The governorship candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC) in the forthcoming Anambra State election, Chioma Ifemeludike, has pledged to raise the state’s minimum wage to ₦100,000 if elected, describing the move as a “practical commitment” rather than a political promise.   Ifemeludike made the pledge in a […]
Admin - October 26, 2025

MALAWI: Northern Bloc Shocked as DPP Backs Musowa For Deputy Speaker

  By Smile Hamilton, Malawi   The Northern Region bloc, comprising about 37 Members of Parliament (MPs) who had endorsed Mzimba North MP Catherine Mzumara of the United Transformation Movement (UTM) for the position of First Deputy Speaker, has expressed surprise at the Democratic Progressive Party’s (DPP) decision to back a different candidate.   The […]
Admin - October 24, 2025

NIGERIA: Tinubu Appoints New Service Chiefs, Replaces Gen. Musa As Chief Of Defence Staff

      By Onoja Baba, Nigeria      President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved major changes in the leadership of Nigeria’s Armed Forces, appointing new Service Chiefs as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen the nation’s security architecture.   In the new appointments announced on Friday, General Olufemi Oluyede replaces General Christopher Musa as […]
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