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admin - February 25, 2025

MALAWI: Youth Activist Calls for Genuine Dialogue with President Chakwera

By Smile Hamilton Malawi    Hope Chawala Banda, a Japan-based Malawian youth activist, is pushing for a fresh, independent youth-led State of National Address (SONA) meeting with President Lazarus Chakwera.   Banda wants young people to have a genuine conversation with the President, tackling real issues that affect their future without pre-arranged scripts.   Banda […]
admin - February 25, 2025

NIGERIA: Aiyedatiwa Mourns Akeredolu, As Tinubu Congratulates Him On Fresh Term

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria    Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has expressed deep sorrow over the absence of his predecessor, the late Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, at his swearing-in ceremony on Monday.   Speaking during his inaugural address in Akure, Aiyedatiwa paid tribute to Akeredolu’s visionary leadership and selfless service to the state.   He […]
admin - February 22, 2025

NIGERIA: Adeleke Confident As Osun LG Polls Begin Amidst High Voter Turnout

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria    Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has cast his vote in the ongoing local government elections, expressing confidence in a smooth and peaceful electoral process.   The governor arrived at Unit 9, Sagba Abogunde Ward 2, in Ede North Local Government Area, where he voted at exactly 7:56 am, accompanied […]
admin - February 21, 2025

NIGERIA: IBB Fortunate To Apologise For June 12 Annulment After 32 Years – Ex-Niger Governor

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria   The former Niger State Governor Babangida Aliyu has said that former military Head of State Ibrahim Babangida (IBB) is lucky to have had the opportunity to apologise for the annulment of the June 12, 1993 presidential election.   Aliyu, a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), stated this while […]
admin - February 21, 2025

KENYA: Oburu Oginga Elected Chair Of Kenya’s Senate Energy Committee

By Lisbeth Micheni, Kenya    Siaya Senator Oburu Oginga has been chosen to lead the Senate Standing Committee on Energy, securing the position through a unanimous vote on Thursday.   The committee is responsible for overseeing the exploration, production, regulation, and maintenance of energy resources, including fossil fuels.   Oginga takes over from Nyeri Senator […]
admin - February 17, 2025

NIGERIA: Gunshots, Chaos As Osun APC, PDP Members Clash Over LG Secretariats

By Onoja Baba, Osogbo    Gunfire and violent confrontations erupted across Osun State on Monday as members of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) clashed over control of local government secretariats.   The tense political showdown led to panic in multiple locations, forcing businesses to shut down and residents […]
admin - February 16, 2025

Kenya’s Former Prime Minister, Raila Odinga Eliminated From African Union Commission Chair

By Lisbeth Micheni, Kenya   Kenyan politician and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, has been knocked out of the race for the African Union Commission (AUC) Chairperson position, ending his aspirations to lead the continental body.   In the elections held on Saturday, Odinga was eliminated in the sixth round of voting after failing to […]
admin - February 15, 2025

NIGERIA: Buhari Votes In Katsina LG Election, Urges Peaceful Participation

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria    Former President Muhammadu Buhari has participated in the ongoing local government elections in Katsina State, casting his vote in his hometown of Daura.     Buhari arrived at Polling Unit 003, Sarkin Yarn Ward A, on Saturday morning, where he exercised his civic duty alongside the state Commissioner for Special Duties, […]
admin - February 13, 2025

Labour Party Faction Dismisses Kenneth Okonkwo’s Exit As ‘Good Riddance’

  By Onoja Baba, Nigeria     The factional National Publicity Secretary of the Labour Party (LP), Abayomi Arabambi, has described Nollywood actor Kenneth Okonkwo’s resignation from the party as “good riddance to bad rubbish,” insisting that his departure is inconsequential.   Okonkwo, a prominent supporter of the party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, announced his […]
admin - February 11, 2025

NIGERIA: Kenneth Okonkwo Dumps Labour Party, Cites Leadership Crisis, 2027 Election Concerns

  By Onoja Baba, Nigeria     Veteran Nollywood actor and former spokesperson of the Labour Party (LP) Presidential Campaign Council, Kenneth Okonkwo, has officially resigned from the party, citing leadership failures and internal crises that he believes render LP unprepared for the 2027 general elections.   Okonkwo announced his resignation in a press statement on […]
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