The National Cohesion and Integration Commission has said it plans to summon the governor of Nyeri, Mutahi Kahiga, over his controversial remarks at the funeral of former Prime Minister, Raila Odinga. The commission warned that a moment of national grief should not be exploited for political gain. There have been widespread condemnations after the governor […]
Kanu Agabi, former Attorney-General of the Federation and lead counsel to the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, on Thursday, applied to withdraw his representation in the ongoing terrorism trial before the Federal High Court in Abuja. Kanu is facing trial on a seven-count charge bordering on terrorism, filed against him […]
“South Sudan’s displacement crisis reflects a global challenge: a humanitarian system designed for short-term response but often ill-equipped for long-term solutions,” according to Anita Kiki Gbeho, UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in South Sudan. “Progress is possible. Across the country, UN agencies and partners are already working with communities and authorities to lay the foundations […]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has forwarded the name of Dr. Bernard Mohammed Doro from Plateau State to the Senate for confirmation as a Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The President’s request was in a statement yesterday in Abuja by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. In a […]
The Senate has approved life imprisonment for anyone convicted of defiling a minor, a dramatic escalation from the present five-year jail term under the nation’s criminal code. This was as the House of Representatives launched an investigation into the utilisation of $4.6 billion in grants received from the Global Fund and the United States Agency […]
The Cross River State Government has shut down 36 unapproved schools, ranging from primary to secondary schools, operating without registration or official approval across three local government areas of the state. The state Commissioner for Education, Professor Stephen Odey, who confirmed the development on Tuesday in Calabar, the state capital, described the situation as “unfortunate,” […]
The United Nations Resident Coordinator in Liberia, Madam Christine N. Umutoni, has urged the country to move beyond reliance on foreign aid and focus on building economic independence and sustainable growth. Speaking at a press briefing in Monrovia on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, Madam Umutoni, UN, argues that for Liberia to achieve sustainable growth and […]
Former presidential candidate, Venancio Mondlane, has denied calling for street demonstrations to mark the anniversary of last year’s election violence. Mondlane said he has, instead, called for a day of reflection and to remember those killed in the violence, including his lawyer, who was murdered while working on an appeal against the election results. Ceremonies […]
Army colonel Michael Randrianirina, who was sworn in as president of Madagascar following weeks of anti-government protests, has named Herintsalama Rajaonarivelo – a prominent figure in the private sector – as the country’s new prime minister. Rajaonarivelo has been touted as having the skills, experience, and relevant international connections required to perform in his new […]
A gold rush in northwestern Zambia has led to violence after posts on social media claimed that the mineral is buried just beneath the surface in the region. Hundreds of police officers sent to remove illegal miners met with resistance, and some were accused of taking bribes. Reports of easily accessible gold in the area […]
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has faulted a statement attributed to the presidency which, it said, misrepresented its position on the killings of Christians across the country, reaffirming that what is happening amounts to Christian genocide that has persisted for years without justice. In a statement signed by its President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, on […]
The Academic Staff Union of Universities and the Nigeria Labour Congress have united in the move to fight for lasting solution to the incessant instability in academic calendar of universities in the country. This is as the NLC issued a four-week ultimatum to the government to conclude negotiations with all academic and non-academic unions in […]