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Nigeria’s Plateau youths tasks philanthropist Chun, to join federal lawmakers’ race in 2027

Kingsley Chukwuka September 15, 2025

Nigeria Impressed by the socio-economic and philanthropic initiatives of Pharmacist John Chun ,a group in Nigeria’s northcentral Plateau State, operating under the ageis of Riyom and Barkin Ladi Youths Mobilisation and Enlightenment Forum on Monday called on him to contest for the Federal

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Inflation tops Malawians politicians agenda as general elections gets closer

Andrew Mbeki September 14, 2025

Malawi Weary Malawians look to this week’s presidential election as nation grapples with an economic crisis Malawi is holding a presidential election this week as one of Africa’s poorer countries grapples with an economic crisis, food and fuel shortages — and memories of a vote six years ago that was canceled and a redo ordered […]

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Nigeria’s ex Senate President Mark, poised to make another historic mark 

admin September 8, 2025

Nigeria Analysis – By Simon Imobo-Tswam Against the backdrop of bizarre happenings in the polity, it is fitting that I introduce this piece with the timeless words of the Roman statesman, Markus Cicero: “A nation can survive its fools, and even the ambitious. But it cannot survive treachery from within.” If you substitute “a nation” […]

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Congo launches electoral roll revision ahead of presidential polls

Eric Jabulani September 3, 2025

Congo The Republic of Congo has launched a revision of its electoral rolls ahead of the presidential poll due to take place in March next year. On Monday, across the capital, Brazzaville, banners could be seen emphasising the importance of the process, which is set to last two months. Officials say the operation aims to […]

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The Task Before Nigeria’s northcentral Benue New Commissioners 

admin September 3, 2025

Nigeria Feature – By Bridget Tikyaa  When Governor Hyacinth Iormem Alia removed members of the State Executive Council in July 2025, he said it was to give other people from the state the opportunity to bring in fresh ideas to drive the state’s development. In essence, the governor is pushing to fast-track the attainment of […]

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UN seeks free and fair elections in Cameroon

Andrew Mbeki September 2, 2025

Cameroon UN officials called for the government of Cameroon to ensure free and transparent elections Tuesday, citing several recent incidents that raised concern about the country’s upcoming election, where President Paul Biya will seek an eighth term in office. During the bi-weekly press briefing in Geneva, Jeremy Laurence, the spokesperson for the office of the […]

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Plateau APC Jittery over Governor Mutfwang’s Soaring Popularity

admin September 2, 2025

Nigeria Like a gathering storm on the Plateau skyline, unease is quietly sweeping through the ranks of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Plateau State, as Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang’s rising political profile, particularly with the masses at the grassroot continues to send ripples across the party ahead of the 2027 general elections. Insiders within […]

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China’s war parade,Taiwan president says aggression will fail

Chung Fang September 2, 2025

China Taiwan President Lai Ching-te said on Tuesday that aggression will inevitably fail, pointing – on the day before a mass military parade in Beijing – to the lessons from World War Two and key victories Taiwan claims against Chinese forces in 1958. Democratically governed Taiwan has over the past five years repeatedly complained about […]

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Nigerian Security Adviser’s Office Rejects Ex-Governor’s Banditry Claims

Jude Melvin Jones September 1, 2025

Nigeria The Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) has strongly refuted allegations by former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, who accused the federal security apparatus of coordinating ransom payments and offering incentives to bandits. The statement, signed by Zakari Mijinyawa on behalf of the Office of the National Security Adviser, underscores the official

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World leaders arrive in Beijing

Chung Fang August 31, 2025

China Chinese President Xi Jinping welcomed world leaders in the northern port city of Tianjin on Sunday, ahead of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit. Xi held talks at the Tianjin Guest House with Maldivian President Mohamed Muizz, Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev, and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. Xi reaffirmed China’s commitment to consolidate