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FCT Minister Nyesom Wike picked new leaders for the Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida Golf Club. His aide Lere Olayinka shared the news Saturday. Dr. Peter Deshi will head the Interim Management Board, with Barrister Yomi Oyelola serving as secretary. The board also includes Otunba Gbengba Elegbeleye...

Flights can take off from Akanu Ibiam International Airport again starting Monday, April 28. Nigerian officials finished runway repairs ahead of schedule. The Federal Airports Authority announced the reopening through its public affairs director, Mrs Obiageli Orah. Workers fixed a major crack...

President Tinubu sent birthday wishes to Chief Ayiri Emami, who turned 50 on April 26. The president praised the Itsekiri leader through a statement from his adviser, Bayo Onanuga. He recognized Emami as a businessman, politician, and philanthropist who helps build the nation. The president...

Uganda said Saturday it beat its latest Ebola fight. Health officials waited 42 days with no new cases before making this announcement. They shared the good news through their X account. The outbreak started on January 30 when a male nurse caught the virus. He later died from it. During these...

A Lagos high court ordered Friday that the property at 26 Tolu Road must go to the federal government forever. Judge Deinde Dipeolu made this final decision after nobody fought the earlier temporary order published in newspapers. The EFCC had asked for this action through their lawyer, Hannatu...

Lagos just added 3,941 new parking spaces across town to help cut traffic jams. The state transport chief, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, shared this news during an event marking Governor Sanwo-Olu's second work anniversary. These parking spots make up a key part of Lagos' plan to fix traffic problems...

Armed herders control most of Benue State, says local king Daniel Abomtse. He reports that these armed groups have taken over more than two-thirds of the state since first attacking Gwer West communities in 2011. The crisis has spread across almost 20 of the 23 local government areas. Thousands...

The EU watches products that serve both everyday people and potential bad actors. These dual-use items range from flying devices to chemical substances meant for normal life. Some governments might misuse these same products to control citizens or hurt people. The European Union wants tighter...

Kenya Power says four counties will have no electricity on Sunday. The areas will experience outages between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. for needed system work. Nairobi residents near Grain Bulk and Syokimau Railway Station will lose power from 9 am until 5 pm. Many parts of Uasin Gishu, like Soy...

Kenya's President Ruto stood with global leaders at Pope Francis' funeral on Saturday. Thousands came to say goodbye to the church leader who passed away on April 21. People traveled from many countries for the final service. The Vatican released information about what caused the Pope's death...

Pope Francis rests at Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica after his funeral drew massive crowds. About 400,000 mourners filled Rome's streets as world leaders paid their respects. The Vatican stated that the Pope became the first in over 100 years to be buried outside Vatican walls. His final journey...

Police found two guns during a search in Igembe North after raiders killed three officers. DCI agents led the operation with help from GSU Kipsing at Lemorijo village in Isiolo North Sub-County. They recovered two AK-47 rifles that had empty magazines. The search came after armed attackers shot...

Interior CS Murkomen made it clear that former Deputy President Gachagua and ex-Public Service CS Muturi face no breach investigations. He stressed that all state officers must follow the Secrecy Act. The enforcement applies to everyone without political targeting. Lawmakers had raised worries...

Janet Museveni praised Gomba lawmaker Sylvia Nayebale for organizing local women into saving groups. The First Lady sent Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa to represent her at two events on Friday. He first visited Ngomanene Primary School to open a new building from the Kelim Foundation. He later...

The Public Relations Association of Uganda welcomed new leaders on Thursday at the Protea Hotel. Outgoing president Tina Wamala handed control to Irene Naksiita from the Uganda Red Cross Society. Uganda Communications Commission head George William Nyombi attended the ceremony, where digital...

Uganda has stepped up as co-chair of the Climate Action Finance Ministers Coalition during spring meetings between the World Bank Group and the IMF in Washington, D.C. The Netherlands will lead the group alongside Uganda. State Finance Minister Henry Musasizi accepted this position from...

Piwak Natural Health gave GH¢1,000 each to 200 flood survivors at Aveyime Camp in North Tongu District. The company held a ceremony called Rebuilding Together, Restoring Hope, with local leaders present. These people lost their homes when the Akosombo Dam spilled water last October. The disaster...

Strong Woman Changemaker Africa began a digital campaign across Ghana that helps women share their stories. The group wants to boost women's rights through better online tools. SWOCA president Lamisi Adene said they're part of a larger African movement working at both the community level and...

Youth Minister George Opare Addo wants young Ghanaians to join the new Adwumawura Program. The business startup plan helps create, track, and mentor at least 10,000 new businesses each year. It focuses mainly on youth entrepreneurs. The program belongs to the NDC's plan to reset Ghana. It aims...

Most Ghanaians back military takeovers if elected officials misuse power. A new survey says 51 percent support armed forces stepping in when leaders abuse their position. This marks an 11-point jump from just 40 percent two years ago. Opposition to military involvement has fallen from 55 percent...