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The government reportedly spent around $10 million on Independence Day celebrations that quickly turned embarrassing. Local Government Minister Daniel Garwe had boasted about creating a modern, fully equipped stadium at Mutora growth point. When the big day arrived, the event became a disaster...

Schools across Masvingo province face a hiring crisis. Only five candidates received interview invitations for 80 vacant secondary school leadership positions. Education officials suggest the remaining posts will be filled through discretionary appointments at provincial offices. Teachers...

Kenya wants to open a new office in Vietnam, and Vietnam plans to do the same in Kenya. Both countries talk about working together more closely. Defence leader Soipan Tuya met with Vietnam President Lương Cường, to discuss these plans. They agreed they need places where officials can work...

People marched across America last Saturday against President Trump's decisions. They called their movement "50501" because they held 50 protests in 50 states as one united group. Many protesters wanted Kilmar Ábrego García to return after officials wrongly sent him to El Salvador. Some...

Students from Butere Girls High School created a play called Echoes of War for the Kenya National Drama Festival. Their performance showed problems with leaders who care more about themselves than about people. Government officials tried to stop the play because it made them look bad. Carol...

Police caught a woman hiding drugs in her body at a checkpoint in Moyale. She refused normal searches, which made officers suspicious. Medical staff found eight cocaine pellets worth Sh1.6 million inside her private parts. The drugs are being kept as evidence for the court. She waits in a police...

Putin announced a brief Easter truce in Ukraine lasting only 30 hours. He ordered Russian forces to pause fighting but stay ready for any attacks. Ukraine agreed to match Russia's actions exactly during this time. President Zelensky noted that some areas became quieter but claimed Russia...

Life sentences in Kenya mean prisoners stay locked up forever. Courts have ruled that these inmates cannot receive a shorter sentence for good behavior. The yearly reports meant to track their condition simply do not work. Their only hope comes from presidential mercy through a committee called...

Political parties help citizens enjoy civil liberties. They create leadership order through power-seeking organizations. These groups started with democracy in ancient Greek city-states. People directly participated in government back then, but sometimes citizens gave power to a monarchy...

Farmers across Kenya smile these days because they earn more money from cash crops. President William Ruto changed policies to help them succeed. The previous government spent billions on food subsidies, which became unsustainable. Instead, Kenya Kwanza decided to support farm production rather...

Governor Abdullahi Sule wants northerners to be patient with President Tinubu. He spoke at the Nzeh Mada Festival in Akwanga yesterday about supporting Tinubu for reelection in 2027. The North Central Governors Forum chairman believes Tinubu should complete eight years as president, regardless...

The Accord Party asks Nigerians to make their leaders deliver democracy benefits. The National Chairman, Barr. Maxwell Mgbudem shared concerns about safety issues across the country. They sent Easter greetings to Christians nationwide, highlighting how Jesus Christ overcame death after...

Vice President Kashim Shettima asked people to make peace in Kano State and not let politics break the state apart. The VP warned that political fights might harm Kano's peace and history. He spoke these words when he visited the family of Abbas Sanusi, the late Galadiman Kano. Kano State...

Police in Adamawa State have made it clear that electric bicycles can be used freely across the state. The rumor about a ban on rechargeable bikes is false. This news came after electric bike users met with the Governor's aide on Peace and Security, Hon. Ahmed Lawan. The police explained that...

Police stopped a robbery attempt in Kamba town, Kebbi State. They killed one suspect during the operation. Officers also found a Beretta pistol with bullets at the scene. The robbery happened early on April 19 when four armed people blocked Marina Road in Kamba District. They targeted travelers...

Akwa Ibom will add family planning money to their next budget. The state health ministry wants to join eleven other states that put cash into the National Basket Fund. Health Commissioner Dr. Ekem Emmanuel told the Ibom Advocacy Core Group his office supports Governor Umo Eno's plans for better...

The Plateau Youth Council Northern Zone believes recent attacks target their people's money through land grabs. They point to over 50 deaths in two communities of the Bassa Local Government Area. Youth leader Samson Chiroma asks why these attacks always happen just before farming season starts...

FCT Minister Nyesom Wike asks Abuja people to stay alert during Easter celebrations. He wants everyone to tell authorities about anything that seems strange. The former Rivers governor sent out a message Friday with holiday wishes for Christians who finished Lent. He said Easter shows us...

CBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso faces legal trouble for not following a Supreme Court order. The court told him to return the money to Melrose General Services, but he only gave back part of it. A judge will hear this case next June in Abuja. Last year, the Supreme Court canceled an order that had...

Abia State government says it paid fair compensation to people who gave up land for the airport project. Officials denied claims that they forced villagers to use specific lawyers during the process. The denials came after some Nsulu community members accused the government of underpaying them...