January 28
South Africa: Correctional Services Committee to Visit Tzaneen Correctional Centre [press release]
Parliament of South Africa
The Portfolio Committee Correctional Services will tomorrow continue with oversight visits to facilities in Limpopo, moving to Tzaneen Correctional Centre. The committee will… Read more »
South Africa: IFP Wants Parts of Three Provinces Added to Kwazulu
Scrolla
The IFP says the Zulu Kingdom once stretched into the Eastern Cape, Gauteng and Mpumalanga and those areas were wrongly taken away. Read more »
Uganda: Kahindo Retains Kasese Municipality Mayoral Seat in Tight Race
Nile Post
Incumbent Kasese Municipality Mayor Chance Kahindo Sibyavugha has retained his seat after emerging winner in a closely watched four-candidate race, according to official results… Read more »
Nigeria: APC E-Registration Witnesses Poor Turnout in Niger
This Day
The ongoing e-registration of members of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) is witnessing poor turnout of members in Niger State, investigations have revealed. Read more »
Kenya: Tiktok Video Misleadingly Edited to Claim Kenyan Politician Accused President Ruto of Plotting to Kill Him
Africa Check
TikTok video misleadingly edited to claim Kenyan politician accused president Ruto of plotting to kill him Read more »
Ghana: UFO Urges Peace Ahead of NPP Internal Elections
Ghanaian Times
The Universal Friendship Organisation (UFO) Ghana has called on the leadership, aspirants and supporters of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to uphold peace and security ahead of the… Read more »
Ghana: Majority Leader Responds to Minority Criticisms On Urgency Bills
Ghanaian Times
The Majority Leader, Mr Mahama Ayariga, has accused the New Patriotic Party (NPP) minority caucus, led by Mr Alexander Afenyo-Markin, of hypocrisy over criticisms of the use of… Read more »
Ghana: Dr Farouk Mahama Urges Unity Ahead of NPP Primaries
Ghanaian Times
The former Member of Parliament for the Yendi Constituency in the Northern Region, Dr Farouk Aliu Mahama, has appealed to members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the… Read more »
Ghana: Majority Caucus Defends Mahama Government's Economic Performance
Ghanaian Times
The Majority Caucus in Parliament has defended the performance of the economy under the current government led by President John Dramani Mahama, following a press conference… Read more »
Nigeria: Digital Media Experts to Mobilise Support for Tinubu, APC in Imo
Leadership
Over 1,000 digital media experts, including journalists, bloggers, content creators, new media aides, policymakers and industry leaders, are expected to participate in the South… Read more »
Nigeria: Fubara Lauded Over Youth-Focused Leadership
Leadership
As Rivers State governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, marks his 51st birthday, the chief pilot of the Aviation Department, Government House, Captain Stanley Pepple, has commended the… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu's Reforms Yielding Dividends - Opiah
Leadership
The Imo State Coordinator of Renewed Hope Ambassadors (RHA), Rt. Hon. Goodluck Opiah, has said that President Bola Tinubu's reforms are now yielding positive results, increased… Read more »
Nigeria: Kwara Leads APC E-Registration in North Central
Leadership
The national vice chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the north central, Alh Muazu Bawa, has disclosed that Kwara State currently has the highest number of… Read more »
Nigeria: Shettima, Akpabio, Others Welcome Gov Mutfwang to APC
Leadership
Vice President Kashim Shettima has formally welcomed Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, into the All Progressives Congress (APC) at a grand reception held at the Jos Polo… Read more »
Nigeria: Gov Yusuf Has Returned Kano to Progressive Politics - North West APC
Leadership
The All Progressives Congress (APC) Caucus in the North West zone, has welcomed the governor of Kano state, Abba Kabir Yusuf into the ruling party, describing his decision as "his… Read more »
Nigeria: 2027 - Atiku, Obi Seek Free and Fair Polls As Aregbesola Dismisses Governors' Defections
Leadership
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and Labour Party's 2023 presidential candidate Peter Obi have renewed calls for unity, conscience-driven leadership and a genuinely free… Read more »
Nigeria: Awujale Selection - Osugbo Society Demands Fresh Council of Afobajes
Leadership
Members of the Osugbo Society in Ijebu-Ode have urged Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, to reconstitute the Council of Afobajes (kingmakers) to ensure transparency and… Read more »
Nigeria: APC Receives Mutfwang, Assures Him of Re-Election
Daily Trust
The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Tuesday formally received Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, into the party, assuring him of full support ahead of the 2027 governorship… Read more »
Nigeria: Adeleke to APC LG Chairs - Your Self-Awarded Tenure Ended in 2025
Daily Trust
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has warned chairmen of local governments elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to vacate council secretariats, saying… Read more »
Nigeria: Constituents Move to Deny Niger Rep 6th-Term Return
Daily Trust
Stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC), under the aegis of the Wushishi, Mariga, Kontagora and Mashegu Alliance for Good Governance, have called on Niger State… Read more »
West Africa: Nigeria Under Tinubu Worse Than Military Regime - Atiku
Daily Trust
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has described President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's administration as more damaging to Nigeria's national life than any military regime. Read more »
Nigeria: What Tinubu Told Us Ahead of Gov Yusuf's Defection - Barau
Daily Trust
The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I. Jibrin, has revealed that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu directed All Progressives Congress (APC) leaders in Kano State to fully… Read more »
Nigeria: Awujale - Ogun Gov Urged to Reconstitute Kingmakers' Council
Daily Trust
Members of the Osugbo Society in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, have called on the state governor, Dapo Abiodun, to reconstitute the council of kingmakers (Afobajes) to ensure transparency… Read more »
Nigeria: CSO Seeks Tinubu's Intervention in FCT Crisis
Daily Trust
A civil society group, the Peoples Alliance for Indigenous Rights (PAIR), has said that governance is failing in the nation's capital and called for immediate intervention by… Read more »
January 27
Namibia: Over 1,000 Namibian Pupils Left Without School Places As Classroom Shortages Reach Crisis Point
Namibian
The education ministry is struggling to place over 1 000 pupils in schools nationally due to rapid population growth and a shortage of classrooms. Read more »
