January 05
Nigeria: Ajadi Urges FG to Explain Benefits of New Tax Measures, Warns of Deepening Hardship
Vanguard
ABUJA -- The President of the All Youths Reoriented Initiative of Nigeria (AYRIN), Ambassador Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo, has called on the Federal Government to clearly spell out… Read more »
Nigeria: Army Denies Allegations of Allowance Non-Payment, Extortion in Ogun
Vanguard
The Headquarters of the 35 Artillery Brigade, Abeokuta, has dismissed allegations of non-payment of allowances and extortion by soldiers deployed in Ogun State, describing the… Read more »
Nigeria: Sokoto Schools Resume As Authorities Defy Security Fears
Vanguard
Despite prevailing security challenges and heightened fear across both urban and rural communities in Sokoto State, the Sokoto State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) has… Read more »
Nigeria: Association Faults Osun Union Executive On Council Administration Status
Leadership
As local government workers resume work after eleven months of strike today, the Association of Concerned Local Government workers (ACLGW) in Osun State has faulted the position of… Read more »
Nigeria: Police Arrest Man for Defiling Minor in Oyo
Leadership
Oyo State Police Command has arrested one Olaitan Oloyede (27) for allegedly defiling an eight-year-old girl in Ibadan, the state capital. Read more »
Nigeria: Unpatriotic Individuals Seeking to Frustrate New Tax Laws, Nigeria Revenue Service Chair Says
Leadership
The chairman of the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS), formerly Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Zacch Adedeji, has raised concerns over alleged moves by "unpatriotic… Read more »
Nigeria: Dissecting CBN's 2026 Outlook
Leadership
This article by Mark ITSIBOR writes on why fiscal authorities must heed the warnings of the CBN - in its recent economic outlook - to secure stronger economic outcomes in 2026 Read more »
Nigeria: KDF Lauds Kebbi Govt's N650m Electricity Boost
Leadership
The Kebbi Development Forum (KDF) has commended the Kebbi State Government for releasing N650 million to procure a 15 MVA transformer, aimed at boosting electricity supply across… Read more »
Nigeria: Youth Parliament Dismisses Terrorism Financing Allegation Against Bauchi Gov
Leadership
The Bauchi State Youth Parliament has strongly condemned what it described as an unfounded and reckless allegation linking Governor Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed to the financing of… Read more »
Nigeria: Adamawa Police Arrest 2 Suspects Over Lamurde Fresh Tribal Crisis
Leadership
The police has arrested two suspects in connection with renewed tribal conflict and alleged killing of three women in Adamawa State. Read more »
Nigeria: Bauchi First Lady Hosts New Year Children's Party, Prays for Better Future
Leadership
The wife of the Bauchi State Governor, Dr. Aisha Bala Mohammed, has organised a New Year Children's Party to thank Allah for the successful transition into the new year and to pray… Read more »
Kenya: Muyoti Identifies Nairobi United's Lethal Weapon After Thrashing Shabana in Kisii
Capital FM
- Nairobi United head coach Nicholas Muyoti has credited wingplay for his side's increasing attacking threat. Read more »
Nigeria: Coastal Highway Project Already Yielding Economic Dividends in Lagos - Sanwo-Olu
Leadership
Lagos State governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, said the Coastal Highway Project, initiated by the President Bola Tinubu-led administration, had begun yielding economic benefits to… Read more »
Rwanda: Shenseea Eyes Kigali Comeback After Skol-Sponsored Night With Mavado
New Times
The night of January 3 is set to linger in Kigali's entertainment memory after thousands of fans filled BK Arena for a high-octane concert headlined by Jamaican dancehall… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Tackles Traffic Congestion, PDM Theft in Mukono
Independent (Kampala)
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has pledged to fast-track alternative road networks around Kampala to ease traffic congestion while vowing to crack down on the theft and… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Police Coach Stojanovic Outlines Expectations for New Signings As League Champions Prepare for Bruising Title Defence
Capital FM
- Kenya Police head coach Dusan Stojanovic has welcomed the addition of three new signings to the team ahead of the resumption of the Kenya Premier League in the New Year. Read more »
Kenya: Over 300,000 Visitors Flock to Kenya's National Parks During 2025 Festive Season
Capital FM
More than 300,000 visitors explored Kenya's national parks and wildlife reserves during the December 2025 festive season, reflecting the growing popularity of the country's… Read more »
Nigeria: Pound to Naira Exchange Rate Today, January 5, 2026
Vanguard
The Nigerian foreign exchange market opened the first week of 2026 with the British Pound Sterling (GBP) maintaining a significant spread between official and informal trading… Read more »
Nigeria: Presidency Shares Ai-Generated Image of Tinubu-Kagame Paris Meeting
Vanguard
The Presidency on Sunday shared an image purporting to show President Bola Tinubu meeting with Rwandan President Paul Kagame in Paris, but the photograph was later flagged on X… Read more »
Kenya: Shabana Coach Admits He Is 'Worried Man' After Loss to Nairobi United
Capital FM
NAIROBI, Kenya, January 5, 2026 - Shabana head coach Peter Okidi admits he is losing sleep over their unstable form at the Gusii Stadium. Read more »
Kenya: Man Drowns At Ragia Water Falls After Slipping While Attempting to Take Selfie, Search On for Second Youth
Capital FM
A man has drowned following an accident at Ragia Water Falls in South Kinangop, Nyandarua County, after he and another youth fell into the river while on a hiking trip. Read more »
Kenya: New Year Windfall - Embu Mechanic Wins Sh1 Million in Senator Keg Draw
Capital FM
A local mechanic from Embu town, Francis Muriuki, is celebrating a New Year windfall after winning Sh1 million in the ongoing Senator Keg "Tuzidi Kuinuana" consumer promotion. Read more »
Kenya: Murang'a County to Pay School Fees for Over 50,000 Students in 2026 Term
Capital FM
Education continues to be a cornerstone of development in Murang'a County, as the County Government announced it will pay school fees for over 50,000 students across various… Read more »
Nigeria: 2027 / Peter Obi Won't Be Anyone's Running Mate - Obidients
Vanguard
...Signal readiness to follow Obi across platforms Read more »
Nigeria: Ogoni Day - Unity Key to Justice, Fubara, Mosop Insist
Vanguard
Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State and the Movement for the Survival of Ogoni People, MOSOP, have stressed that unity remains the most critical requirement for the Ogoni… Read more »
