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Governor Uba Sani restores state-sponsored Christian pilgrimage after an 11-year hiatus, while disagreements emerge among traditional rulers over the structure and mandate of a proposed Southern Traditional Council.
President William Ruto has nominated new leadership for Kenya's National Land Commission, seeking to end a critical gap that has stalled government land acquisition for key infrastructure projects.
The Nigerian Bar Association and ECOWAS Court demand stricter compliance with judicial rulings, while the Federal Judicial Service Commission approves a new acting chief registrar amid ongoing institutional reforms.
Nigeria's electoral commission has cautioned transport operators against any logistical failures ahead of Saturday's Federal Capital Territory area council elections, describing transportation as the backbone of electoral operations.
The Nigerian Senate has demanded immediate deployment of additional security forces to Niger State after bandits killed 56 people, while police in Kaduna arrested 17 suspects and dismantled multiple criminal camps in coordinated operations.
Governor Abba Yusuf has justified his switch from NNPP to APC as necessary for Kano's development, while Labour Party in Oyo State dismisses reports of internal divisions ahead of 2027 elections.
Nigeria's decision to reverse a ban on sachet alcohol has drawn sharp criticism from health professionals, while international bodies warn of mounting climate risks requiring urgent policy action across developing nations.
The Federal High Court appoints a new Acting Chief Registrar as the Nigerian Bar Association and ECOWAS Court intensify calls for stronger enforcement of judicial decisions, highlighting systemic challenges in Nigeria's justice system.
The ECOWAS Court of Justice is grappling with systematic non-compliance as member states including Nigeria fail to enforce its judgments, prompting Nigeria's Chief Justice to call for clearer regional enforcement guidelines.
Political figures across East and West Africa are redefining their roles through strategic partnerships and public declarations, as Kenyan officials forge new cooperation frameworks while Nigerian youth leadership gains international recognition.
Nigerian lawmakers have condemned the killing of 56 people in Niger State while security agencies arrested 10 suspects in Abuja and a court heard testimony linking ISWAP terrorists to the 2022 Owo church massacre.
As Osun State defends its handling of withheld federal allocations to local governments, FCT Minister Nyesom Wike argues that Nigeria's democracy must be measured by tangible service delivery rather than electoral processes alone.
Both chambers of Nigeria's National Assembly approved the Electoral Act Amendment Bill following heated debates over electronic transmission of results, with opposition lawmakers staging walkouts and former presidential candidate Peter Obi condemning the use of teargas against protesters.
Nigeria's Senate condemned the killing of 56 people in Niger State and ordered strengthened security operations as violence escalates across the north-central region, while a court heard testimony about the 2022 Owo church attack.
As Zimbabwe's government pushes constitutional amendments that could fundamentally alter presidential selection, youth activists and civil society warn of democratic backsliding disguised as reform.