Bauchi Police Vow to Tackle Violent Crime with New Unit

The Bauchi State Police Command has reiterated its commitment to eliminating violent crime and combating terrorism in the state by launching the Violent Crime Response Unit. The state Commissioner of Police, Sani-Omolori... Read more »

Civil society seeks clarity on food financing in Brazzaville

As the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) convenes governments, investors and development partners at its 2026 Annual Meetings in Brazzaville, over 30 civil society organisations under the Stop Financing Factory Farming coalition... Read more »

AON rejects NCAA’s debt claims, seeks direct TSC collection

…Pushes for June 1, 2026 rollout …Says regulator should focus on oversight, not revenue By Chinelo Obogo The Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) has denied owing cost recovery charges to the Nigeria... Read more »

End land tussles with Kwale sugar investor, State told

Audio By Vocalize Kwale International Sugar Company Ltd, February 7, 2019. [File, Standard] Kwale residents have called on the government to resolve an impasse surrounding the operations of Kwale International... Read more »

NBA-SBL seeks review of reforms to boost investor confidence, economic growth

The Nigerian Bar Association Section on Business Law (NBA-SBL) has called for a deeper assessment of Nigeria’s recent economic reforms, saying policy implementation must translate into measurable improvements in investor confidence, business... Read more »

MP Memusi Kanchory calls for political tolerance, national unity

Audio By Vocalize Kajiado Central MP Memusi Kanchory addresses residents in Lesoit village, Matapato South Ward. [Josphat Kinyanjui, Standard] Kajiado Central MP Memusi Kanchory has called on Kenyans to embrace... Read more »

Taxing the senator, not the driver, By Tobechukwu Ezeuko

Nigeria is a country where, for every naira the government earns, more than forty-five kobo disappears into debt servicing before a single public service is delivered. The reform that addresses this is not... Read more »

Ruto commissions fully energized KETRACO’s 400/220KV Mariakani Substation

President William Ruto on Monday commissioned the fully energized 400/220KV Mariakani sub-station- in Kilifi County, developed by the Kenya Electricity Transmission Company (KETRACO). The Mariakani Substation is the most strategic power substation... Read more »

Lagos property saga: Jolapamo’s ex-wife Funke Otti’s lawyers quit case

By Lukman Olabiyi The legal battle over a luxury property in Ikoyi, Lagos, involving former president of the Nigerian Shipowners Association (NISA), Chief Isaac Morakinyo Jolapamo, and his estranged wife, Olufunke Olayinka... Read more »

Kenya’s small steps, but steps nevertheless

Kenya’s public discourse is often consumed by political drama. There are often loud debates, personality clashes and manufactured controversies that generate heat but little light. In this environment, it is easy to... Read more »