Only six out of 517 MDAs meet integrity standards, new report reveals

A new report has delivered a damning verdict on the state of transparency in Nigeria’s public sector, showing that only six out of 517 Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) met the minimum... Read more »

State’s housing project designs must consider basic dignity

Dignity is the new buzzword in Kenya. Politicians especially love to use it when discussing the affordable housing projects. But a dignified home is more than just a roof and walls.... Read more »

For President Tinubu, a homecoming and resound of history

On Friday, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu turned his gaze south-westward to the sprawling city of Ibadan. Over two years since his assumption of office, this is the President’s first berth in Ibadan,... Read more »

Ethiopia’s ‘peace bridge’ brings hope at border

Special Envoy for Peace in Ateker region John Munyes addressing Jukwaa la Usalama in Lodwar. [Lucas Ngasike,Standard] When news broke that Ethiopia had agreed to build the long-awaited Nakuwa Bridge, joy... Read more »

Alleged N12bn Diversion: Anti-graft agencies under pressure to probe ex-govt official

Pressure is mounting on Nigeria’s anti-corruption agencies to investigate Engr. Sulaiman Bolakale Kawu Agaka, a former Executive Director of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), over allegations that more than ₦12 billion in... Read more »

Kiambu DCP aspirants endorse Gachagaua for 2027 presidential race

DCP deputy party leader Cleophas Malala and Kiambu county party aspirants at a Kiambu hotel where they endorsed Rigathi Gachagua as the presidential flag bearer, on September 27, 2025. [George... Read more »

Edo IGR hits N79bn in nine months, adopt TSA to block leakages

The Edo State Internal Revenue Service, (EIRS) said it has generated the sum of N79 billion out of the N100 billion target by the State in 2025 fiscal in the last nine... Read more »

Murkomen Takes Jukwaa la Usalama to Nairobi After Touring 46 Counties » Capital News

NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 1 – The Jukwaa la Usalama grassroots engagement is finally coming to Nairobi, after being held in more than 40 counties. The forums led by Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba... Read more »

‘Nigeria’s Pot Empty, Cracked, Citizens Are Hungry’, Atiku Replies Tinubu 

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and leader of opposition in Nigeria has responded to a nationwide broadcast by President Bola Tinubu on the occasion of Nigeria’s 65th Independence anniversary on Wednesday, saying... Read more »

Xi urges sustained efforts for modernization ahead of National Day » Capital News

BEIJING, China, Oct 1 — President Xi Jinping has called on the Chinese people to continue drawing on historical experience and forge ahead with determination in advancing Chinese modernization, as the country... Read more »