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Nigeria: Tinubu Ramps Up Global Fight to Crush Insecurity - Information Minister

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[Vanguard] The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, Sunday said that President Bola Tinubu is intensifying regional and international partnerships to eradicate insecurity across Nigeria.

Nigeria: Troops Foil Kaduna Church Attack, Rescue 31 Abducted Worshippers

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[Vanguard] Kaduna -- Troops of the Nigerian Army have foiled a terrorist attack and rescued 31 worshippers abducted during an Easter service in Ariko Village, Kachia Local Government Area of Kaduna State.

Nigeria: Troops Kill Scores of Boko Haram Terrorists in Foiled Attack in Borno

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[Vanguard] Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) have neutralised scores of Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists in foiled attacks in various communities of Borno State.

Nigeria: Tinubu Approves N3.3trn Payment Plan to Restore Reliable Electricity

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[Vanguard] PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has approved the payment plan to finally settle the outstanding debts under the Presidential Power Sector Financial Reforms Programme.

Nigeria: Security Chiefs Condemn Ethnic Scapegoating, Demand Immediate Govt Action On Peace

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[Vanguard] In a bold showdown against divisive security narratives, top Nigerian security experts from Beacon Security and Intelligence Limited (BSIL) and the Whiteink Institute for Strategy Education and Research (WISER) wrapped up a high-stakes two-day conference at the National Counter Terrorism Centre in Abuja, blasting ethnic profiling as a ticking time bomb for national unity.

Nigeria: Operation Safe Corridor Is Structured Response to Counterterrorism in Nigeria

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[This Day] Abuja -- The High Command of the Nigerian military has stated that Operation Safe Corridor is a national security strategy and forms part of a broader, structured response to counterterrorism in Nigeria.

Nigeria: Amnesty International Demands Probe of Military Over 14-Yr-Old Girl's Killing By Stray Bullet in Borno

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[Leadership] Human rights organisation, Amnesty International (AI), has called on the federal government of Nigeria to launch a thorough investigation into the alleged reckless use of firearms by military personnel, which led to the death of a 14-year-old girl in Maiduguri, Borno State.

Rwanda: Rwandans Could Start Using Cooking Gas From Lake Kivu in 2028 - Minister

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[New Times] Rwandans may start using methane gas from Lake Kivu for cooking in early 2028, according to Jean de Dieu Uwihanganye, Minister of State for Infrastructure.

Nigeria: Blessing CEO Goes Dark On Instagram Following Heated Medical Grill Over Cancer Claim

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[Leadership] Controversial relationship therapist and social media influencer, Blessing Okoro, popularly known as Blessing CEO, has deactivated her Instagram account following a high-stakes televised encounter with a medical expert that reportedly exposed inconsistencies in her stage 4 breast cancer claims.

Nigeria: Tinubu Approves N3.3tn Plan to Clear Power Sector Debts

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[Premium Times] The government argued that the move will stabilise electricity supply and restore investor confidence.

Nigeria: Soldiers Rescue 31 Worshippers Abducted From Kaduna Church - Official

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[Premium Times] PREMIUM TIMES reported earlier that terrorists attacked two churches, killing at least seven people and kidnapping many others.

Somalia: Somali President Meets Southwest Elders to Discuss Peace and Governance

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[Shabelle] Baidoa, Somalia -- President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Sunday held talks with traditional elders from Southwest State, focusing on strengthening peace, reconciliation and democratic governance, officials said.

Nigeria: ADC Claims Over 500,000 Nigerians Joined Its Fold After INEC Delisted Mark-Led Exco

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[Leadership] The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has said over 500,000 Nigerians joined its fold between April 1 when the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) delisted Senator David Mark and Rauf Aregbesola as national chairman and national secretary of the ADC.

Somalia: Türkiye Gears Up to Kick Off First Offshore Drilling in Somalia

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[Shabelle] Türkiye is preparing to begin its first offshore drilling operation in Somalia as its new vessel ÇaÄŸri Bey is due to arrive at the Horn of Africa nation on Friday, according to a top official on Saturday.

Somalia: Somali Commandos Conduct Security Operations in Bay Region

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[Shabelle] Baidoa, Somalia -- Elite Somali commandos carried out security operations in parts of the Bay Region, targeting areas where militants linked to Al-Shabaab had been operating, officials said Sunday.

Nigeria: Atiku Signs $1.2m Us Lobbying Deal Ahead ADC Presidential Ticket Battle

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[Premium Times] According to a filing, the firm will provide strategic advisory, congressional and executive branch engagement, and reputational management services targeted at the US policymakers and institutions for Atiku.

Rwanda: Musanze Launches $100bn Plan to Develop Ancient Coronation Site for Tourism

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[New Times] Musanze District has unveiled a $75 million plan (approx. Rwf109.2 billion) to develop the Rwanda's ancient coronation site into a cultural tourism destination.

Nigeria: IGP Orders Disciplinary Action Over Viral Videos of Police Harassment in Lagos

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[Leadership] Viral videos showing alleged harassment and assault by police officers in parts of Lagos State has sparked nationwide outrage, prompting the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Disu, to order an immediate investigation into the incident.

Nigeria: 2027 - Atiku Vows to Support Whoever Emerges ADC Presidential Candidate

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[Leadership] Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has pledged to support whoever emerges as the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) ahead of the 2027 general election, stressing his commitment to party unity.

Nigeria: Bandits Kill Seven, Abduct Many in Attack On Kaduna Churches

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[Premium Times] A councillor from the area, Mark Bawa, confirmed the incident, saying casualty figures were still being verified.

Malawi: Bushiri Signals Possible Political Entry, Warns Critics and Dismisses Allegations

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[Nyasa Times] Prophet Shepherd Bushiri has issued a bold warning: he may enter active politics -- even contest for the presidency -- if circumstances force his hand.

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