SRD Grant Stays at R370 as Other Social Grants Get Raises in 2026 Budget
South Africa's Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant will remain unchanged at R370 per month in the 2026 budget, while other social grants will see modest increases.
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Niger Security Forces Neutralize 17 Militants, Detain 33 in Anti-Terror Crackdown
Niger's security forces neutralized 17 suspected militants and detained 33 criminals during a weeklong crackdown, seizing large amounts of explosives, drugs, and smuggled fuel.
Senator Barinada Mpigi’s Death Mourned as Loss to Niger Delta, PANDEF Laments
Senator Barinada Mpigi, a prominent leader from the Niger Delta, has died at the age of 64, prompting widespread mourning from the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) and the region's political community.
All but one category of contact crimes record declines in KZN
KwaZulu-Natal recorded declines in nearly every category of contact crimes during the third quarter of South Africa's 2025/26 financial year, except for sexual offences which rose. Murder cases in the province fell 7.5 percent, a drop of about 5,000 incidents from the previous year.
Gombe Gov Commissions Market Reconstructed By Yobe Gov – Daily Trust
Gombe State Governor Muhammad Inuwa Yahaya commissioned the Ngalda Modern Market in Fika Local Government Area on Thursday. Yobe State Governor Mai Mala Buni oversaw the reconstruction of the facility and named it after his Gombe counterpart.
Wike: The Man Who Came, Saw, And Conquered — Dismantling Bureaucracy, Anti-Establishment Entrenchment, And Corruption In The Federal Capital Territory
Nyesom Wike, Nigeria's Federal Capital Territory minister, cleared a backlog of land files dating back decades in just six months after taking office in August 2023. Ordinary citizens now receive certificates of occupancy without bribes or elite favoritism, according to Abuja lawyer Kins Ekebuike.
REPRONIG commends FG over actualisation of copyright levy scheme
ABUJA (AP) — Nigeria’s licensed collective management organization for text and image works, REPRONIG, celebrated the Federal Government’s rollout of the copyright levy scheme. Regulated by the Nigerian Copyright Commission...
Nigeria must not be dragged backward, Alawuje warns opposition – The Nation Newspaper
KADUNA, Nigeria (AP) — Abdulhakeem Adegoke Alawuje issued a sharp rebuke to Nigeria’s opposition on Wednesday, accusing them of exploiting painful historical events to fuel ethnic tensions and political gain....
New Electoral Act 2026 Enacted to Transform Nigeria’s Democracy
Nigeria has officially enacted the Electoral Act, 2026, marking a significant transformation in its electoral governance framework and aiming to enhance transparency, credibility, and inclusivity in the democratic process.
Nigerian Govt Accused Of Secretly Paying Boko Haram Ransom For Abducted Schoolchildren – Report
A report alleges that Nigeria's Tinubu administration secretly paid billions of naira to Boko Haram to secure the release of 230 kidnapped schoolchildren and staff from a school in Niger State.
Kenya Closes Migori Footbridge Indefinitely Amid Rising River Levels
The Kenya National Highways Authority has indefinitely closed the Migori Footbridge following rising river levels and structural concerns, leaving residents without a safe pedestrian crossing.
Nigeria’s Fourth Estate Under Threat as Institutions Clash
Nigeria's media faces unprecedented challenges as institutions clash and power increasingly operates in the shadows, threatening the fragile balance of governance.
Dickson: Honesty Challenging in Nigeria’s Public Service Amid Widespread Corruption
Senator Seriake Dickson, a veteran of Nigerian public service, says maintaining honesty in the sector is increasingly difficult due to systemic corruption and propaganda.
FCT Council Polls Raise Concerns Over 2027 Election Integrity
Nigeria's February 21 FCT Area Council elections, dominated by the APC, have sparked serious concerns over election integrity and preparedness for the 2027 general elections.
India’s T20 World Cup 2026 Semi-Final Hopes Dim After 76-Run Loss to South Africa
A 76-run defeat to South Africa in Ahmedabad has left India's T20 World Cup 2026 semi-final chances in serious jeopardy.