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Lawmakers have called for President Tinubu's urgent intervention after the Information Ministry received only N205 million of its N2.49 billion capital vote, while the Senate endorses a $200 billion South-east development plan amid transparency concerns.
Justice Minister Ziyambi Ziyambi's decision to attend consultations in Nairobi instead of the UN Human Rights Council session in Geneva has reignited discussions about Zimbabwe's governance priorities and international engagement strategy.
Escalating friction between Nigeria's security agencies has sparked concerns about operational effectiveness, as Amotekun Corps condemns police arrest of its operative while Lagos authorities intensify crackdown on impaired driving.
Former President Yoon Suk Yeol's upcoming trial on insurrection charges extends South Korea's troubling tradition of prosecuting ex-leaders, a pattern that has seen multiple heads of state face imprisonment, disgrace, or death.
Suspected Lakurawa terrorists killed at least 34 fasting Muslims in coordinated attacks on rural communities in Kebbi State, marking the latest escalation in Nigeria's multi-front security crisis as courts proceed with prosecutions of earlier atrocities.
The Independent National Electoral Commission prepares for simultaneous elections in Abuja and Kano while opposition parties challenge recent amendments to electoral legislation ahead of 2027 general elections.
South Africa's law enforcement faces mounting scrutiny as wrongful arrest claims cost taxpayers R620 million in 2024/25, while a KZN police task team was disbanded without performance evaluation, exposing systemic accountability failures.
The Ogun State government has halted the selection of Ijebuland's paramount ruler for the second time following allegations of bribery, highlighting growing tensions between traditional succession practices and modern governance oversight in southwestern Nigeria.
Governor Siminalayi Fubara has removed several allies from his administration as part of a renewed peace agreement with FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, while opposition parties demand fresh amendments to Nigeria's Electoral Act 2026.
The Department of International Relations and Cooperation has outlined the intricate diplomatic processes involved in securing the return of South African nationals from Russia, following their arrival at O.R. Tambo International Airport this week.
ZANU-PF's push to extend presidential and parliamentary terms from five to seven years has galvanized opposition parties, civil society groups, and students who warn the constitutional amendments represent an authoritarian power grab that could suspend the 2028 elections.
Vice President Constantino Chiwenga has clashed with Zimbabwe's Attorney General over proposed constitutional changes, dismissing South Africa as a governance model during heated cabinet discussions that exposed deep rifts within President Mnangagwa's administration.
Government proposals to extend presidential terms through constitutional amendments have triggered fierce opposition from civil society and political parties, who warn the changes threaten to entrench authoritarian rule ahead of the 2028 elections.
President Bola Tinubu has directed security agencies to address escalating insecurity in Bauchi State, as violent attacks in Ogun and Plateau states leave communities in fear and governors calling for urgent intervention.
Nigeria's ruling All Progressives Congress conducted ward congresses across multiple states with mixed approaches, while indefinitely postponing proceedings in Abia State amid growing calls for electoral reforms.