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 Ghana scraps visa fees for all Africans Ghana announces it will introduce a free visa regime for all African nationals in a move aimed at strengthening regional integration, tourism, and intra-African trade. In a post on social media platform X, Foreign Minister Sam Okudzeto Ablakwa says President John Mahama had approved the policy, which will take effect on May 25, marking Africa Day. “The Government of Ghana has decided to introduce a free visa regime for all Africans who wish to visit Ghana,” Ablakwa said, adding that the policy forms part of a broader effort to position Ghana as a leader in Pan-African unity, TRT Afrika reported. Mahama made the announcement during Zimbabwe’s President Emmerson Mnangagwa's inaugural state visit to Ghana.  “Ghana seeks to consolidate its credentials as the cradle of Pan-Africanism even as it expects a major boost in tourism and intra-African trade by this groundbreaking reform,” Ablakwa adds. Ablakwa noted that the reform would be integra...

 Ethiopia, Rosatom Discuss Nuclear Power Plant Project, Sign Strategic Roadmap, Says Ethiopian MFA Ethiopian Foreign Minister Gideon Timotheos met with a Russian delegation led by Nikolay Spassky, Deputy Director General of Rosatom, to discuss nuclear energy cooperation, the ministry announced, Sputnik reported. The talks, also attended by Sandokan Debebe, head of the Ethiopian Atomic Energy Commission, focused on implementing an action plan for developing a nuclear power plant in Ethiopia, signed between the parties in September 2025. The sides also reviewed a new strategic roadmap for nuclear energy development, signed on March 31 by the Ethiopian Atomic Energy Commission and Rosatom. The document includes a step‑by‑step plan for bringing nuclear power projects online in Ethiopia.

 Yobe Deploys 158 Teachers, 79 Principals For NTI  Kaduna. The Yobe State Government has deployed 237 teachers and school principals to Kaduna for intensive capacity-building training as part of its ongoing education reform agenda. The Head of Service, Abdullahi Musa Shehu, disclosed this during a send-off ceremony held at the Conference Hall of the Governor’s Office in Damaturu. The Head of Service said the initiative is a strategic step towards strengthening the quality of teaching and leadership in schools across the state. The participants comprise 158 teachers and mentors, as well as 79 senior secondary school principals drawn from key education agencies, including the State Universal Basic Education Board, Teaching Service Board, and the Science and Technical Education Board. He noted that the deployment is part of deliberate reforms aimed at addressing manpower gaps and improving service delivery in the education sector. Speaking on the importance of the training, the F...

 INEC DISMISSES CALLS FOR CHAIRMAN’S REMOVAL; SAYS IT WILL BE A DIRECT ASSAULT ON ITS INDEPENDENCE  INEC chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan says Any call for his removal outside the established constitutional process is not only a distraction but a direct assault on the independence of the nation’s electoral umpire. A statement by the Chief press secretary to the INEC chairman, Adedayo Oketola notes that While a political party or a group is allowed to protect their interest, the Commission decided to comply with the Judgment of the Court of Appeal to avert a situation that occurred in Zamfara and Plateau States where elected officials were removed by the Election Tribunal on account of disobedience to Court Judgment.  The statement further adds that Proceeding to monitor the congress and convention of the David Mark-led ADC would amount to a disobedience to the court order since the relief claimed in the Originating Summons and other court processes filed include an order re...

 PLATEAU CRISIS: IGP DISU UNDERTAKES OPERATIONAL VISIT, ORDERS SUSTAINED ACTION TO RESTORE PEACE The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc(+), NPM, has undertaken an operational visit to Plateau State following the recent attack in Angwan Rukuba Community, Nasarawa Gwong area of Jos North Local Government Area, which resulted in the tragic loss of innocent lives. The IGP strongly condemned the attack and, upon arrival, paid a courtesy visit to the Executive Governor of Plateau State, His Excellency Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, to commiserate with him and the people of the State over the incident of March 29, 2026. He thereafter proceeded to Angwan Rukuba for an on-the-spot assessment of the affected community. The Inspector-General noted that upon receipt of the distress call, an immediate and robust operational response was activated. This included the deployment of the Deputy Inspector-General of Police in charge of Operations, DIG Usman Nadada, and the Assistant...

 ADC crisis rooted in legal process, not external influence — lawyers explain Two Nigerian lawyers, Inibehe Effiong and Bodunde Opeyemi, have offered detailed legal explanations of the ongoing leadership crisis within the African Democratic Congress (ADC), pointing to procedural decisions and binding court rulings as the root of the dispute. Their interventions come amid growing public debate over the role of the electoral commission and speculation about possible political interference. Mr Effiong, a public interest and human rights lawyer, criticised the legal approach taken by the faction led by former Senate President David Mark, describing it as procedurally questionable. He said the Federal High Court did not issue any restraining order against the leadership, but instead directed that all parties be put on notice — a standard legal step requiring both sides to present their arguments. According to him, the appropriate response would have been to contest the case at the trial...

 Chuck Norris' family forced to issue warning to fans just two weeks after his death Chuck Norris’ family has spoken out to set the record straight after false claims about the circumstances of his death began circulating online.  The martial arts legend passed away at age 86 on March 20, with his loved ones confirming he died peacefully surrounded by family following a medical emergency in Kauai, Hawaii.  However, misleading AI-generated videos and posts quickly spread, speculating about his health history and family dynamics. In a statement shared on Instagram, the Norris family firmly denied those rumors, stressing that “these claims are entirely untrue” and urging fans not to believe or share information unless it comes directly from them or an official representative.  They thanked supporters for keeping the family in their thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Norris had just celebrated his 86th birthday days before his passing, posting a video of hi...

 Florida vice mayor found dead, husband charged with murder Nancy Metayer Bowen’s death has shaken Coral Springs and beyond, not only because she was a rising political figure but also because of the tragic circumstances surrounding her family.  The 38‑year‑old vice mayor, remembered as the first Black and Haitian‑American woman to serve on the city commission, was found dead in her home on April 1.  Her husband, Stephen Bowen, has since been arrested and charged with premeditated murder and evidence tampering.  Police have not yet disclosed the manner of her death, but emphasized there is no ongoing threat to the public. Her family described her as a leader who embodied compassion and integrity, someone who worked tirelessly to bring people together and create positive change.  A graduate of Florida A&M and Johns Hopkins University, she built a career as an environmental scientist and public servant, serving on the Broward County Soil and Water Conservation...