*_What does life want?_* By Muhammad Adam Apalando (Confidence) Every day, we whisper bitterly; Sometimes, confusion and giving up,  No clear route, no option—always stuck,  Here comes life—no guidance, no mentorship,  Sponsorship and opportunity doors are locked,  Access denied despite hard knocks,  What does life want?  Hope is what teachers taught,  Endurance is what parents nurtured,  Patience is what life teaches,  Here we are with no signs!  And hope, endurance, and Patience, Are fading,  Is death near, or do I give up?  Because a nobody has no mark to leave,  What a cheat!  — *_Confidence_*

AMS Advocates Religious Harmony, Unity at 9th Offa Anglican Synod The National Coordinator of the Kwankwaso National Network (KNN) and Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate for the Offa/Oyun/Ifelodun Federal Constituency, Asiwaju Mashood Shittu (AMS), has reaffirmed his commitment to promoting religious harmony, peaceful coexistence, and community development across Nigeria. Asiwaju also urged Nigerians to embrace unity irrespective of ethnic, cultural, or religious differences. He made the call while delivering his address as the Special Guest of Honour at the 3rd Session of the 9th Synod of the Diocese of Offa, Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), held on Saturday, July 11, 2026, at the Cathedral Church of Saint Mark, Offa, Kwara State. The synod, themed “The Hypocrisy of Self-Righteousness: A Call to Humility and Love,” brought together clergy, lay faithful, and distinguished guests to deliberate on issues affecting the Church and society. The event also featured the l...

  Kwara Central Senator Applauds Tinubu Over Approval of N21bn Oko-Olowo Flyover Project Sen. Mustapha Describes Project as Major Boost for Road Safety and Economic Development in Kwara ILORIN, KWARA STATE — July 12, 2026 By Poet of Afrique Reporter The Senator representing Kwara Central Senatorial District, Saliu Mustapha, has praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for approving the construction of the Oko-Olowo Junction Flyover in Kwara State. The N21 billion project is part of the 27 road infrastructure projects recently approved across 15 states under the Federal Government’s drive to improve transportation infrastructure and enhance mobility across the country. In a statement issued through his Media Assistant, Nasif Sholagberu, Senator Mustapha described the approval as a welcome development that reflects the Federal Government’s commitment to addressing critical infrastructure needs and improving the welfare of citizens. He noted that the flyover would help reduce traffi...

  British-Zimbabwean Man Charged with Murder After Arrest in South Africa Suspect Faces Three Counts of Murder Over Deaths of Wife and Two Daughters in Bedfordshire JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA — July 11, 2026 By Poet of Afrique Reporter A British citizen of Zimbabwean heritage has been charged with three counts of murder after being arrested in South Africa in connection with the deaths of his wife and two daughters in Bedfordshire, United Kingdom. The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) confirmed that it had authorised charges against Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma shortly after his arrest in Johannesburg on Friday. The victims were identified as Nothabo Zandile Tshuma, 42, and her daughters, Natalie, 15, and Nala, five. Their bodies were discovered at their residence in Great Denham, near Bedford, after police forced entry following concerns that the family had not been seen for several days. Chief Crown Prosecutor Emma Davies said the decision to charge Tshuma followed a detailed re...

  Guinea-Bissau Military Court Returns Main Opposition Leader to Prison Domingos Simoes Pereira Placed in Pre-Trial Detention Amid Coup and Financial Crime Allegations BISSAU, GUINEA-BISSAU — July 11, 2026 By Poet of Afrique Reporter A military court in Guinea-Bissau has ordered the return of the country's main opposition leader, Domingos Simoes Pereira, to prison pending trial, according to local media reports. Pereira was reportedly placed in pre-trial detention on Friday over allegations linking him to an attempted coup in October 2025, which authorities claim he helped finance. He also faces separate charges related to financial crimes and alleged involvement in a 2023 coup plot. Witnesses said Pereira arrived at the military court in the capital, Bissau, on Friday morning before being escorted under heavy security to the Segunda Esquadra Prison following the court's decision. Domingos Simões Pereira was among several senior political figures detained after the milit...

  NAFDAC: Nigerians Warn Against Banned Alcoholic Energy Drinks Agency Alerts Importers, Distributors and Consumers Following Product Seizure in Ghana ABUJA, NIGERIA — July 10, 2026 By Poet of Afrique Reporter The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has warned Nigerians against importing, distributing, selling, or consuming two banned alcoholic energy drinks recently confiscated by authorities in Ghana. The warning was contained in Public Alert No. 032/2026, issued by NAFDAC and published on its official communication platforms on Friday. According to the agency, it received a notification from Ghana's food and drug regulatory authorities regarding the seizure of approximately 140 boxes of the affected products during an enforcement operation in the Upper East Region of Ghana. The products identified are Bel Ice Vodka Energy Drink and Cody's Vody Energy Mix . NAFDAC stated that the products had previously been prohibited from sale and ...

  Ilorin Emirate Turbans New Chief Imam Congratulations Pour In as Sheikh Muhammad Bashir Dasuki Imam Fulani Emerges 13th Chief Imam of Ilorin Emirate ILORIN, KWARA STATE — July 10, 2026 By Poet of Afrique Reporter The Ilorin Emirate has officially turbaned Sheikh Muhammad Bashir Dasuki Imam Fulani as the 13th Chief Imam of Ilorin Emirate, marking a significant moment in the religious and cultural history of the emirate. The appointment has been widely welcomed by Islamic scholars, community leaders, traditional institutions, and residents, who have extended their congratulations and prayers to the new Chief Imam as he assumes the revered spiritual position. As the 13th Chief Imam of Ilorin Emirate, Sheikh Muhammad Bashir Dasuki Imam Fulani, Emirates pray for divine guidance to promote Islamic values, and foster peace, unity, and development within the emirate and beyond. The office of the Chief Imam remains one of the most respected religious institutions in Ilorin, serving...