Michael Olugbode

Obasanjo Appeals to Biden to Remove Cuba from List of Countries Sponsoring Terrorism

Former Nigerian President Obasanjo has written to US President Biden to remove Cuba from countries listed as sponsoring terrorism globally.

3 months ago

Nigeria Declares Tuesday, Wednesday Public Holidays for Eid-el-Fitr

Tunji-Ojo wished all Muslim Ummah a happy Eid-el-Fitr and urged Nigerians to continue in the spirit of unity.

9 months ago

Angola Opens Visa and Investment Centre in Port Harcourt

The Angolan visa centre in Port-Harcourt will facilitate hotel reservations, tickets and connectivity to destinations operated by Angola's national airline.

9 months ago

Palestinian Envoy To Nigeria Accuses US Of Bias In Failed Gaza Resolution, Highlights Israeli Aggression

Palestinian Ambassador Shawesh says the US’ failure to call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza indicates bias.

9 months ago

Tuggar: Nigeria’s Position on Russia-Ukraine Situation Remains Unchanged

Despite the recent condolence message sent over a terrorist attack, Nigeria’s criticism of Russian aggression towards Ukraine remains unchanged.

9 months ago

ECOWAS Court Throws Out Human Rights Violations Case Against Mali

The case included charges of rape, sexual violence, forced marriage, and torture by non-state actors.

11 months ago

Make 2024 Year of Building Trust and Hope, Says UN Sec-Gen Guterres

He noted that the year 2023 was marked by unprecedented suffering, escalating violence, and climate-related crises.

12 months ago

Former Sierra Leone President Koroma Invited by Police Over Failed Coup

Gunmen attacked a military barracks, a prison and other locations last month, freeing about 2,200 inmates and killing more than…

1 year ago

Nigeria’s Foreign Minister Tuggar Calls for Urgent Global Action Against Climate Change

He said Nigeria is aiming to become the country with the largest electric mass transit fleet in Africa.

1 year ago

ECOWAS Court Orders Immediate Release of 14 Inmates Detained By Togolese Government Since 2018

It also ordered the payment of 30 million CFA to each applicant.

1 year ago

NDLEA Smashes Attempts To Smuggle Drugs in Jeans and Dolls To Europe and Asia

A shipment of another illicit substance from Florida was intercepted at a courier firm.

1 year ago

UN Head in Nigeria Leads Protest in Abuja Against SGBV

The road walk saw the group brandish the message: “No Tolerance to Rape, Sexual Violence, Child Sexual Abuse and Sex…

1 year ago

Subsidy Removal Palliatives: Borno Goveronr Zulum Unveils 70 Buses for Metro Transport

He said 30 out of the 70 buses will be dedicated to conveying civil servants to their places of work…

1 year ago

Experts Say Over Four Million Jobs Available for Nigerians with Special Tech Skills

They said leveraging digital connectivity, providing high-quality tech education and fostering a supportive community will open up job market opportunities.

1 year ago

 Nigeria Will Deploy Technology To Protect Borders, Says Interior Minister 

“Foreigners should be able to come to Nigeria based on merit. It can no longer be business as usual.”

1 year ago

Railway Vandalism: NSCDC Arrests 13 Suspects, Impounds Railings, Sleepers Worth N800m

The arrests took place in Zango Kataf local government area, Kaduna State.

1 year ago

Chinese Envoy Says Nigeria Must Invest in Education, Food, Housing To Eradicate Poverty

"Nigeria needs to rely on its strength, natural resources and create more jobs for its citizens."

1 year ago

Liberian  Army Chief Calls for Scrapping of Presidential Guards

He said politicians cause coups when they interfere in military affairs.

1 year ago

Supreme Courts Must Uphold Citizens Mandates To Prevent Crises in West Africa, Says Liberia’s Former Justice Minister

He said that the manner in which electoral disputes are adjudicated by the judiciary is the foundation for peace or…

1 year ago

Tinubu Promises to Involve Nigerians in the Diaspora in Review of Public Policies

"This new democratically elected government is a Diaspora friendly one which will provide an enabling platform for effective policies for…

1 year ago