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Nigeria: In Fresh Attack, Gunmen Kill 18, Torch Several Houses in Plateau

At least, no fewer than 18 persons have been reportedly confirmed dead following attack on Ancha community of Bassa Local…

3 years ago

Burkinabe Soldiers Held Over Plot to ‘Destabilise’ Institutions

Authorities in Burkina Faso say eight soldiers, including a high-ranking commander, have been detained in connection with an alleged plot to…

3 years ago

Russia and China Block UN Support for ECOWAS Sanctions on Mali

Russia and China have blocked the United Nations Security Council from supporting a decision by the West African economic bloc…

3 years ago

AFCON: Guinea-Bissau Miss Late Penalty in Group D Draw with Sudan

Guinea-Bissau missed a late penalty as they were held by Sudan in their Group D opener in the Africa Cup…

3 years ago

Tory MPs Demand Answers from Boris Johnson Over Downing Street Party

Conservative and opposition MPs are demanding answers from Boris Johnson over claims he attended a drinks event in the No…

3 years ago

‘I Will Not Yield,’ Biden Says as Voting Rights Battle Heats Up

United States President Joe Biden has said he backs an effort to change Senate rules in order to pass voting…

3 years ago

Former Nigerian Leader Ernest Shonekan Dies Aged 85

Chief Ernest Shonekan who headed the Interim National Government that succeeded the junta of General Ibrahim Babangida, has died. Shonekan…

3 years ago

Nigeria: Rivers Governor Wike Declares Owners of 19 Illegal Crude Oil Refineries Wanted

Rivers State Governor, Mr. Nyesom Wike has declared 19 persons wanted for allegedly owning illegal crude oil refining sites in…

3 years ago

Nigeria Senate Uncovers N14.7bn Proceeds of Defunct PHCN ‘Hidden’ in Commercial Banks

The Nigerian Senate has uncovered N14.7 billion proceeds of the defunct Power Holding Company of Nigeria (PHCN) allegedly hidden in…

3 years ago

Oil Defies 2022 Surplus Forecast, Continues Bullish Run on Fading Virus Fears

Although still early in the year, oil prices has started off 2022 on a positive note, defying experts' prediction of…

3 years ago