AFRICA

Ex-Niger Delta Militants: Promoters of Hardship Protest are Plotting Anarchy

Former Niger Delta militants have denounced the planned protests, alleging it aims to incite anarchy and unconstitutional change.

2 months ago

Nigeria Unveils Large Elephant Sculpture Moulded from Destroyed Ivory

An elephant sculpture made of pulverised ivory represents Nigeria's zero-tolerance for wildlife trafficking.

2 months ago

UK Donates IT Equipment To National Population Commission For Digitisation of Nigerian Birth Records

The UK Government has donated IT equipment to the NPC to aid in the digitisation of 40 million birth certificates.

2 months ago

Nigerian Air Force Takes Down 150 Illegal Refining Sites in Anti-Oil Theft Effort Over Three Months

Air Marshal Hasan Abubaka says NAF dismantled 150 illegal refining sites in three months, combating oil theft and economic sabotage.

2 months ago

Polytechnic Union Sets Aside Strike Ultimatum After Positive Talks

Following a productive meeting with education authorities, the Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics has suspended strike plans for 15 days.

2 months ago

Otedola Supports Nigeria’s Windfall Tax, Condemns Bank Execs For Flaunting Wealth, Owning Private Jets

Otedola says revenue from windfall tax could be directed towards Nigeria's public services and condemned bank chiefs' private jet ownership.

2 months ago

IGP Egbetokun Vows to Establish Indoor Shooting Simulation Centres Across Nigeria

Kayode Egbetokun says he'll replicate the establishment of Nigeria Police Force Indoor Shooting Simulation Centre across the federation.

2 months ago

Tinubu’s Glaring Intervention Will Deter Niger Delta Youths From Joining Protest, Minister Momoh

Niger Delta minister Momoh says Tinubu's footprint in the region will discourage the youths from joining any national protest.

2 months ago

Court Restricts Protesters to Abuja Stadium

An FCT court has restricted participants in the August 1 hardship protest to the MKO Abiola national stadium, Abuja

2 months ago

Olukoyede: We’re Working Round the Clock to Recover, Plough Back Stolen Funds into Nigerian Economy

EFCC boss Olukoyede says he's working round the clock to recover stolen funds invested in assets globally by Nigerians.

2 months ago