AFRICA

Chinese Embassy Vows to Ensure 13 Newly Signed Agreements with Nigeria See the Light of Day

The Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria Yu Dunhai says work has commenced to ensure the implementation of 13 agreements recently signed.

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Nigeria Declares Monday Public Holiday to Mark Eid-ul-Mawlid

Nigeria has declared Monday as a public holiday to mark the celebration of the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad.

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Wanted Drug Baron Behind 4 Cocaine Shipments to Saudi Arabia, Qatar Arrested

NDLEA has taken into custody wanted drug baron, Suleiman Aremu, two years after coming under the radar of the anti-narcotics…

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Pedro Obaseki: APC Trying To Hound Edo People, Disrespect Rule Of Law Because They Have ‘Perpetually Unelectable’ Guber Candidate

“The police has morphed into an armed wing of the APC in the (Edo) state,” says PDP’s Pedro Obaseki.

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Senegal’s President Calls For Snap Elections Amid Opposition Outcry

Senegal's President Faye has called for snap elections. Opposition cries foul, amid unfulfilled promises, economic woes in West African country.

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Nigeria, UK Sign N589bn Partnership Agreements on Governance, Climate, Health, Education 

Nigeria and the UK have signed eight agreements worth N589 billion to advance governance, climate change, health, and education

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Nigerian Aviation Unions Threaten Nationwide Protest over Deductions from Agencies’ IGR

Aviation unions have threatened nationwide protest over IGR deductions, warning that financial strain could lead to sector dysfunction and safety…

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Nigeria’s Parliament Postpones Resumption by One Week, New Date Set for September 24

Senate and House of Representatives both have pushed back resumption dates to September 24, following an internal memo from the…

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Nigeria Faces New Arbitration Threat as Firm Challenges Government over Alleged Breach of Due Process

The Nigerian government is facing new arbitration threats from Donnington Nigeria Ltd over the alleged mishandling of the ACD/CTN scheme.

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US Supports Two Permanent African Seats on UN Security Council

American Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield has announced US support for African permanent seats on the UN Security Council without granting veto power.

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