AFRICA

NDDC Presents N1.911tn Budget Proposal for 2024 to House Committee

The NDDC has proposed a budget of N1.911 trillion for 2024, focusing on borrowings, contributions from oil companies and FG.

3 months ago

SSANU, NASU Begin Protest Over Unpaid Salaries, Economic Hardship

SSANU, NASU at Ilorin and Bauchi, have launched protests demanding payment of salary arrears, dismissal of Education and Labour Ministers.

3 months ago

Former Governor El-Rufai Criticises Kaduna Assembly’s Probe as Inaccurate and Malicious

El-Rufai has condemned the Kaduna State's probe into his administration, accusing the Assembly of fabricating figures to tarnish his reputation.

3 months ago

Nigeria’s Senate Demands Federal Government’s Urgent Action On Food Crisis

The Senate has urged the federal government to address food insecurity and avoid public wrath due to severe hunger.

3 months ago

Abducted Children of Kaduna Judge Regain Freedom After 15 Days in Captivity

Three children of a Kaduna customary court judge who were held by bandits have been freed after 15 days.

3 months ago

Kano Governor Yusuf Orders Crackdown on LGBTQ Advocacy

Kano Governor Yusuf has ordered Hisbah Board to crack down on groups promoting LGBTQ rights, citing state’s moral standards.

3 months ago

Tinubu Creates Ministry of Livestock Development To Address Farmer-Herder Clashes

Tinubu has inaugurated a livestock reform implementation committee headed by himself with former INEC chairman, Attahiru Jega as co-chair.

3 months ago

Ruto Announces Six-Day Talks to Address Kenya’s Anti-Government Protests, Participants To Bear Own Costs

Kenya's President Ruto announced six-day talks to address anti-government protests; participants will bear their own costs.

3 months ago

Nigeria’s Interior Minister Tunji-Ojo To Relocate Correctional Centres To Meet 100 Metres Buffer Zone Requirements

The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has emphasised the need to relocate correctional centres due to urbanisation impacts

3 months ago

NDLEA Dismantles Major Drug Cartel, Arrests Leader In Imo Village Mansion

The NDLEA has arrested cartel leader Chikaodi Mbonu and his associate after dismantling his drug cartel in Imo State.

3 months ago