AFRICA

NDLEA Declares Couple Wanted, Arrests 4 Cartel Members Over Cocaine Seizures

Nigeria's drug enforcement agency has Intercepted cocaine bound for China and amphetamines bound for the UK.

4 months ago

Congolese Army Says Shootout in Capital Failed Coup, Perpetrators Arrested

Congo's army says it has “foiled a coup” early Sunday morning and arrested the perpetrators, including several foreigners.

5 months ago

Nigeria Forecasts $2.5bn Annual Savings from CNG-Powered Vehicles

Nigeria's federal government has projected a $2.5 billion yearly savings with CNG-powered vehicles, and an attendant reduction in environmental degradation.

5 months ago

Oba of Benin Delighted, Expresses Gratitude as Germany Returns Artefacts

The German government on Saturday returned two artefacts to the Oba of Benin, eliciting joy and dance in the palace.

5 months ago

Women Stage Protest against Alleged Return of Armed Okuama Youths in Delta State

Okoloba women protested armed Okuama youths' return, demanding government intervention to maintain peace and security in Delta State.

5 months ago

Tinubu Accedes to ASUU’s Demand, Appoints Governing Board Members for 111 Tertiary Institutions

Addressing ASUU's concerns over absent governing councils in institutions, Tinubu approved 555 appointments to university boards.

5 months ago

Afenifere To President Tinubu: Establish State and Local Government Police to Tackle Insecurity

Pan-Yoruba socio-cultural organisation Afenifere has lamented rising insecuritly in Nigeria, and proposes community engagement through town hall meetings.

5 months ago

Nigeria Launches Policy Drive To Overhaul School Infrastructure and Bridge Educational Divide

Nigeria has launched a policy drive to bridge the gaping educational divide in the country, beginning from the North East.

5 months ago

Solid Minerals Minister Alake Leads Historic Meeting with Governors to Enhance Mining Sector

Minister Alake emphasised the need for constitutional guidance and cooperation in the mining sector dialogue with governors.

5 months ago

Anambra Governor Soludo Tackles Labour Leader Ajaero, Denies Inciting Other Governors over N70,000 Minimum Wage

Replying Ajaero, Governor Soludo denied he was running an anti-workers government in Anambra, while listing numerous achievements for workers.

5 months ago