AFRICA

French Authorities Report Five Fatalities In Attempted Crossing Of Migrants From France To UK

Hours after Rishi Sunak’s push for migrant deportations gained approval, five, including a child, die crossing the English Channel.

5 months ago

‘Poisonous Cows’: Kwara  Buries Confiscated Meat in Ilorin

Kwara State Government on Tuesday buried all confiscated meat from the alleged poisonous animals slaughtered for public consumption.

5 months ago

Dana Air Plane Skids Off Runway In Lagos Airport, Authorities Report No Casualties

No casualties have been recorded as a Dana Plane veered off the runway in Lagos Airport on Tuesday morning.

5 months ago

Nigeria To Peg Minimum Entry Age Into Tertiary Institutions At 18, Says Education Minister Mamman

Nigeria’s education minister has urged Nigerian parents to allow their children attain a level of maturity before starting school.

5 months ago

Malian Groups Appeal Against Junta’s Ban On Political Activities, Call For Supreme Court Intervention

An appeal has been made by Malian political parties and civil society organisations to annul Junta’s ban on political activities

5 months ago

State Policing Will Address Demands Of Various Nigerian Communities, Says Tinubu 

Echoing President Tinubu, Former President Jonathan says the establishment of state police in Nigeria is non-negotiable.

5 months ago

Peter Obi Criticises Timing, prioritisation Of Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway Project

Peter Obi says government should fix bad roads across Nigeria instead of constructing the Lagos-Calabar coastal highway.

5 months ago

Tinubu Departs Abuja For Official Visit To Netherlands  

Apart from visiting the Netherlands, Tinubu will also attend a two-day special WEF meeting in Saudi Arabia.

5 months ago

Niger Delta Activists Protest in Abuja, Battle Tompolo Over Pipeline Surveillance Contract

A coalition of Niger Delta activists insists that entrusting pipeline security to those with militant backgrounds undermines Nigeria's sovereignty.

5 months ago

From Burundi to Kenya, East Africa Battles Catastrophic Floods, With Death Toll Rising

Burundi has been especially hard hit by the floods in East Africa, prompting a call for international assistance.

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