AFRICA

Pregnant Woman, Widow Arrested Over N3.2m Counterfeit Cash, Lethal Illicit Substance

Favour Peter, 24; Esther Adukwu, 27, and Ochigbo Michael, 39 were arrested in Abuja on connection with counterfeit cash.

6 months ago

We’ll Sustain Military Onslaught against Bandits in Zamfara, Tinubu Tells Governor Lawal

President Tinubu has requested regular updates from Governor Lawal regarding Zamfara’s security situation for effective collaboration in fight against banditry.

6 months ago

Nigeria Should Probe Forced Marriage Between 20 Chibok Girls and Boko Haram Fighters, Says Amnesty International

Amnesty International demands investigation into claims that the Borno State government married off Chibok girls to "repentant" Boko Haram fighters.

6 months ago

Yoruba Nation Agitators and Security Forces Clash in Oyo State, 3 Feared Dead

A clash between security operatives and Yoruba Nation agitators in Ibadan caused panic with roads blocked and businesses closed.

6 months ago

Savings From Nigeria’s Electricity Subsidy Removal To Be  Reinvested in Power, Social Services, Says Information Minister Idris

Information minister Idris says 40% of Nigeria's N1 trillion electricity subsidy benefits only 15% of consumers.

6 months ago

We Won’t Retaliate Killing Of Our Members, Shiites Tells Borno Police

Islamic Movement of Nigeria has described reports that it plans to embark on retaliatory attacks on police officers as untrue.

6 months ago

Chibok Girls: Approach International Community For Help, CAN Tells FG

CAN says the travails of Chibok girls, who have endured 10 years of captivity, cannot be swept under the carpet.

6 months ago

Oby Ezekwesili: Politicising Chibok Girls Abduction Helped Fertilise Kidnap Industry In Nigeria 

Former Education Minister Ezekwesili calls for transparency and accountability from the government to prevent abductions in Nigeria.

6 months ago

Report: Nearly 55 Million People Will Struggle To Feed In West, Central Africa In 2024

A report says nearly 55 million people in West and Central Africa will struggle to feed themselves in June-August 2024.

6 months ago

Let’s Unite To Make Nigeria A Greater Nation, Tinubu Tells Governors, Parliament Leadership

Tinubu has proven his worth, says Ogun Governor Abiodun as Senate president Akpabio predicts a second term victory for President.

6 months ago