AFRICA

Explosion Attributed To Boko Haram Extremists Claims Lives Of Seven Chadian Soldiers

A Boko Haram resurgence in Chad could affect the presidential election in May.

6 months ago

Nigeria Declares Friday, Monday Public Holidays For Easter Celebration

EXCERPT: Ahead of the Easter holiday, Nigeria's government has urged citizens to emulate the sacrifice and love displayed by Jesus…

6 months ago

South Sudan Schools Set To Reopen After Two Weeks of Intense Heat

Teachers have been encouraged to keep an eye on children in South Sudan for symptoms of heat exhaustion and heatstroke.

6 months ago

Shettima: Nigeria Will Provide Enabling Environment For Youths To Thrive

Nigeria's vice president Kashim Shettima has launched a national design and innovation competition.

6 months ago

Zamfara Under Siege From Bandits Kidnappers, Governor Lawal Cries Out  

Zamfara's Governor Lawal says his state needs more military formations from the federal government to stop insecurity consuming Northern Nigeria.

6 months ago

NUPRC Meets With Crude Producers, Refinery Owners, Wants Full Adherence To Domestic Supply Policy

NUPRC reminded crude producers of the PIA 2021, which mandates allocation of a portion of crude oil to domestic refineries.

6 months ago

Lagos Issues Alert On Heavy Rainfall, Urges Residents To Relocate From Flood-Prone Areas

Lagos State anticipates heavier than usual rainfall this year with unprecedented 1936.2mm of predicted rainfall.

6 months ago

Shettima To Public Relations Experts: Reinvent Nigeria’s Story With Truthful Narratives

Shettima has called Nigerian PR professionals the “pillar of the nation's security framework."

6 months ago

Kenya Hands Over Bodies Of 429 Members Of Doomsday Cult To Relatives

DNA testing is being used by Kenyan authorities to identify deceased members of a Kenyan religious cult and their families.

6 months ago

Tinubu Approves Dualisation Of Ado-Ekiti-Ikere-Akoko Road After Students’ Protest

A day after hundreds of students protested against the state of the Ado-Ekiti-Ondo/Abuja road, the federal government has approved dualisation.

6 months ago