AFRICA

IGP Egbetokun Condemns Rivers Violence, Orders Investigation into Killing of Policeman, Vigilante

Nigeria's police chief, Kayode Egbetokun, has directed the Commissioner of Police in Rivers State, Olatunji Disu, to heighten security measures.

6 months ago

Nigeria Says Drought Has Severely Impacted 40 million Citizens 

Nigeria's deputy environment minister, Iziaq Salako, says drought has thrown millions into poverty, especially around Nigeria's Lake Chad region.

6 months ago

Nigeria Commited To North East’s Economic Revival, Says VP Shettima 

Shettima says the only way to reclaim and shape the narrative of the North East is if everyone stands together.

6 months ago

Nigeria Reviews Bodo/Bonny Road Project to N280bn

Works Minister Dave Umahi says the federal government has set a December 15 date to complete the Bodo/Bonny Road project.

6 months ago

‘Defence of Democracy’: Governor Fubara Swears In New Caretaker Committee Chairmen For Rivers LGAs

Fubara says appointing caretaker Chairmen for LGAs is in "defence of democracy" and vowed not to allow a "wrong precedent."

6 months ago

Kwara Governor AbdulRazaq Condoles With Former Senate President Saraki on The Death of His Mother

Despite ongoing tensions, Kwara Governor AbdulRazaq sympathised with former Senate President Saraki over his mother's death, urging solace in her…

6 months ago

Fire At Chad Military Ammunition Depot Triggers Explosions

At least one person has died and several wounded after a fire at an ammunition depot in Chad caused explosions.

6 months ago

MURIC: Peter Obi, Other Critics of Proposed Presidential Jets Nurse Evil Intentions Against Tinubu, Shettima

MURIC has claimed that Peter Obi's opposition to new presidential jets stems from malice, not concern for Nigeria's economy.

6 months ago

Fashola on Minimum Wage Act: National Assembly Might Have Acted Unconstitutionally

Fashola has argued that NASS should legislate minimum wage on hourly wages, not monthly salaries, for constitutional compliance and clarity.

6 months ago

Former Senate President Saraki’s Mother, Florence Saraki, Passes Away At 84

Former Senate President Bukola Saraki has announced the peaceful passing of his mother, Chief Mrs. Florence Morenike Saraki.

6 months ago