AFRICA

Kidnapped Anambra Catholic Priest Regains Freedom 

Anambra priest, Reverend Father Basil Gbuzuo, who was kidnapped near Onitsha May 15 by unknown gunmen, has been released.

8 months ago

Governor Yusuf Presents Appointment Latter to Emir Sanusi, Says Emirate Law Has Come Stay

Kano Governor Yusuf presented an appointment letter for reinstatement of Muhammadu Sanusi II.

8 months ago

Bature: Reinstatement of Emir Sanusi Not Vindictive Move Against Ganduje, But To Correct  Past Wrongs

Bature says the Kano Government aims to rectify Ganduje's wrongs and fulfilling campaign promises to correct anomalies in the state.

8 months ago

Lagos-Calabar Highway: Nigeria To Commence Construction in Cross River, Akwa Ibom ‘Immediately’

Tinubu says construction should commence at the Calabar axis of Nigeria's coastal highway; Akwa Ibom, Rivers and Bayelsa to benefit.

8 months ago

Nigerian Manufacturers Accuse CBN Of Prioritising Financial Sector Over Real Sector

MAN’s DG Ajayi-Kadir has said the hike in the CBN’s MPR have negatively impacted the manufacturing sector.

8 months ago

Attacks on EMS Personnel Disrupt Emergency Services in Johannesburg

Incidents of assault on EMS staff have disrupted emergency responses, leading to the temporary suspension of services in Johannesburg.

8 months ago

Deputy Oil Minister Lokpobiri Says Nigeria’s Oil Sector Received $16.6bn Investment Commitments In 9 Months

State Petroleum Minister Lokpobiri reported an increase in Nigeria’s oil, condensate production from 1.1 million bpd to 1.7 million bpd

8 months ago

Breaking Barriers: Togo’s Memounatou Ibrahima Elected ECOWAS Parliament Speaker

ECOWAS Parliament elected first female speaker, Memounatou Ibrahima from Togo, during 2024 session in Kano, following alphabetical rotation.

8 months ago

Nigeria In Talks With Russian, Chinese Investors, Seeks $2bn To Revive Ajaokuta Steel Plant

Nigeria is negotiating with Russia, China, and Arab investors for a $2 billion investment to revitalise the Ajaokuta steel plant.

8 months ago

Sanusi’s Reinstatement in Kano’s Best Interest, Says Gov Yusuf

A Federal High Court has halted Sanusi’s reinstatement as Emir of Kano, ordering Kano’s government to maintain the status quo.

8 months ago