AFRICA

Tinubu’s Presidency Ordained By God, Says Oba of Benin

He hailed Lagos Governor Sanwo-Olu's giant strides in Lagos.

11 months ago

Nigeria Working To Reintroduce University Autonomy, Tinubu Says

He argued that autonomy undoubtedly transfers the responsibility of performance directly to the individual institutions.

11 months ago

Over 70% of Nigerian Public Procurements Done in Bedrooms, Says Advocacy Group 

It said public procurement in Nigeria has become an ‘anything goes’ phenomenon.

11 months ago

NDLEA Smashes Illicit Drug Abuse Party in Osogbo

The clampdown followed credible intelligence of a night party tagged “Unholy Alliance…for Stoners and Drunkards”.

11 months ago

Maroko Police Division Gets New Block As CSR

The Canoe Friends Association said it's part of activities lined up to mark the association's fifth anniversary.

11 months ago

Prison Break, Gunshots Reported in Sierra Leone Amid Coup Fears

The government of Sierra Leone later declared a nationwide curfew.

11 months ago

Air Strikes Kill Over 100 Terrorists in Borno State

There are indications that a key figure in Boko Haram was among those killed.

11 months ago

Terrorists Abduct Over 150 in Zamfara For Failure To Pay imposed Levies

Kidnapping for ransom has become rife in the North-west in recent years with bandits targeting villages, schools, and travellers.

11 months ago

Shell To Face Human Rights Claims Over Oil Pollution in Niger Delta

Criminality is the major cause of pollution, the oil major insists.

11 months ago

Nigeria’s ‘Exorbitant’ Petrol Price Will Soon Be ‘Greatly Reduced,’ Says President’s Rep

His optimism is hinged on his belief that "very soon, some of our local refineries will start production."

11 months ago