AFRICA

Nigeria Police Chief, Five Others Sued for N10bn over Alleged Rights Abuse

The plaintiffs accused a private citizen of using the police to breach their fundamental rights without due process of law.

1 year ago

Falana Blasts Government Over Move To Hike Varsity Fees

“It is the responsibility of the government to invest in education so that our human resources can be developed.”

1 year ago

Breakaway Somaliland Refuses To Discuss Unification With Somalia

Somaliland's government declared autonomy from Somalia in 1991, but has not gained widespread international recognition.

1 year ago

Section of Nigeria’s Supreme Court Complex Razed

The offices of three justices have reportedly been burnt down.

1 year ago

Gunmen Abduct Benue Information Commissioner

It was reported that Governor Hyacinth has put plans for his safe release into action.

1 year ago

Nigeria Berates Europe, Global Leaders For Defaulting on $10bn Annual Climate Change Investment Pledge

A Petroleum Resources Ministry official said Nigeria is not shy to say it can't financially support transition to renewable energy.

1 year ago

NLC Insists on Indefinite Strike, Says Government Had Enough Time to Resolve Dispute

Business operators tell government and labour that incessant industrial action bad for ailing economy and also de-marketing Nigeria.

1 year ago

Macron Says France To Withdraw Troops and Ambassador From Niger 

Niger's junta said in response that the announcement signals a “new step towards the sovereignty" of the country.

1 year ago

Tinubu Directs Security Agencies To Rescue Abducted Female Students of Zamfara University

He condemned said there was no moral justification for such heinous crimes against innocent victims.

1 year ago

NDLEA Destroys 40 Tons of Cannabis plants in Ekiti

The anti-drug agency intercepted over 4,000kgs of illicit drugs in raids across Lagos, Kogi, FCT, Kaduna, Sokoto and Edo.

1 year ago