AFRICA

Niger Junta Turns To Russian Defence After Ending EU Security Agreement

Prior to the coup that toppled President Bazoum, Niger was the West and Europe's last major security partner in the…

1 year ago

US Ambassador Kathleen FitzGibbon Takes Post In Niger

The US stationed 1,100 soldiers in the country to combat extremist Islamists.

1 year ago

Mauritania’s Former President Aziz Jailed Five Years For Money Laundering 

One of his lawyers said the ruling was a political verdict.

1 year ago

UK Home Secretary To Sign New Asylum Treaty in Rwanda

Britain intends to send thousands of asylum seekers who arrived on its shores without permission to Rwanda to deter migrants.

1 year ago

EFCC Chairman Olukayode Says Anti-Graft Agency Undergoing Total Overhaul

He acknowledged that he could be on the other side of the law, if he failed to do the right…

1 year ago

Nigeria’s Military Defends Accidental Bombing of Kaduna Villagers, Says Terrorists Embedded in Civilians

It said the community is infested with terrorists and their sympathisers, and claimed threats were eliminated along with terrorists.

1 year ago

Cost Of Living Will Determine Nigerian Workers’ Minimum Wage, Says NLC

"We must reckon that a well-remunerated workforce has a positive impact on productivity and national development.”

1 year ago

Tinubu Orders Thorough Investigation Of Bombing Mishap In Kaduna Village

He described the incident as painful, disturbing and unfortunate, and commiserated with the families of victims.

1 year ago

Nigeria Taking Bold Steps To Change Its Economic Fortunes, Says VP Shettima

He received the NISS report on globalisation and regional economic integration.

1 year ago

Tinubu in Dubai For Serious Business Not Jamboree, Says FG

It clarified that only 422 Nigerian delegates were sponsored to the COP28 summit and not 1,411 as widely reported.

1 year ago