AFRICA

Nigeria: Pressure Mounts for Release of Jailed Human Rights Lawyer Inibehe Effiong

He was sentenced to 30 days in prison on July 27 for contempt of court.

2 years ago

Nigeria: Five Presidential Guards Killed in Gunfight with Terrorists Buried

The soldiers served in the FCT with 7 Guards Battalion, Lungi Barracks Maitama and 176 Guards Battalion Gwagwalada.

2 years ago

Mobil-Seplat Deal: Buhari Backs NUPRC on Decline of Ministerial Consent

Buhari had overridden the long-drawn attempt by the NNPC to block the deal, citing the need to attract Foreign Direct…

2 years ago

Terrorists Release 7 More Hostages of Kaduna Train Attack, 27 Held

Those released include four children and three adults.

2 years ago

Mali Junta Receives Russian Jets and Helicopter

Ties between the two countries have grown since a coup in May last year.

2 years ago

How Buhari Shut Down $418m Paris Club Refund

The Nigeria Governors’ Forum had last week, resisted renewed moves by Attorney General Malami to pay the money.

2 years ago

Lawmakers Summon Finance Minister Over Fuel Subsidy Claims

Ibrahim Aliyu issued the summon following the absence of the Minister, who sent the ministry's Director Home Finance, Stephen Okon,…

2 years ago

Buhari: We Have Granted N100bn Loan to Indigenous Pharmaceutical Manufacturers

He explained that the loan was extended through the Central Bank of Nigeria’s support to the private pharmaceutical sector.

2 years ago

Oil Theft, Serious Threat to Niger Delta, Bayelsa Governor Diri Tells FG’s Visiting Team

He called for urgent action to end the ugly trend in the interest of the region and the country at…

2 years ago