AFRICA

Peter Obi: Seizure of Nigeria’s Presidential Jets an International Embarrassment

Peter Obi has called the seizure of three Nigerian presidential jets in Europe an “international embarrassment” exposing leadership failure and…

2 months ago

NEMA: 227,494 Persons Affected As Flooding Hits 27 States, Damages 32,837 Homes, 16,488 Hectares of Farmland

NEMA has deployed relief to areas affected by severe flooding across 27 states, warning communities to move to higher ground.

2 months ago

Nigeria Moves to Stop Overdependence on Imported Equipment in Power Sector

Power Minister Adelabu has emphasised reducing reliance on imported power equipment and increasing local content to achieve 6,000MW by December…

2 months ago

Nigeria initiates Legal Action To Free Seized Presidential Jets, Chinese Firm Remains Confident in Its Case, Welcomes Diplomacy 

Nigeria has initiated legal action to recover seized presidential aircraft, asserting sovereign immunity, but Zhongshan remains confident in its case.

2 months ago

Nigeria, Equatorial Guinea To Strengthen  Defence Cooperation, Tackle Oil Theft Via Joint Patrols

Deputy gas minister Ekpo says Nigeria's $2.5bn gas pipeline project with Equatorial Guinea will boost the nation's economy, create employment.

2 months ago

Nigerian Troops Eliminate 147 Terrorists, Arrest 381 in Coordinated Operations Across Country 

Nigerian military has reportedly killed 147 terrorists, arrested 381, and rescued 113 hostages in a week of coordinated operations across…

2 months ago

Military Vows To Continue Clampdown on Oil Thieves Until Nigeria Meets OPEC Quota

Nigeria's military says crude production has improved between July and August and promised to continue its war against economic saboteurs.

2 months ago

Two Brothers Arrested in Kaduna For Allegedly Burying Colleague Alive Over Missing Phone

Kaduna Police say two brothers were arrested after burying a person alive with only his head out of the grave.

2 months ago

NJC Recommends Justice Kekere-Ekun As Chief Justice Of Nigeria, 28 Others As Judges

NJC has recommended Justice Kekere-Ekun as Chief Justice of Nigeria and approved 28 new judicial appointments across the country.

2 months ago

Shettima: Autonomy For Local Councils Will Boost Nigeria’s Universal Education System

Nigeria's VP Shettima says the federal government is taking urgent steps for every Nigerian child to access education.

2 months ago