Ivorian President Quattara Commissions New Embassy in Abuja
The President of Côte d’Ivoire, Alassane Ouattara, has inaugurated a new embassy for his country in Abuja. The President, who was also in Abuja to attend the 60th Ordinary Summit
Ojodu Truck Accident – Families of Victims Demand Probe
The truck accident that killed at least two schoolchildren in Ojodu area of Lagos on Tuesday throws up questions about the safety of school children in Lagos and by
South African Doctors See Signs Omicron is Milder Than Delta
As the omicron variant sweeps through South Africa, Dr. Unben Pillay is seeing dozens of sick patients a day. Yet he hasn’t had to send anyone to the hospital. That’s
Sokoto Governor Tambuwal Says Defective Military Operations in Zamfara Made His State Vulnerable to Attacks
Sokoto State Governor, Hon. Aminu Tambuwal has accused the military of making the state “very vulnerable” to the activities of bandits flushed out from Zamfara State. No fewer than 23
Yoruba Monarchs Consider Unconventional Ways to Tackle Insecurity in Southwest Nigeria
Traditional rulers in Nigeria’s Southwest may soon converge to fashion out means to tackle insecurity unconventionally in the region. The Owa of Idanre Kingdom, Oba Fredrick Aroloye, who gave the
Emirates Suspends All Flights to Nigeria
Emirates has announced the suspension of its operations into Nigeria. The move was made following the retaliatory action taken by the federal government of Nigeria to reduce an earlier 21
Nigeria: Jolted by Unending Killings, Buhari Sends NSA, IG to Sokoto, Katsina
Apparently jolted by recent killings in Sokoto and Katsina states by terrorists, President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday dispatched a high-level five-man security delegation, made up of the heads of the
Omicron: Obasanjo, Uganda’s Former VP, in Joint Article, Lambast Western World for Red Listing African Countries
Former NIgeria president Olusegun Obasanjo and the former vice-president of Uganda, Specioza Wandira-Kazibwe, have condemned the travel ban on African countries over concerns relating to the Omicron variant of COVID-19.
At Biden’s Forum, Buhari Promises Free, Fair Elections, Transfer of Power to Winners in 2023
With barely 18 months to the end of his eight-year rule, President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday assured the international community of the readiness of his government to hand over power
In Reciprocal Action, Nigeria Reduces Emirates Flights to Once Weekly
In a move signalling reciprocity of action, Nigeria’s government, on Thursday reduced Emirates flights to the country, both Lagos and Abuja, from daily to once weekly which would be only
Buhari Promised to Pick Tinubu as Running Mate in 2015, Ex-Party Chairman Akande Reveals
Former Governor of Osun state and ex-interim Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Bisi Akande, Thursday narrated how Gen. Muhammadu Buhari, as he then was, the presidential candidate
Nigeria: Troops Rescue 20 Police Officers Kidnapped in Northeast Yobe State
Nigeria’s Defence Headquarters (DHQ), on Thursday, said troops of Operation Hadin Kai rescued 20 policemen kidnapped by insurgents in Northeastern Yobe State. The policemen were abducted when terrorists launched attack
Buhari Inaugurates Six Warships, 100 Boats, Commends Nigerian Navy for Local Content Development
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday commended the Nigerian Navy for maintaining a steady course in its drive for local content development, which he said was in tandem with the philosophy
ECOWAS: West African Countries Need to Look Within to Combat Covid Threat
Countries in West Africa need to look within the subregion for survival with the growing threat of COVID-19 pandemic, the Chairperson of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)
US Covid Vaccine Donation to Nigeria Reaches 13.5 million, after 2.5m Pfizer Vaccines Arrive
The United States COVID-19 vaccine donation has risen to 13.5 million doses to Nigeria as 2.5 million Pfizer vaccine arrive the country this week. To date, the United States has donated
Justice for Sylvester: Dowen College Parents Hold Candlelight Vigil
Parents of pupils of Dowen College in Lekki Lagos have held a candlelight procession for the late Sylvester Oromoni who died last Tuesday. Some of the parents called on the
Saudi Arabia Bans Flights From Nigeria Over Omicron
The Saudi Arabia Government has suspended Nigerians from entering into the kingdom in its bid to prevent further spread of Omicron variant of coronavirus after six reported cases in Nigeria.
Ethiopia War: UN Halts Food Aid in Two Towns after Warehouses Looted
The World Food Programme (WFP) has suspended distribution of food aid in two northern Ethiopian towns after gunmen looted its warehouses. Looters from rebel Tigrayan forces held aid staff at
Nigeria Warns Civil Servants to Prepare for Delay in December Salary
Nigeria’s federal government has advised civil servants to exercise caution in spending their November salary because of the possible delay in the payment of their remuneration for December. The Head
Forbes Names Okonjo-Iweala, Mo Abudu Among 100 Most Powerful Women
Three African women were featured in the 2021 edition of Forbes 100 Most powerful Women in the world. They are the Director General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Dr.
