The former Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Faruk Yahaya (rtd), has denied claims linking him to individuals allegedly…
Category: AFRICA
Rivers State Begins Community-Led Crackdown On Land Grabbing And Land Fraud
Land grabbing and fraudulent sale of lands may suffer a setback in Rivers State as government-approved but community-based land development…
UN Women Spotlights Nigeria’s Youngest Lawmaker, Rukayat Shittu, As Global Emerging Leader
UN Women has spotlighted Nigeria’s youngest lawmaker, Hon. Rukayat Shittu, as a global emerging leader following her standout participation at…
Bandits Kidnap Two Chinese Nationals in Kwara; Police Launch Rescue Operation
Two Chinese nationals working on the BUA Bode Saadu–Kaiama–Kosubosu multi-billion-naira road project in Kwara State were kidnapped over the weekend…
ECOWAS Condemns Attempted Military Takeover In Benin Republic
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has condemned the attempted military takeover of government in Benin Republic A…
NDLEA Seizes 7.6m Tramadol Pills, 76,273kg Cannabis In Nationwide Raids, Arrests Multiple Suspects
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have recovered over 7.6 million pills of tramadol and a total…
FCT Indigenes to Honour Wike With ‘Nigeria Infrastructure Minister of the Year’ Award
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, is set to receive the ‘Nigeria Infrastructure Minister of the Year’ award…
Benin Army Restoring Control After Failed Coup Attempt, Presidency Says
Benin was thrown into confusion early Sunday after a group of soldiers stormed the national broadcaster and announced the removal…
Coup Attempt In Benin Republic As Soldiers On State TV Claim To Have Toppled Talon
Benin has been thrust into political turmoil after a group of soldiers appeared on state television announcing what they…
Sudan Kindergarten Hit In Deadly Drone Attack, Dozens Killed
A deadly drone strike on the town of Kalogi in Sudan’s South Kordofan region has killed at least 50 people,…