Gabon Reopens Borders Three Days After Military Coup
The takeover in Gabon follows coups in Guinea, Chad and Niger as well as two each in Mali and Burkina Faso since 2020.
Nigeria Recalls All Ambassadors, Expects Them in Abuja October 31
“Ambassadors are representatives of the country they serve at the behest of the president,” said the Foreign Affairs minister.
Djokovic Roars Back From 2-Set Hole, Tops Djere At US Open
When it ended, they met at the net for a hug, and Djokovic applauded as Djere walked off the court.
Nigeria Labour Congress Issues Two-Day Warning Strike Over Petrol Subsidy Removal
The Federal Government is being accused by the labour union of giving up on negotiations.
Nigeria Boosts OPEC Oil Output in August After Forcados’ Return
“OPEC’s output is still undershooting the targeted amount by almost 800,000 bpd mainly because Nigeria and Angola lack the capacity to pump as much as their agreed level.”
PSG, Dortmund, Newcastle, AC Milan in Champions League Group of Death
The group stage will begin Sept. 19-20 and end Dec. 12-13. The knockout stages will begin in February, the final at Wembley Stadium June 1.
Aviation Minister Keyamo Suspends Nigeria Air, Orders Relocation of Airlines To New MMIA Terminal
He said he is protecting the average Nigerian, adding, “I am not a civil servant, I’m coming with a private sector mentality.”
At Least 73 People Dead, Dozens Injured In Johannesburg Building Blaze
The city’s Emergency Management Services said the casualties may still increase.
Lagdo Dam: Despite 8.97 Metres Flow Level, NEMA Calls for Calm
“The release from the Lagdo Dam will only worsen the flood situation and therefore calls for concerted effort so as to address and mitigate the impact.”
God Wants You to Fight Tyranny, Says Femi Falana
He said instead of leaving human rights violators to God, “Run to the office of your lawyer to file a case. You may be very lucky damages may be awarded.”
UN, Nigeria Sign MoU on Counterterrorism
The parties also “pledged continued collaboration to identify, collect, and disseminate good practices and lessons learned”.
Gabon Coup Leaders Make General Transitional President
The coup leaders later named Oligui Nguema “transitional president”, according to a TV statement.
Nigeria Announces Comprehensive Insurance Coverage for Ongoing Steel Projects
This is to mitigate risks and uncertainties that are inherent in the large scale endeavours.
NNPP’s Crisis Deepens, Kwankwaso Suspended, Founder Expelled
Kwankwaso was accused of meeting Tinubu, Atiku and Obi without the BoT’s permission.
Tinubu Names Chiedu Ebie Chairman Of New 17-man Board For NDDC
The President expects the new board to ensure successful administration in the commission.
Gabon: Military Officers Seize Power From Ali Bongo Following Controversial Presidential Election
His overthrow would end his family’s 53-year hold on power in Gabon.
Breaking: Edo Deputy Governor Shaibu Walks out of State-Organised Colloquium
Security operatives gad barred his media team from gaining entrance into the venue.
Tinubu Presides Over Maiden FEC Meeting
It’s coming exactly one week after the President inaugurated the new cabinet members.
Libya Suspends Foreign Minister After Her Meeting With Isreali Foreign Minister
The Speaker’s Office in parliament accused Ms Mangoush of grand treason, and Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibah has referred her for investigation.
Simone Biles Breaks Record At US Gymnastics Championships With Her 8th Win
She surpasses Alfred Jochim who won his 7th championship in 1933.
