Étienne Fakaba Sissoko, an economist and professor has been sentenced to two years in jail for criticising Mali’s ruling junta.

Anambra state has shut down an “illegal” school after one of its teachers beat an 8-year-old into a coma.

A three-story building undergoing demolition in Nairobi has collapsed and residents are bemoaning the government’s delayed response.

Nigeria’s judiciary stakeholders have backed a bill proposing a 300% increase in salaries and allowances for judicial officers.

A Transport for London report revealed the Nigerian High Commission failed to pay £8.4 million in congestion charges since 2003.

House Finance Committee has threatened account blocks for non-compliant agencies, as FRC disputes accusations of unpaid surpluses from recent years.

Nigerian labour unions have set a deadline for the FG to finalise minimum wage talks, reverse the electricity tariff increase.

Lokpobiri has assured UAE investors of quick return of investment in Nigeria’s oil sector, saying Tinubu is eliminating sector’s bureaucracies.

Twelve of 15 member states of ECOWAS are currently attending the sixth legislature of the body’s Parliament in Kano.

Nigeria’s President Tinubu has expressed profound grief over the death of Iran President Raisi.

Two terrorists have been neutralised by the mobile police squad deployed to Kuriga community, Chikun LGA of Kaduna State.

The Okpe Union is planning innovative strategies to drive long-term progress, especially in political offices, for its members.

US and Nigeria have implemented ‘open skies’ air transport agreement, enhancing civil aviation relationship and promoting tourism and commerce.

The Nigerian Army has announced the successful rescue of approximately 386 individuals from the notorious Sambisa forest.

The US is expected to complete the withdrawal of nearly 1,000 American troops from Niger by September 15.

UN experts have urged Nigeria to release Yahaya Sharif-Aminu, expressing concerns over his prolonged detention for exercising his human rights.

Housing Minister Ahmed Dangiwa announced groundbreaking for 1,250 housing units across four Northern states to kickstart Renewed Hope Cities project.

Ministry of Defence statement suggested a new HMO for civil servants, but Minister of Health refuted it, emphasising universal coverage.

NNPC CEO Kyari has emphasised the need for increased investment and security measures to address Nigeria’s oil production shortfalls.

Senate Leader Bamidele stressed importance of legal framework for state police to promote professionalism, accountability, and transparency.