Nigeria President Buhari Receives Guinea Bissau’s Highest Honour Wednesday
He will inaugurate a road named after him in Bissau and hold bilateral talks with President Embalo.
Nigeria Takes Strident Step on Plastic Waste Management
Nigeria’s Environment Minister said Japan funded a study on available sustainable alternative materials for plastic.
Nigeria: UN, EU Take Message on SGBV, Harmful Practices to Traditional and Religious Leaders
“Your presence here is a testament to your commitment to eliminate all forms of violence against women and girls.”
Buhari To West African Elders: Nigeria’s 2023 Polls Will Not Be Manipulated
He insists elections will be free, fair and credible.
May 29, 2023 Handover Date is Sacrosanct, Buhari Assures Nigerians
The federal government condemned the opposition for downplaying the president’s achievements, describing Atiku as the worst offender.
Nigeria Signs MoU on Defence Collaboration With Vietnam
Both countries plan to deepen relations in digital economy, telecoms and agric.
Buhari Urges Nigeria’s Military to Remain Apolitical During 2023 Elections
He presented army recognition awards to Aliko Dangote, Tony Elumelu, Jim Ovia and three others.
South Sudan to Send 750 Troops for Regional Force in Congo
The government is working to provide the troops with needed equipment but sanctions are complicating the effort.
Amid Tight Security, Abuja-Kaduna Railway Operations Resume Eight Months After Terrorist Attack
Identity verification devices will be used at each train station on the route.
South Africa’s Ruling ANC Rallies Around Troubled Ramaphosa
Top African National Congress leaders who had met to discuss his future decided to stand by the president and oppose any motion seeking to remove him.
Six Civilians killed in Burkina Attack near Ghana Border
A regional federation of education unions said four teachers at the local high school, including the head teacher, were among the six fatalities.
ECOWAS Needs Urgent Action Plan Against Terrorism in West Africa, Buhari Says
He condemned the unconstitutional political changes in the sub-region.
Palestine Appeals to Nigeria to Wade into Conflict with Israel
The Palestinian ambassador to Nigeria said Africa’s most populous country can play a crucial role because it has good relations with both sides.
Groundbreaking Ceremony for ECOWAS Commission Headquarters Held in Abuja
The project, which is being financed by the Chinese Government through ChinaAid is expected to be delivered in 26 months.
Grandma, Pregnant Woman in NDLEA Net for Drug Offence
The pregnant woman has been granted administrative bail pending when she’s delivered of her baby.
South Africa President Cyril Ramaphosa Won’t Resign, Says Spokesman
The row centres on claims he kept large sums of cash on his property then covered up its theft.
Nigerian Governors Fight Back, Say Federal Government Responsible for Rising Poverty
They accused the central government of failing to protect farmers and others from terrorists.
Nigeria: 2022 Flood Killed 600 People, Displaced 1.3m Others, UNICEF Says
“Continuous heavy rains have collapsed hundreds of public health facilities, water systems and sanitation facilities.”
Hundreds March Against Rape in Abuja
The march was organized by the Women at Risk International Foundation (WARIF), United Nations and Medicaid.
Osinbajo Begins Four-Day Official Visit To Vietnam Saturday
He will hold bilateral meetings with and witness signing of MoUs and agreements between Nigeria and Vietnam.
