Katsina Schoolboys’ Abduction Slap on Buhari’s Face, Says Soyinka
Nobel laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka has lamented the spate of insecurity in Nigeria, saying it is an indication that Buhari is not in charge of his government. He said the
Ivory Coast’s Alassane Ouattara Inaugurated for Third Term
Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara has been inaugurated for a third term in office amid ongoing outcry from opposition parties. [bc_video video_id=”6216225487001″ account_id=”6116119081001″ player_id=”CJdhmO46zo” embed=”in-page” padding_top=”56%” autoplay=”autoplay” min_width=”0px” playsinline=”” picture_in_picture=””
Omah Lay, Tems Appear in Ugandan Court as Burna Boy Joins Growing Calls for Release
Nigerian musicians Omah Lay and Tems have been charged to court in Uganda after being arrested for flouting Covid-19 guidelines. On Sunday, both artists had been arrested after a performance
Nigeria’s Service Chiefs Have Outlived Their Usefulness, No Synergy Between Security Forces, Says Former Borno Governor Shettima
A former Borno state governor Kashim Shettima says the current Service Chiefs of Nigeria have outlived their usefulness as the country’s security situation continues to deteriorate. Shettima, presently the senator
Algerians Welcome President’s First TV Appearance After Covid-19 Scare
Thousands of Algerians on social media have welcomed seeing President Abdelamdjid Tebboune on video making his first appearance in almost two months after contracting coronavirus and being treated in Germany.
Fighting Insurgency in Nigeria Needs Good Intelligence Not Sophisticated Weapons, Military Contractor Says
A director and spokesperson of a private military company previously engaged by the Nigerian government has said fighting the counterinsurgency war in the country does not require sophisticated or advanced
Apapa Gridlock Raises Haulage Cost by 50% in One Week, 40 Ships Stranded off Lagos Port
Truckers have within one week raised the cost to move a container from the Tin Can Island Port, Lagos, to any other part of the city by 50%, from
Insurgency: Jonathan, Not Buhari, Terminated Private Military Contract, Says SA Contractor
A director and spokesperson of Conella Services, a South African private military company has said it was the Goodluck Jonathan administration and not the Muhammadu Buhari administration that terminated its
US Officially Removes Sudan from State Sponsors of Terrorism List
The US has officially removed Sudan from its list of state sponsors of terrorism, a move that could help the African country get international loans to revive its battered economy
Nigeria Considers New Oilfield Licensing Rounds in 2021
Nigeria’s federal government is considering new oilfield licensing rounds next year, especially in the deep and ultra-deep waters of the Niger Delta, the Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National
ARISE FASHION WEEK 2020 Excites Global Players, Vogue Editor-in-Chief Commends Stellar Showing
The ARISE FASHION WEEK 2020 has continued to elicit favourable responses from global industry players with the stellar exhibitions continuing into Sunday morning. But beyond the glitz and blitz that
Nigeria Army Chief Speaks from Isolation, Says Planned ICC Probe Will Affect Internal Security
Following an announcement by the International Criminal Court (ICC) that it was opening a full investigation into war crimes and crimes against humanity allegedly committed by terrorist group, Boko Haram,
Nigeria: Lagos Governor Tests Positive for Covid-19, Kaduna Governor Self-Isolates
The Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has tested positive for Covid-19, Commissioner for Health, Professor Akin Abayomi, has said. According to him, “following Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s exposure
Kenneth Ize Wins ARISE FASHION WEEK ’30 Under 30′
Kenneth Ize has emerged winner of the 30 Under 30 competition of Arise Fashion Week after two days of fierce competition on the grandest runway in Africa. Legendary model and African
Katsina Governor Orders Closure of All State Boarding Schools After ‘Hundreds of Students’ Were Abducted
Following the attack on a Government Science Secondary School, in northwestern Katsina state, governor of the state Aminu Masari has ordered the immediate closure of all boarding secondary schools in
Showtime!: Under 30 Designers Prove Their Mettle at ‘Magical’ ARISE FASHION WEEK 2020
‘Magical’ was a recurrent word on the lips of those who witnessed the first day of runway shows at the ARISE FASHION WEEK 2020. Friday’s showcase has been described as
Claims of 600 Abducted Katsina Students Untrue, Nigeria Police Says
Police in northwestern Katsina State have debunked claims that 600 students are missing after gunmen, suspected to be armed bandits invaded Government Science Secondary school in Kankara local government area
President Buhari Expresses Shock Over Death of Leadership Newspaper Publisher Nda-Isaiah
Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed shock and sadness over the death of Sam Nda-Isaiah, the Chairman of Leadership Newspapers Group, describing him as ‘a friend and ally. Presidential spokesman,
Alarm as Ethiopia Says It Will Return Eritrea Refugees to Tigray Camps
Ethiopia’s government has said it is returning Eritrean refugees to camps in the northern Tigray region, a move criticised by the United Nations refugee agency as “absolutely unacceptable”. In a
Covid-19: Lagos Governor Sanwo-Olu Goes into Self-isolation
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu will go into self-isolation immediately, after one of his close aides tested positive for Covid-19 on Thursday. Sanwo-Olu and other members of his team will
