Prince Tony Momoh is Dead
Prince Tony Momoh, a veteran journalist, politician and a former Nigerian Minister of Information and Culture (1986–1990) during the military regime of General Ibrahim Babangida is dead
Algeria Explores Making Russia’s Covid Vaccine
The office of the Algerian Prime Minister says it has begun discussions to have Russia’s Sputnik V Covid-19 vaccine made in the country. “The two parties agreed to start contacts
Abducted Orphans Released in Nigeria, Woman Who Delivered Ransom Taken Hostage
Gunmen have released seven orphans who were kidnapped from an orphanage on the outskirts of the Nigerian capital, Abuja, two weeks ago. The criminals had stormed the orphanage in Abaji area
Successes in Nigeria’s Anti-insurgency War Under-reported, Says Buhari’s Spokesman Adesina
Femi Adesina, President Muhammadu Buhari’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity has criticised the country’s media for playing-up reports of attacks by insurgents on the country’s military formation. He also said
Nine Killed in Hotel Attack by Militant Group in Somali Capital
Nine people have died after al Qaeda-linked Islamist insurgents stormed a hotel in the Somali capital Mogadishu, battling security forces until the early hours of Monday, according to a police
Farmers-Herders Clashes Older Than Nigeria But Now Higher in Degree, Buhari’s Spokesman Adesina Admits
Femi Adesina, President Muhammadu Buhari’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity has admitted that the farmers-herders clashes in Nigeria have gone higher in degree than was obtainable in the past. He also
Embattled Former SA President Zuma Vows to Skip State Capture Inquiry
Former South African President Jacob Zuma has said he will no longer appear before a commission investigating corruption during his presidency. The inquiry, known as the Zondo Commission, was established to investigate
Nigeria Threatens Another Lockdown Over Non-use of Facemasks
Nigeria’s Presidency on Sunday threatened another lockdown of the country if Nigerians fail to comply with compulsory wearing of face masks while in public places. The Senior Special Assistant to
Buhari Widens Pool of Potential Successors as Police IG Adamu Set for Retirement Monday
Will President Muhammadu Buhari replace the Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Mohammed Adamu, who is billed to retire Monday, February 1, after clocking 35 years in service or extend his tenure?
Nigeria’s Service Chiefs Converge on Borno to Plot Boko Haram’s Defeat
The Chief of Defence Staff, Maj.Gen. Lucky Irabor on Sunday led other service chiefs to pay their first operational visit to Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, the epicentre of insurgency
More Than 200,000 Flee ‘Apocalyptic’ Conflict in Central African Republic
More than 200,000 people have fled fighting in the Central African Republic (CAR) since violence erupted over a December election result, according to the UN refugee agency. The CAR army,
#EndSARS: Watch Reddington Hospital Doctor Confirm Lekki Shooting Victims Were Treated for Gunshot Wounds
[bc_video video_id=”6227786938001″ account_id=”6116119081001″ player_id=”CJdhmO46zo” embed=”in-page” padding_top=”56%” autoplay=”” min_width=”0px” playsinline=”” picture_in_picture=”” max_width=”640px” mute=”” width=”100%” height=”100%” ]
Tunisia to Issue $3 billion Debt, Push Reforms This Year, Finance Minister Says
Tunisia will issue debt worth up to $3 billion this year and aims to roll over some existing credit arrangements while setting in train wider economic reforms, Finance Minister Ali
Nigeria: Bandits Reportedly Abduct 26 in Kaduna
About 26 people are said to have been abducted by gunmen along the Kaduna -Kachia road and Kugo village in Chikun Local government area of Kaduna state. No fewer than
Thousands Marooned Without Aid by Mozambique Cyclone
At least 5,500 families in Mozambique’s central Manica province have been stranded without access to aid after last weekend’s Cyclone Eloise, the authorities say. The National Institute for Disaster Risk
CAR War Crimes Suspect Appears Before ICC
Central African Republic war crimes suspect Mahamat Said Abdel Kani has made his first appearance at the International Criminal Court (ICC). An alleged leader of Séléka, a largely Muslim rebel
Former SA President Zuma ‘Spent Millions on Illegal Spy Ops’
South Africa’s spy agency has been accused of spending hundreds of millions of dollars on illegal undercover operations to protect former President Jacob Zuma from corruption investigations. The allegations, made
Nigeria: Sultan of Sokoto Meets with Cattle Breeders, Tells Herders to Respect Constituted Authority
The Sultan of Sokoto, Sa’ad Abubakar, on Friday charged the leadership of Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) to ensure their members respect the constituted authorities in any
DR Congo Prime Minister Resigns in Boost for President
Sylvestre Ilunga Ilunkamba has formally resigned as prime minister of the Democratic Republic of Congo, submitting his letter to President Félix Tshisekedi. Mr Ilunga, a key ally of Mr Tshisekedi’s
After Raising Alarm in December, Buhari’s Spokesman Alleges Arranged Smear Campaign Against President
The Nigerian Presidency has said there is a compelling reason to alert the nation of another orchestrated smear campaign against President Muhammadu Buhari, using some online newspapers and blogs. Special Adviser to
