Gunfire rang out from several military camps in Burkina Faso early on Sunday, the government said, but it denied the military had seized power. Heavy arms fire at the capital
Nigeria’s oil and gas industry may struggle with liquidity challenges in 2022, a new report by Mordor Intelligence, a global market research and intelligence firm, has predicted. The report also
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Saturday restated his vow not to return to partisan politics. Obasanjo, 84, made this known when a delegation of the leaders of the Peoples Democratic
Nigeria President Buhari has vowed to crush terrorists across the nation before he hands over power in 2023. He made the promise while speaking at a State Banquet organised by
Benue State Governor, Dr Samuel Ortom has raised the alarm that herdsmen from Mali, Niger, Mauritania, Libya and Senegal were still maiming and killing the peace-loving people of his state.
Nigeria Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Friday warned multilateral finance institutions against defunding oil and gas projects in Africa, as the Western World continues its drive to phase out polluting
President Muhammadu Buhari and Governor Abdullahi Ganduje have both promised justice for little Hanifa Abubakar, the five-year old girl abducted and murdered by her teacher in Kwanar Dakata, Nassarawa Local
With rising security issues across Nigeria, Benue State’s conflict over the enforcement of anti-grazing laws pushes state to implement steeper fines for lawbreakers. This is spurred on by fear for
Oil theft and illegal refinery operations in Rivers State have been blamed for the pollution of air quality in the state and posing a grave health risk to residents. The
Authorities in Burkina Faso’s capital, Ouagadougou, have banned an anti-government protest planned for Saturday, two months after another rally turned violent. The demonstration, called by a civil society movement called
Nigeria’s National Economic Council (NEC) on Thursday allayed fears of Nigerians about the possible removal of fuel subsidy early in 2022, saying the policy would remain for now. It, however,
Nigeria President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday while inaugurating some projects in different parts of Kaduna State, gave a generous pass mark to the Northwestern state governor, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, saying
Gunmen suspected to be terrorists, on Tuesday, attacked a military base in Shinfida community, Jibia Local Government Area of Katsina State and killed a soldier and an officer of the
Nigeria’s Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo has expressed optimism that the $750 million loan from the World Bank would complement the federal government’s job creation and poverty alleviation schemes aimed
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has said he would need to consult with relevant agencies to know the exact position of government on whether or not
In line with his administration’s commitment to traffic management and transportation, Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has acquired two sets of 10-car new Talgo 330kmph speed trains
Though Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has remained tight-lipped about throwing his hat into the presidential contest in 2023, support groups have busied themselves selling his candidacy all over the country.
Nigeria will soon commence the export of rice. This was announced at the unveiling of the largest rice pyramids in Nigeria’s history. Arise Correspondent Amaka Udeh, tells us more. [bc_video
Nigeria’s Senate President on Tuesday said President Muhammadu Buhari had not directed anyone in his government to implement the removal of petroleum subsidy. Lawan, who spoke with newsmen after a
Eight kidnap victims in Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State have been rescued by troops. Samuel Aruwan, Commissioner of Internal Security and Home Affairs, disclosed this in a statement
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