Insecurity: NSA, Security Chiefs visit Katsina
President Muhammadu Buhari has dispatched the National Security Adviser (NSA), Major- Gen. Babagana Mungono (rtd) and Security Chiefs to commiserate with the Katsina State Government and people of the state over the recent bandits’ attacks.
Breaking: APC Chairman Taiye Olusola Abe dies in South Africa
President Muhammadu Buhari, Wednesday received the news of the death of the Chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC) in South Africa, Dr Taiye Olusola Abe, aged 65.
Accident Investigation Bureau relocates headquarters to Abuja
The Accident Investigation Bureau (AIB) in the Ministry of Aviation, on Wednesday announced the relocation of its corporate headquarters from Lagos to Abuja.
COVID-19: NOA cautions Akwa Ibom communities to be vigilant
By Chioma Onuegbu, Uyo The National Orientation Agency, NOA, has advised Akwa Ibom residents especially those in the rural areas to be careful about people sneaking into the state from areas highly infected with the deadly Corona virus otherwise known as COVID-19 in order to avoid contracting the virus. The director of NOA in Akwa […]
JUST IN: Enugu records 19 new cases of COVID-19, total now 76
The Enugu State Government has announced 19 new cases of COVID-19 in the state, bringing the total number to 76.
Alleged corruption: Court extends order stopping Obaseki from arresting Oshiomhole
By Ikechukwu Nnochiri – Abuja The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Wednesday, extended the interim order barring governor Godwin Obaseki from arresting the suspended National Chairman of the All Progressive Congress, APC, Adams Oshiomhole over his alleged indictment by a panel of inquiry. Justice Ahmed Mohammed ordered all the parties involved in the matter […]
Mali president says kidnapped opposition leader alive
Mali’s President, Ibrahim Boubacar Keita, said on Tuesday that opposition leader Soumaila Cisse, who was kidnapped by gunmen in the West African state in March, is alive. In a speech in the capital Bamako, the president said the government had proof that Cisse was still alive after months in captivity. “We know who his captors […]
Personal Assistant to Gov Bello dies at age 41
By Arogbonlo Israel Personal Assistant, Abdulateef Suleiman to the governor of Kogi, Yahaya Bello has been confirmed dead. This was disclosed in a statement signed by Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Onogwu Muhammed on Wednesday. The statement reads in part; “We regret to announce the passage of the Personal Assistant to the Governor of […]
Health workers across Africa struggle in coronavirus ‘war zone’
Health workers toiling on the frontline across Africa say they are facing rising infections, shortages of protective equipment and growing strains as they battle the coronavirus. Here is a look at the key countries: – South Africa – South Africa’s health ministry says more than 2,000 health workers have contracted the virus and at least […]
Man United’s Fernandes relishing potential partnership with Pogba
Bruno Fernandes is relishing the prospect of playing alongside Paul Pogba when Manchester United resume their Premier League campaign on Friday. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side return to action at fellow Champions League hopefuls Tottenham, with United in the mix for a top-four finish following a strong run of form before the coronavirus-enforced shutdown. United’s resurgence […]
Tanzania’s Magufuli to seek re-election in October vote
Tanzania’s President, John Magufuli, said Wednesday he would seek re-election in October, after a first term marked by accusations of narrowing freedoms and growing authoritarianism. Magufuli, who was elected in 2015, picked up nomination forms to start his bid to be chosen as his party’s candidate, as he comes under mounting criticism for allegedly covering […]
