We’re yet to begin recruitment of 774,000 workers ― Keyamo
Warns Nigeria against fake employment website By Clifford Ndujihe Festus Keyamo has said that the Federal Government has distanced itself from a website calling for applications for the employment of 774,000 across Nigeria as part of the special public works programme of the government. Describing the website and portal as fake, the Federal Government said […]
Chad says will no longer take part in regional anti-jihad operations
Chadian President Idriss Deby Itno has said his country’s troops, who have been deployed to fight jihadists in the Lake Chad region and the Sahel, will no longer take part in military operations outside national borders. “Our troops have died for Lake Chad and the Sahel. From today, no Chadian soldiers will take part in […]
US offers $10m cash for information on Hezbollah boss
The United States announced on Friday a 10 million-dollar reward for “any information on the activities, networks and associates” of Muhammad Kawtharani, a Lebanese Hezbollah commander accused of playing a key role in coordinating pro-Iran groups in Iraq. Kawtharani is a senior official of the Lebanese Shiite movement in Iraq, “and has taken over some […]
Boko Haram: Buratai ‘relocated fully to the North East’ ― Army
By Rasheed Sobowale The Nigerian Army on Saturday reported that the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt Gen TY Buratai, has relocated fully to the North East. Buratai from his new location according to the report will be overseeing and directing the overall operation in the theatre and other Nigerian Army operations across the country. […]
US marks record 2,108 coronavirus deaths in 24 hours
The United States on Friday become the first country to record more than 2,000 coronavirus deaths in one day, with 2,108 fatalities in the past 24 hours, according to the Johns Hopkins University tally. The US has now recorded 18,586 deaths and is closing in on the toll of 18,849 dead in Italy, which has […]
JUST IN: Lagos records one more death from COVID-19
By David Royal Lagos state has recorded one more death from COVID-19. According to the state’s Health Commissioner, Prof Akin Abayomi, the patient died of COVID-19 complications in a private hospital in Lagos. Abayomi revealed this via his verified Twitter handle on Saturday morning while giving an update on coronavirus in the state. Lagos already […]
