49 die of thirst in Niger desert after truck breaks down
The dead were among a group returning from Mali for a Muslim festival when they ran short of water, the Agadez governorate said
NIWA warns operators against overloading barges on Lagos waterways
The National Inland Waterways Authority, NIWA, has warned cargo barge operators against the dangerous practice of overloading containers beyond approved limits, saying the trend poses a serious threat to safety on Lagos inland waterways.
‘It was shocking, I felt unsafe’ — Emeka Ike threatens legal action over data leak
Nollywood actor and politician Emeka Ike has expressed concern over the alleged exposure of his personal information at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), saying the incident left him feeling unsafe and vulnerable.
Hundreds in Libya protest against migrants, refugees
Hundreds of Libyans gathered outside the UN refugee agency headquarters in Tripoli on Thursday to protest against irregular migrants and refugees they say should leave Libya.
FG, FAO combat bird flu in Nigeria with fresh $350,000 project
The Federal Government and the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) have launched a $350,000 project to strengthen Nigeria’s preparedness and response to Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, commonly known as bird flu.
UK to observe Ekiti, Osun polls, APC pledges peaceful elections
The British Government has announced plans to deploy election observers for the forthcoming governorship elections in Ekiti and Osun States, as part of efforts to ensure credible and peaceful polls in Nigeria.
