Just In: Mali’s Coup Leader Assimi Goita Declares Himself President
Mali’s former junta leader Col Assimi Goïta has declared himself the country’s transitional president. He made the announcement after stripping interim President Bah Ndaw and PM Moctar Ouane of their…
Corruption Hampering Sustainable Development-Gbajabiamila
From Saliu Tsibiri The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, on Thursday said various acts of corruption being perpetrated in the country were hampering the nation’s quest for…
BREAKING: President Buhari Appoints New Chief of Army Staff
President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed Major-General Farouk Yahaya as the new Chief of Army Staff. This is according to a statement via Twitter on Thursday by military spokesperson Brigadier-General Onyema…
Kebbi: Over 150 Die In Boat Mishap
From Abdullahi Tukur Over One hundred and fifty people have died as boat Carrying artisenal miners, traders and some Nigerien nationals capsized in river Niger at Tsohuwan Labata village in…
COVID-19 Stimulus: FG Distributes Vehicles To States
The operational vehicles Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development Hajiya Sadiya Umar Farouq has handed over 40 Operational vehicles for onward distribution to Coordinators of States Covid-19…
UPDATE: Mali’s Junta Releases President, Prime Minister
Mali’s coup leaders have released interim President Bah Ndaw and Prime Minister Moctar Ouane. They were freed on Thursday, The two men had been held at a military camp since…
DR Congo: Thousands Flee Goma After Second Volcano Warning
Tens of thousands of people have been evacuated from the city of Goma in the Democratic Republic of Congo over fears of another volcano eruption. Local authorities have said Mount…
May 27th: Celebrating The Nigerian Child
The 27th of May every year is reserved to celebrate the National Children’s Day which provides the opportunity for Nigerian Children to make their desires and aspirations known to the…
Children’s Day : UNICEF Calls For Efforts Towards Protecting Their Rights
The United Nations Children’s Fund has called for reinforcement on efforts geared towards protecting the rights of children in the country. In a statement to commemorate the 2021 Children’s Day,…
Constitution Review: ‘Current Structure Overburdens FG’ – El Rufai
From Aminu Dalhatu Governor Nasiru El Rufai of Kaduna state says the devolution of powers is necessary because the current structure overburdens the federal government with too many responsibilities which…