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Lagos Governor Sanwo-Olu Hosts Ikorodu Bois, Praises Their Creativity
The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has applauded Nigerian internet sensation and skit makers Ikorodu Bois for earning international recognition with their creativity as he hosted them in his
Insecurity: Nigeria’s Service Chiefs to Brief Senate Thursday
Nigeria’s Service Chiefs will on Thursday brief the Senate on the security situation of the country. President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, made the announcement at the commencement of Tuesday’s plenary
Roma Appoint Mourinho Manager for Next Season
Jose Mourinho has been appointed Roma head coach on a three-year deal set to begin at the start of next season. Mourinho was sacked by Tottenham in April after just
Nigeria: CDHR Says Buhari’s Insensitivity Winning Converts for Secessionists
The Committee for the Defence of Human Rights (CDHR) has lashed President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration, claiming that the federal government’s nepotistic tendencies and insensitivity to issues relating to secession and restructuring have only
Uganda Parliament Passes Law Making Demands For Sexual Favours Illegal
Ugandan parliament has repealed some of the provisions of the country’s decades-old criminal law passing a sweeping law on sexual offences. The new measures provide for the establishment of a national sexual offenders’ register.
Tanzania President Visits Kenya in Bid to Improve Relations
Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu has arrived in Kenya at the start of a two-day state visit, which is seen as a move aimed at ending frosty relations between the two countries.
Dozens Killed in Eastern Burkina Faso Village Attack
At least 30 people were killed by gunmen in eastern Burkina Faso as rebels burned down villagers’ homes and shot them as they tried to escape. The attack occurred in
Mexico City Metro Overpass Collapses, Killing at Least 23
At least 23 people have been killed and dozens injured after a metro overpass collapsed in Mexico City while a train was travelling on it. An elevated section of the
Nigerian Military Warns Politicians, Officers Against Coup, Says It Remains Loyal to President Buhari
Nigeria’s Defence Headquarters (DHQ) says military personnel remains loyal to the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari, warning politicians and officers against planning a coup. DHQ in a statement by Onyema Nwachukwu, the acting director of defence
EU Scraps Plan to Send Ethiopia Election Observers
The European Union says it has cancelled plans to send its observer mission for Ethiopia’s June elections citing “lack of agreement on key parameters”. The High Representative Josep Borrell said standard requirements
