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Buhari Appoints Usman Baba as Acting Police IG
Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari has announced DIG Usman Alkali Baba as acting Inspector General of Police, with immediate effect, according to the country’s the Minister of Police Affairs, Maigari Dingyadi.
Israeli President Picks Netanyahu to Try to Form Government
Israel’s president has handed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu the difficult task of trying to form a government from the country’s splintered parliament. The Development gives the embattled leader a chance
US Joins Talks Aimed at Reviving Iran Nuclear Deal
Representatives of the world powers that signed the 2015 Iran nuclear deal are headed to Vienna on Tuesday to save the landmark accord. The United States is also due to start
Judiciary Workers Begin Strike in Nigeria, Shut Down Supreme Court
Judiciary workers in Nigeria have shut down the Supreme Court in the nation’s capital Abuja, in protest for financial autonomy for the arm of government. The protest which commenced on Tuesday comes as
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Nigeria: Controversy Trails Successor to Olu of Warri’s Appointment
A pall of controversy enveloped the announcement Monday of the demise of the Olu of Warri, Ogiame Ikenwoli, and the appointment of his successor, Prince Tsola Emiko. The announcement made
Nigeria: Attack Won’t Stop Me from Running for Election, Says Ex-Central Bank Chief Soludo
Former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Prof. Charles Soludo, has said that he will not be forced out of the Anambra State governorship race by last week’s
Nigeria to Redistribute Unutilised Covid-19 Vaccine to States
Nigeria’s federal government may tinker with the COVID-19 vaccine deployment strategy by redistributing unutilised doses out of the consignments sent to states to others that need them more. THISDAY investigation
Tokyo Olympics: North Korea to Skip Games Over Covid-19 Fears
North Korea has announced it will not take part in the Tokyo Olympics this year, saying the decision is to protect its athletes from Covid-19. The decision puts an end
Saudi Arabia to Allow Only ‘Immunised’ Pilgrims to Mecca
Saudi authorities said Monday that only people immunised against COVID-19 will be allowed to perform the year-round Umrah pilgrimage, starting from the holy month of Ramadan. The Ministry of Hajj
