Nigeria
Nigerians Agitated over Growing Tension in Country, Group Tells FG
By John Shiklam The Arewa Youth Forum (AYF) has urged the federal government to take urgent steps to tackle the growing tension causing fears across the country. In a statement
Former Chief of Army Staff, Ihejirika Joins APC
Former Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant-General Azubuike Ihejirika (rtd), yesterday formally joined the All Progressives Congress (APC). Ihejirika, who was the Chief of Army Staff between 2010 and 2014 under
Court Rejects Ibrahim’s Attempt to Vacate Order over Seized Assets
By Obinna Chima A Federal High Court in Lagos has declined to vacate an interim order through which the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) seized the property of Mr.
Nigeria Records 1,368 New COVID-19 Cases, 16 Deaths
By Onyebuchi Ezigbo Nigeria recorded 1,368 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday. The country also recorded 16 deaths arising from the pandemic on the same day. According to the
Kwara Community Gives Herdsmen Seven-day Quit Notice
By Hammed Shittu The people of Oro land in the Irepodun Local Government Area of Kwara State have issued a seven-day ultimatum to herdsmen in Okerimi-Oro community to relocate to
African Trade Unions Hail Okonjo-Iweala, Insist Trade Rules Respect Workers’ Rights
African trade unionists have tasked the new Director-General of World Trade Organisation (WTO), Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala to ensure that global trade agreements promote workers’ rights, eradicate poverty and guarantee sustainable
Breaking: Bandits Kill 1 Student, Abduct Several Others in Niger
By Laleye Dipo Bandits have killed a student of Government Science College Kagara in Niger State and abducted several others, including teachers. The attack on the school occured at about
Absence of EFCC Prosecution Counsel Stalls Jang’s Trial
By Seriki Adinoyi The trial of a former Governor of Plateau State, Air Commodore Jonah Jang (rtd) for an alleged misappropriation of public fund amounting to N6.3billion was stalled yesterday
Nigeria’s fastest para-athlete, Ifeanyi Christian dreams big for Tokyo
At Atlanta ’96 Paralympics, Ajibola Adeoye made the country proud by winning a gold medal on the track. He died in 2011 as an unsung hero. Since the demise of
