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Labour Strike Grounds Economic Activities in Nigeria’s Northwest Kaduna
Economic activities in Nigeria’s northwest Kaduna State were grounded Monday following the commencement of the five-day warning strike by the state chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC). The NLC
Powerful Countries ‘Working Against Ethiopia’, PM Abiy Says
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed is accusing some unnamed powerful countries of waging a campaign against Ethiopia, the state-owned Ethiopian News Agency (ENA) is reporting. Mr Abiy says he will
Zuma’s Corruption Trial Over Arms Deal Pushed Back
The corruption trial of South Africa’s former President Jacob Zuma has been pushed to 26 May where a formal plea will be entered. Mr Zuma who is expected to plead
Nigeria: Herdsmen Attack, Tribal Clash Claim 16 Lives in North-Central Taraba
Attack by suspected herdsmen and a clash between Fulani herdsmen and Tiv farmers have claimed 16 lives in Taraba State. While at least 10 persons were confirmed killed by suspected
Ex-President Jonathan Bemoans ‘Antagonism’ Between Nigeria’s Northern and Southern Governors
A former Nigeria President, Goodluck Jonathan has backed the Nigeria Governors Forum as the true platform to interrogate issues that are good for the country. He also
Nigeria: Don’t Wait for President Buhari, Convene National Unity Summit Now, Atiku Tells Governors
A former Nigerian Vice President Atiku Abubakar has advised governors in the country to immediately convene a national unity summit to iron out issues that are affecting the country. Mr
Nigeria: Many Boko Haram Commanders Want to Surrender, Sheikh Gumi Claims
Prominent Islamic cleric Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has said several Boko Haram commanders are willing to surrender. Mr Gumi is a leading negotiator that ensured the release of 27 students of
Ethiopia Delays Polls Again Amid Security, Logistical Challenges
Ethiopia has delayed its national election again after some opposition parties said they would not take part and as a conflict in the country’s Tigray region means no vote is
British Museum Holds over 700 Pieces of Benin Bronzes, Says Former US Ambassador to Nigeria
The British Museum, the world’s first national public museum, currently holds 700 pieces of the Benin Bronzes collection, more than any other museum and other institutions globally, a former United
Nigeria: Kaduna Governor El-Rufai, Labour Poised for Showdown Over Monday’s Warning Strike
The Kaduna State Government and the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) are poised for a showdown on Monday at the commencement of a five-day warning strike by the latter. The state
