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Nigeria’s Presidency Throws Weight Behind Comms Minister Accused of Sympathising with Terrorists
Those pushing for the removal of the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr Isa Pantami, were on Thursday rebuffed by the presidency, which told them that the minister will
WHO Urges African Nations to Keep Expired Covid Vaccines
The World Health Organization (WHO) has urged African countries not to destroy Covid-19 vaccines that may have passed their expiry date. Countries have been told to keep hold of them
Nigeria Most Hit by Deby’s Death, Government Says as It Tightens Security Around Chadian Border
Nigeria’s federal government said on Thursday that Nigeria is the most hit by the death of President Idriss Deby of Chad given its dire security implications, assuring Nigerians, however, that
Nigeria: Buhari, Northern Governors Brainstorm Over Insecurity
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday met with six Northern governors at the State House, Abuja, where he reiterated his commitment towards ending the security challenges facing the nation. The meeting
Nigeria: Presidency Defends Comms Minister Pantami, Says ICT Companies Seeking to ‘Cancel’ Him
Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari says the public discourse around his Communications Minister, Isa Pantami is a “cancel campaign” instigated by Information and Communications Technology (ICT) companies who seek his removal.
Foreign Leaders in Chad To Bid Deby Goodbye as Rebels Threaten Advance
Foreign leaders began to arrive in Chad on Thursday for the funeral of slain president Idriss Deby as France backed the country’s new military leaders in the face of threats
Nigeria’s Economic Council Refutes Governor Obaseki’s Claim That N60bn Was Printed for March Allocation
Nigeria’s National Economic Council (NEC) has refuted claims by Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki that the federal government printed money to support allocations to states in March. A statement by
Nigeria Has Beefed Up Security to Prevent Influx of Chadian Refugees, Defence Minister Says
Nigeria’s minister of defence Bashir Magashi, says the West African country has strengthened security at her borders to avoid mass infiltration of Chadian refugees into the country. There are concerns
France Backs Military Enforced Stability in Chad After Déby’s Death
France is calling on the Chadian military council to make the immediate stability of the country its priority. The French foreign minister in an interview with French TV Jean-Yves Le
Ghana Shuts Down 49 Illegal TV Stations
Authorities in Ghana have shut down forty-nine TV stations operating illegally in the West African country. The National Communications Authority (NCA) says the closure of the unlicensed stations is designed
