Al-Qaeda chief in north Africa Abdelmalek Droukdel killed – France
Droukdel died in a joint operation by France and partner forces, the French government says
France says it has killed the leader of al-Qaeda in north Africa, Abdelmalek Droukdel,…
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OPEC+ countries extend oil output cut to July
The Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and non-OPEC allies, known as OPEC+ have agreed to extend the 10-million-barrel-per-day (mbd) first phase of the oil output…
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Comedian Ali Baba seeks commercialisation of Nigerian festivals
Nigerian Comedian, Atunyota Akpobome, popularly known as “Ali Baba,” on Saturday called for the commercialisation of Nigerian festivals to boost nation’s Gross Domestic Product…
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DG, Ekiti arts and culture seeks creation of separate tourism ministry
Wale Ojo-Lanre, Director-General, Ekiti State Council for Arts and Culture
The Director-General, Ekiti State Council for Arts and Culture, Mr Wale Ojo-Lanre, has urged the…
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EDO 2020: Adamawa governor, Fintiri chairs ward congresses committee
Adamawa State governor, Fintiri
The National Working Committee, (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP), has appointed Adamawa State governor, Ahmadu Fintiri to serve as…
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Niger LG rehabilitates 17km Roofia/Agwara Road -Chairman
Niger State governor, Abubakar Sani Bello
The Agwara Local Government Council in Niger said that the rehabilitation of 17 kilometer Roofia-Agwara road was carried out at the…
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Presidency confirms Okonjo-Iweala’s nomination by Buhari for DG WTO
Dr Ngozi Okonjo Iweala
The Presidency has confirmed the nomination of the former Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the economy, Ngozi Okonjo Iweala, by President…
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Why court grants Attah Igala ownership of Lokoja, Ajaokuta, Kotonkarfe
Former Attah Igala, Ameh Oboni
By Gabriel Agbonika
An uneasy atmosphere pervades in some parts of Kogi State, especially Lokoja and its adjoining two local government areas,…
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How troops kill 70 bandits in Kaduna forest
Major-General John Enenche
By Anthony Maliki
The military said it killed 70 armed bandits and cattle rustlers in a combined ground and air offensive on Friday June 5, 2020 at…
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Arewa Consultative Forum expresses shock over loss of 3 members
Mr Emmanuel Yawe, ACF Publicity Secretary
By Anthony Maliki
The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has expressed shock over the death of three of its top members.
in a statement…
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Borno governor Zulum approves new mega school in Pulka
Governor Zulum of Borno State
By Dauda R. Pam, Maiduguri
Borno State Government has approved the construction of new mega secondary school in Pulka, Gwoza Local Government…
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Judgment in favour of Igala kingdom: The concealed truth
Attah Igala, Idakwo Ameh Oboni
Recall, the FHC, Lokoja gave a ruling that returned the Ajaokuta, Lokoja and Kotonkarfi back to HRM Attah Igala.
But, let's pause to take a…
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Female University of Ibadan postgraduate student murdered
A female postgraduate student of the University of Ibadan, Shomuyiwa Azeezat was on Friday murdered in her rented apartment at Aba Ijefun, Akinyele area, by yet-to be identified…
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Adamawa Governor, Fintiri rural road projects under Ramp ll
Governor Fintiri of Adamawa State
Recently, some All Progressives Congress members have out of ignorance, mischief or both, criticized the various rural road projects carried…
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Indigenous deaths in custody: Why Australians are seizing on US protests
Protesters highlighting Aboriginal deaths at the Black Lives Matter protest in Sydney
Anger over the death of George Floyd has spread to Australia, with Black Lives Matter…
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Coronavirus: Madagascar minister fired over $2m lollipop order
Mr Rajoelina says if a European country had manufactured the tonic the West's reaction would be different
Madagascar's education minister has been fired over plans to order more…
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