Category: Breaking News
Police arrest pensioners during protest in Abia
The Police in Abia State, on Thursday arrested two pensioners in Umuahia for allegedly organising a protest against state government’s alleged failRead More…
Archbishop of Canterbury breaks silence on Boko Haram killing of CAN Chairman, other Christians
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Most Revd Justin Portal Welby has reacted to the killing of Lawan Andimi, chairman of the Christian Association of NiRead More…
FG pumps N1.7tn into privatised power companies
Despite privatising the power sector, the Federal Government has spent over N1.7tn on the sector in the last three years, an interim report submiRead More…
FG, P&ID resume $9.6bn battle in London today
Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr. Abubakar Malami Legal battle between the Federal Government and a British VirginRead More…
Akwa Ibom State Gov Emmanuel places ban on use of raw materials not sourced from the state for government’s projects
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Udom Emmanuel, has announced a ban on the use of raw materials not sourced from the state for the execution of governmentâ€Read More…
Boko Haram demanded N800m ransom for Andimi –CAN president
Cleric beheaded for refusing to convert to Islam President of the Christian Association of Nigeria, Rev. Samson Ayokunle, on Thursday said Boko HaRead More…
US visa: Pregnant applicants to face tough scrutiny
In a bid to curb the number of foreigners gaining American citizenship through birth, the Donald Trump administration is set to announce plans to redRead More…
Tanzania police ‘arrest student over photo’
A student in Tanzania has been arrested after posting a picture on social media which shows other students queuing up for water, a local human rightsRead More…
President Magufuli sacks minister over $453m contract
Tanzania’s president has sacked his Home Affairs Minister for allegedly mismanaging a $453m (£345m) fire department contract. President John MaguRead More…
Amnesty International reacts as Nigerian military evicts Tarkwa Bay residents
Amnesty International has condemned Nigerian authorities over the violent and unlawful evictions that rendered thousands of residents of Tarkwa Bay, Read More…