NSCDC arrest 34 suspects for crimes in Edo in Jan -NSCDC
By Deborah CokerMr Makinde Ayinla, Commandant, Nigerian Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC), Edo command, on Tuesday said that the…
Joseph Shabalala: Ladysmith Black Mambazo founder dies at 78
“Bhekizizwe Joseph Shabalala. Our Founder, our Teacher and most importantly, our Father left us today for eternal peace. “We celebrate…
Killings: Leave us alone – Okhide family beg media
Killings: Leave us alone – Okhide family beg media By Akeem Abas The family of the late Clement and Toyin…
Gov. Dickson bags Idoma traditional title
……..Says title a ‘handshake across the Niger’ From L-R: Benue State Deputy Governor Benson Abounu,, Gov. Seriake Dickson, Ochi Idoma…
Sudan will hand deposed dictator Omar al-Bashir over to the ICC
Bashir, who was ousted in April 2019 after months of nationwide protests, faces five counts of crimes against humanity and…
Insecurity: Group urges FG to reopen cases of gun running against individuals, groups
Guns By Emmanuel Afonne A pressure group, North Central Renaissance (NCR), has urged the Federal Government to revisit cases of…
Fg targets June for fiscal landscape for oil, gas sector – Kyari
NNPC GMD, Mele Kyari By Edith Ike-Eboh The Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Malam Mele…
FG, U.S. sign $1.1m grant for electricity development
President Muhammadu Buhari By Edith Ike-Eboh The Federal Government and United State Trade and Development Agency have signed a 1.1million…
UN calls for urgent action
Issued on: 11/02/2020 – 17:39Modified: 11/02/2020 – 17:39 The UN on Monday called for urgent action to avoid a major…
Sudan agrees to transfer ex-president Bashir to ICC for war crimes
Issued on: 11/02/2020 – 16:28Modified: 11/02/2020 – 16:28 Sudan has agreed to hand over ousted autocrat Omar al-Bashir and others…
South Africa: 30 years after Mandela’s release, Robben Island prison now leading museum
Issued on: 11/02/2020 – 16:10Modified: 11/02/2020 – 16:10 A former political prisoner working as a tour guide at Robben Island.…
Thousands gather to bid farewell to Kenya’s longest serving leader Moi
Thousands gather to bid farewell to Kenya’s longest serving leader Moi Tens of thousands of Kenyans gathered at an open…
El-Rufai advocates women involvement in terrorism, extremism fight
A cross section of participants at the 2nd Leadership in Counter Terrorism and Violent Extremism Course of the Nigerian Army…
Gbajabiamila, Wase mourn Sen. Longjan as Reps suspend plenary
Gbajabiamila, Wase mourn Sen. Longjan as Reps suspend plenary By EricJames Ochigbo The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi…
Aisha Buhari, Patience Jonathan meet at Presidential Villa
Aisha Buhari and Patience Jonathan By Ahmed Ubandoma The First Lady Aisha Buhari, has met with her predecessor, Mrs Patience…
At least 30 killed, abducted in northeast Nigeria
Issued on: 10/02/2020 – 23:19Modified: 10/02/2020 – 23:19 EYE ON AFRICA 10022020 © FRANCE 24 In tonight’s edition: Jihadists killed…
Panic as giant hyena escapes from Imo zoo
Panic as giant hyena escape from Imo zoo By Ikechukwu Iweajunwa There was serious panic in Nekede, near Owerri, on…
55% of procurement for Train 7 to be executed to Nigerians – NLNG
NLNG CEO, Tony Attah By Edith Ike- Eboh Mr Tony Attah, Managing Director, Nigerian Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG) said that…
30 dead, including pregnant woman and baby, in Nigeria militant attack
The attacks happened in Auno village, about 20 kilometers from the capital Maiduguri at around 10 pm Sunday night, the…
Algerian court upholds jail sentence for Bouteflika’s brother
Issued on: 10/02/2020 – 22:06Modified: 10/02/2020 – 22:06 An Algerian military court on Monday confirmed a 15-year jail term for…