575 Inmates Escape as Gunmen Invade Oyo Prison
The federal government yesterday asked the 575 inmates that escaped from the Abolongo Medium Security Custodial Centre in Oyo State…
Buhari launches eNaira tomorrow
The much-anticipated eNaira will make its expected debut as President Muhammadu Buhari is expected to launch the e-currency tomorrow at…
Anambra election: Tension as IPOB threatens one week lockdown in Southeast
It’s an empty threat, elections will hold – Anambra govt Ohanaeze, others sue for peace Sit-at-home protests force schools to…
Official: Dozens of inmates free in latest Nigeria jailbreak
Gunmen have attacked a prison in southwest Nigeria, freeing dozens of inmates, an official told The Associated Press Saturday. The…
Samia and Ndayishimiye sign more deals, plan grand entry into Congo
Tanzania and Burundi have signed multibillion-dollar infrastructure projects, with their sights on the huge Democratic Republic of Congo market. The…
Libya finds new mass grave in Tarhuna
A new mass grave was found in Libya’s southwestern city of Tarhuna that was recently liberated from warlord Khalifa Haftar’s…
Ivory poaching: Why many elephants in Mozambique don’t have tusks
Normally both male and female African elephants have tusks, which are really a pair of massive teeth. But a new…
Electoral college system in universities threatens democracy
The current electoral college system used by university students to elect their leaders is to blame for the erosion of…
Petrol price set to go over R19.00 a litre in November
Motorists should brace themselves for a hefty petrol price increase in November. Preliminary data from the Central Energy Fund shows…
Cameroonian soldiers invades Taraba communities
Amamzalla John Danladi Joseph, the Chairman of Kurmi Local Government Area of Taraba State, has decried the presence of Cameroonian…
US military announces killing of senior Al Qaeda leader in drone strike
A senior al-Qaeda leader was killed in a US drone strike in Syria, the Pentagon said Friday. The strike comes…
Sudan’s Mass Protests Back Civilian Rule But Army Remains Strong
Mass protests in Sudan show strong support for a civilian-led democracy, but analysts warn street demonstrations may have little impact…
Outrage as F G links Igboho with Boko Haram
Accuses Kanu of killing Akunyili’s husband •Igboho is a businessman, not a terrorist –Lawyer •Ohanaeze, PANDEF ask FG to face…
NCC to Nigerians: Beware, new virus steals banking details
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) yesterday alerted Nigerian telecom consumers of the existence of a new, high-risk and extremely-damaging malware…
THIERRY HENRY: TARIBO WEST WAS MY TOUGHEST OPPONENT
French football icon Thierry Henry has revealed that legendary Nigerian defender Taribo West was the toughest opponent of his career.…
Criminal investigation underway after ‘prop gun’ fired by Alec Baldwin on the set of ‘Rust’
A criminal investigation is underway after a “prop gun” fired by Alec Baldwin on the set of the Western “Rust”…
Ghana Health Service receives support in medicines
The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has received assorted medicines worth $1.37 million from an international humanitarian organisation, Good Neighbors Ghana,…
Governor Muthomi Njuki Dresses Like Old Man to Inspect Services at County Hospital, Witnesses Laxity
On Thursday, October 21, Tharaka Nithi governor Muthomi Njuki made an impromptu visit to the county’s Level 5 hospital to…
Form four student beaten to death for sneaking into girls dormitory in Kiambu
Police are investigating an incident in which a 17-year-old student was beaten to death in Kiambu county. The form four…
Back to work from today, Numsa says, as steelworkers accept pay deal to end strike
The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (Numsa) has agreed to a new three-year wage deal for steelworkers, bringing…