Tunisia: Suspected terror attack near the US embassy in Tunis
A militant on a motorbike blew himself up outside the US embassy in Tunisia on Friday, wounding several police officers.…
Blast reported near US embassy in Tunisia’s capital
Issued on: 06/03/2020 – 12:02 An explosion rocked a district of the Tunisian capital home to the US embassy Friday,…
North East Governors Forum adopts holistic security approach
North East Governors Forum have resolved to stem increasing insecurity, criminal activities and enhance peace building process in the region.…
FG partners energy firm on deployment of solar energy
FG partners energy firm on deployment of solar energy By Edith Ike-Eboh The Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) says it is…
Minister challenges corps members on NYSC experience
Leverage NYSC experience to help tackle national challenges, minister urges corps members By Justina Auta The Minister of State for…
IWD: Women Trust Fund wants adequate legal commitment to gender equality
IWD: Women Trust Fund wants adequate legal commitment to gender equality By Justina Auta The Nigerian Women Trust Fund (NWTF)…
Climate change in Africa: tropical forests losing ability to absorb carbon dioxide
Issued on: 05/03/2020 – 23:20Modified: 05/03/2020 – 23:20 In tonight’s edition: Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara says he will not be…
Bridging gender gaps will aid achieving SDGs agenda 2063 – Minister
Bridging gender gaps will aid achieving SDGs agenda 2063, says Tallen By Justina Auta The Minister of Women Affairs, Mrs…
COVID19: West Africa intensifies preparations against virus
Coronavirus By Abujah Racheal Dr Patrick Nguku, Regional Technical Coordinator, African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET), has said that West Africa…
Video: FEC approves N538m for birds deterrent system in 3 airports
By Chijioke OkoronkwoThe Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved N538 million for the procurement of Birds Deterrent System for three…
Ivory Coast's Ouattara says he won't seek third term in October election
Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara said on Thursday he would not stand for re-election in October, ending speculation about his…
Okowa felicitates with Obasanjo at 83
Okowa felicitates with Obasanjo at 83 By Ifeanyi Olannye Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta has felicitated with former President, Chief…
Uganda jails filmmaker Moses Bwayo for documentary on Bobi Wine
Issued on: 05/03/2020 – 11:28Modified: 05/03/2020 – 11:29 Ugandan filmmaker Moses Bwayo lands in jail after filming a documentary on…
COVID-19: Virologist cautions against “fire brigade approach” to outbreaks
Covid-19 By Abujah Racheal Dr Solomon Chollom, a virologist and medical laboratory scientist with the National Veterinary Research Institute, Vom…
66 % of coronavirus cases linked to mass infections – Disease control centres
Infection Seoul, March 4, 2020 (Yonhap/NAN) Nearly 66 per cent of South Korea’s novel coronavirus cases are linked to mass…
Kaduna Assembly amends pension law for Governors
Benefit By Hassana Yakubu Kaduna, March 4, 2020 (NAN) The Kaduna State House of Assembly on Wednesday amended the state…
FHQ, Zone 9 zoom into Football final at Police Games
By Emmanuel AfonneForce Headquarters and Zone 9 have qualified for the final of the men’s football event of the Nigeria…
Safaricom's keen on Huawei 5G
Beijing’s currently Africa’s biggest trading partner and the relationship is set to deepen if Kenya moves forwards with a possible…
We’ll set new records at Police Games 2020 -AIG Muazu
By Emmanuel AfonneThe Chairman, Nigerian Police Athletics Association, Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG) Zubairu Muazu, has stated that athletes…
Sudan central bank announces US sanctions lifted on 157 companies
Issued on: 04/03/2020 – 20:54Modified: 04/03/2020 – 20:54 Sudan’s central bank said on Wednesday that the United States had informed…