Troops kill 8 bandits in Kaduna
Aug. 29, 2024 The Kaduna State Government (KDSG), said troops had neutralised eight bandits in Birnin Gwari Local Government Area (LGA), of the state. The Overseeing Commissioner for Internal Security…
Nigeria and Niger sign security deal, despite rift since coup
August 29, 2024 Nigeria and Niger have signed a deal to boost their security cooperation, the Nigerian military said on Thursday, despite tensions between the neighbours since a coup in…
Nigeria signs aircraft maintenance and safety deal with Boeing
August 29, 2024 Nigeria on Thursday announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding with Boeing that will enhance Nigerian airlines’ ability to lease new aircraft and get maintenance and…
Asue Ighodalo’s plan to grow the pie, by John Mayaki
The candidate of the People’s Democratic Party, Dr. Asue Ighodalo, has once again demonstrated his superior position in the Edo governorship race as the most prepared candidate. In recent media…
Redline rail: LASG confirms Readiness For Passenger Operations
August 29, 2024 As part of the ongoing trial phase, the Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi, has led key officials from the Ministry of Transportation on a…
Abduction: We’re working to rescue your colleague, call off the warning strike – FG appeals to NARD
Aug. 29, 2024 The Federal Government has appealed to the members of the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) to call off their seven-day warning strike. The Minister of State…
China’s lending to Africa rises for first time in seven years, study shows
August 29, 2024 Chinese lenders approved loans worth $4.61 billion to Africa last year, marking the first annual increase since 2016, an independent study showed on Thursday. Africa secured more…
Abuja Industrial Park to create 40,000 jobs, improve Nigeria’s economy – Wike
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, says the Abuja Industrial Park, being developed by Zeberced Group, will create 40,000 jobs and improve Nigeria’s economy when…
Poison Yoruba and Edo video not from Igbo, says Ohanaeze
The Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, says the lady that posted the viral video “Poison Yoruba and Edo” on the social media is not Igbo. The group said there was no sufficient evidence…
Mpox to add to sub-Saharan Africa’s fiscal pressures, rating agency Fitch warns
August 28, 2024 A rapid spread of the mpox virus in sub-Saharan Africa could add to the fiscal pressures many countries in the region are already experiencing, ratings agency Fitch…