RSF says 49 journalists, other media professionals killed worldwide in 2019
Reporters without Borders (RSF) said almost half of the almost 400 journalists imprisoned worldwide are in just three countries: China, Egypt and Saudi Arabia. “The governments have increased pressure on…
Two Jumia staff docked for allegedly stealing N3.8m
Two workers of Jumia Nigeria alleged to have stolen N3.8 million from the company were on Tuesday docked before an Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court. Olatunde Temitope, 23; and Lawal Akinkunmi,…
Lagos priced-out residents seek shelter in abandoned buildings
uncompleted building on Lagos Island Adekunle Adigun is gainfully employed as a commercial lawyer on Victoria Island in Lagos, yet as he finishes work each day he does not…
FIFA files court claims to retrieve $2m from Platini
FIFA says it has filed court claims in Switzerland to force Michel Platini to return two million Swiss francs ($2 million, 1.84 million euros) he received during Sepp Blatter’s reign…
FG inaugurates committee to oversee $90m LIFE-ND project in 9 States
The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development has inaugurated a 13-man Steering Committee for the implementation of Livelihood Improvement Family Enterprises (LIFE-ND) project, valued at over 90 million dollars in…
Malami cannot wash his hands of Sowore’s detention – Falana
Femi Falana (SAN) Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN), has insisted that the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr Abubakar Malami SAN, cannot wash his hands…
Dismissed Army Gen. in police net over alleged arms deal – Abia CP
The Commissioner of Police in Abia, Mr Ene Okon, says that the command arrested five persons in the last 10 months, including a dismissed Maj.-Gen. for allegedly dealing in firearms….
Why we lifted suspension on Okorocha, Amosun, Akeredolu, others
The All Progressives Congress (APC)Â says that through the suspension of Okorocha, Amosun, Akeredolu, others the party has shown the capacity and willingness to implement its own rules and enforce…
Zambia legalises production, export of cannabis to boost economy
Zambia has legalised the production and export of cannabis for economic and medicinal purposes, the government’s chief spokeswoman said on Monday, becoming the latest country to shift its position on…
Global coal demand to remain stable up to 2024 – IEA
Global coal demand is expected to remain stable until 2024 as growth in Asia offsets weaker demand from Europe and the United States, the International Energy Agency (IEA) said on…