June 08
Nigeria: Truth About Tinubu's Economic Performance 2023 to 2025
A totally truthful politician is an oxymoron; a contradiction in terms. Dissembling apparently is indispensable to the profession -- notwithstanding the fact that most of them… Read more »
Nigeria: June 12 - Taking Care of the Captives While Under Fire, By Owei Lakemfa
In the long struggles against military misrule and for democracy, we lost far more Nigerians under the Babangida dictatorship than under the Abacha regime. However, the fight… Read more »
June 07
Nigeria: Zulum Commends Military for Rescuing 360 Ngoshe Abductees
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has commended the Nigerian military, particularly troops of Operation HADIN KAI, for the successful rescue of 360 abductees… Read more »
South Africa: Ramaphosa Vows Crackdown On Illegal Migration Amid Xenophobic Protests
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has vowed to crack down on illegal migration, declaring that Pretoria will not tolerate lawlessness as xenophobic protests against foreign… Read more »
Nigeria: Atiku Would've Won 2027 Presidency If He Backed Obi in 2023 - Datti Baba-Ahmed
A former Labour Party vice-presidential candidate, Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, has claimed that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar could have positioned himself to win the 2027… Read more »
Nigeria: Political Leaders, Stakeholders to Storm Lagos for June 12 Democracy Day Anniversary
A coalition of civil society organisations and pro-democracy groups is set to host a major commemoration of this year's June 12 Democracy Day anniversary in Lagos, bringing… Read more »
Nigeria: We Won't Surrender to Terrorists, Bandits - Tinubu
ABUJA: President Bola Tinubu has vowed that his administration will never succumb to terrorism, banditry or any form of criminal intimidation, while also pledging to double efforts… Read more »
Nigeria: Fire Razes Plastic Store in Osogbo
A popular plastic store, Iyanu Plastic, in Osogbo was on Sunday razed by fire with property worth millions of naira destroyed. Read more »
June 06
Botswana: Botswana, De Beers Appoint Adesina Chair Of Diamonds Development Fund
Former President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, has been appointed Chairman of Botswana’s Diamonds for Development Fund, a landmark initiative… Read more »
June 05
Nigeria: Gunmen Abduct Cleric's 9-Year-Old Son in Ondo
Suspected gunmen have abducted a nine-year-old boy, Olaosebikan Victor, during a midnight attack on Ugbosi Quarters in Idogun, Ose Local Government Area of Ondo State. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Not 100 Percent Ready, but Can Contain Ebola - - Ncdc
The Director-General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), Dr. Jide Idris, on Friday admitted that Nigeria is not fully prepared for a possible Ebola… Read more »
Nigeria: Insecurity - 'Acquire Arms to Defend Yourselves,' Emir of Argungu Tells Residents
The Emir of Argungu, Alhaji Muhammad Samaila Mera, has called on residents of his emirate to legally acquire weapons to protect their communities against persistent attacks by… Read more »
Nigeria: Gunmen Storm Ondo Community, Abduct Cleric's 9-Year-Old Son
Suspected gunmen have abducted nine-year-old Olaosebikan Victor, son of a cleric, during a violent attack on Ugbosi Quarters, Idogun, in Ose Council Area of Ondo State. Read more »
Nigeria: Supreme Court Upholds Death By Hanging for Kidnapper
The Supreme Court, on Friday, upheld death by hanging for a convicted Delta-based kidnapper, Chelynor Halim. Read more »
Nigeria: Alleged Cyberbullying - Sowore Opts to Represent Himself in Court
The publisher of Sahara Reporters, Omoyele Sowore, on Friday indicated his readiness to represent himself in court pending the re-constitution of a new legal team in the ongoing… Read more »
Africa: Govt to Repatriate Over 1,000 Nigerians From South Africa
Nigeria is planning to repatriate more than 1,000 of its nationals from South Africa as anti-immigrant tensions rise in the country, long a destination for documented and… Read more »
Nigeria: 2027 - Sen Bob Faults 'Unwarranted Attacks' On Gov Eno
Political leader of Uyo Senatorial District, Senator Effiong Bob, has warned political opponents and critics to desist from what he called unwarranted attacks on Governor Umo Eno… Read more »
Nigeria: Police Foil Child Trafficking Plot in Akwa Ibom, Nab 2 Suspects
UYO-- Akwa Ibom State Police have foiled an attempted abduction of three children by suspected traffickers in Mkpat Enin Local Government Area, arresting two suspects after youths… Read more »
Nigeria: Delta - How Being Chief Adviser to Gov. Oborevwori Has Changed Me - Amori
Chief Adviser to the Delta State Governor, Chief Ighoyota Amori, says his current portfolio has rewired him to be less vocal in expressing himself in the political and public space… Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Blames Rising Insecurity On Indiscipline
The Senate has linked rising insecurity in the country to a growing culture of indiscipline, while calling on the National Orientation Agency, NOA, to intensify values restoration… Read more »
Nigeria: Obi, Atiku Are Office Seekers Not Opposition Leaders - Baba-Ahmed
Former Labour Party vice-presidential candidate, Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, has criticised key opposition figures in Nigeria, including Peter Obi and Atiku Abubakar, describing them… Read more »
Nigeria: School Abductions - UN Pushes for Violence-Free Learning Environment in Nigeria
Mr Malick Fall, United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria, says there is a need for collective commitment to promoting safe, inclusive, and violence-free… Read more »
Nigeria: Thousands of Nigerian Girls Missing School Over Period Poverty - Theresa Moses
Founder of Pad Me A Girl Empowerment Foundation, Theresa Moses, has raised concern over the growing impact of period poverty on girls' education and well-being, revealing that… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Introduces New Textbook Ranking System, Mandates Fresh Assessment Nationwide
... publishers, authors face June 19 deadline as new approval regime takes effect Read more »
Nigeria: University Officials, Communities Alarmed As Flood Cuts JoSTUM Off Makurdi
..we 'll fix it in 21 days - RAAMP State Project Coordinator assures Read more »
