Nigeria’s security forces killed at least 115 in southeast this year- Amnesty
Aug 6, 2021 Security forces killed at least 115 people in southeast Nigeria this year and arbitrarily arrested or tortured scores of others in response to violence from separatists agitating…
South Africa’s Zuma admitted to hospital from prison
Aug 6, 2021 South Africa’s jailed former president, Jacob Zuma, was admitted to hospital for medical observation on Friday, the government’s Correctional Services department said. Zuma has been held at…
COVID-19: Africa’s vaccine project takes a step forward with bottling agreement – Document
Aug 6, 2021 Senegal’s Institut Pasteur of Dakar (IPD) has reached a deal with U.S. company MedInstill for the bottling of COVID-19 shots, an EU document shows, marking a step…
No Date Yet For Removal of Fuel Subsidy, We’re Trying to Create Cheaper Alternative – Petroleum Ministry
August 6, 2021 The Minister of State for Petroleum, Timipre Sylva, has said that there is currently no set date for petrol subsidy removal. Mr. Sylva said this on Thursday,…
Rivers LG declares wild elephants, hippos as endangered species
Aug. 6, 2021 Mr. Erastus Awortu, Chairman, Andoni local government area in Rivers has declared wild elephants, hippopotamus in the area as endangered species. Awortu made the declaration on Thursday…
We inherited an economy that was already broken – Timipre Sylva
August 6, 2021 The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Mr. Timipre Sylva, has defended the handling of the nation’s economy by the Muhammadu Buhari administration. Responding to questions about…
We believe we should get the refineries working before deciding whether to sell or privatise – Minister
August 6, 2021 The Federal Government has admitted that it is not in the best position to manage the nation’s refineries. Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Timipre Sylva, stated…
Peter Obi in US, holds talks with US Congressman; Wilson Centre President
August 6, 2021 Former Anambra governor, Peter Obi, on Wednesday met with President of Wilson Centre, Mark Green and US Congressman, Chris Smith, in the United States as part of…
Lagos Assembly slashes Tinubu, Ambode, others’ pensions by 50%
August 6, 2021 The Lagos House of Assembly, has amended the state Pension Law for former governors and other political office holders, reducing their benefits and emoluments by 50 per…
2023: Senators say youths must be united in purpose to rewrite Nigeria’s historyÂ
Aug. 6, 2021 Senators Eyinnaya Abaribe, Rochas Okorocha and Uzor Kalu have called on Nigerian youths to be unity in politics if we must rewrite Nigeria’s history. The Senators made…