US conducts follow-up strikes against terrorists in Nigeria’s northeast
The U.S. Africa Command said on Monday it had carried out additional airstrikes against Islamic State targets in northeastern Nigeria on Sunday, in coordination with the Nigerian government, as joint…
Dangote Group Boosts Investment in Ethiopia Fertiliser Plant to $4 Billion
The Dangote Group, led by Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote, has scaled up its investment in an Ethiopian fertiliser plant to over $4 billion, a significant jump from the $2.5 billion…
Kano censorship board suspends 2 Kannywood celebrities over immoral video
The Kano State Censorship Board, has suspended two Kannywood celebrities, Amina Uba-Hassan and Adam Garba, from all filming activities in the state for one year over the release of alleged…
Navy dismantles reconstructed illegal refinery
The Nigerian Navy has dismantled an illegally reconstructed refining cluster, along the Rivers–Bayelsa border, recovering about 8,500 litres of suspected petroleum products. Navy Capt. Abiodun Folorunsho, the Director of Naval…
How FG’s New Alternative Learning Policy Aims to Reduce Unemployment, Banditry
The Federal Government has launched a new National Policy on Alternative Learning Pathways to expand access to education for out-of-school children, youths and adults across the country. Dr. John Edeh,…
Lagos police nabs six suspected ‘one-Chance’ robbers, recover tricycle, dummy pistol
The Police Command in Lagos State has apprehended six suspected members of a notorious ‘One Chance’ robbery syndicate allegedly terrorising commuters in the Okota area of the state. The command’s…
Police Command Begins Disciplinary Action Against ASP Over Detainee’s Escape in Rivers
The Police Command in Rivers has begun disciplinary proceedings on an officer ASP Ekawhe Thomas, over alleged negligence that led to a suspect’s escape from detention. The spokesperson, ASP Blessing…
WHO declares Ebola outbreak in Congo, Uganda an emergency of international concern
An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda has been declared a public health emergency of international concern by the World Health Organisation, after 80 suspected deaths…
Sierra Leone to take in hundreds of West Africans deported by US, minister says
Sierra Leone has agreed to take in hundreds of West African migrants who are being deported by the United States, its foreign minister told Reuters, the latest such deal by…
Forty-two pupils missing after Nigeria school attack, lawmaker says
At least 42 Nigerian school children were missing on Saturday a day after suspected Islamist militants attacked a school in the insurgency-hit northeastern Borno state, a senator for the area…