Nigeria, Egypt advocate concerted efforts to tackle terrorism in Sahel region, as Egypt pledges support for Adesina’s candidacy
A concerted action by countries around the world is crucial towards tackling terrorism in the Sahel region, as well as the challenges posed by Boko Haram and ISWAP in…
Court fixes Dec. 18 to hear N100m suit filed against CCECC by worker
The National Industrial Court on Monday fixed Dec. 18 for definite hearing of pending applications in a suit filed by a staff of the CCECC, Mr Godspower Ntaka, seeking N100…
IGR to drive States’ payment of minimum wage – NGF
The Nigeria Governors’ Forum says payment of minimum wage consequential adjustments will be determined by each state based on their Internal Generated Revenue. Speaking to journalists after the meeting, the…
Banditry: Victims demand military formation in Kaduna, deploy troops to forestall attacks
Victims of recent bandit attacks in 17 communities of Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State have appealed to the Federal Government to establish a military formation in the area….
South Africa rations water to save dwindling supplies, expect rainfall in December
President Cyril Ramaphosa South Africa has imposed emergency measures, including rationing, to save dwindling water supplies after an abnormally hot, dry summer coupled with below average rainfall and a…
African countries not being led into debt trap, we’re ever mindful of our colonial history – Ramaphosa
President Cyril Ramaphosa on Monday refuted allegations that a number of countries in Africa are being led into a debt trap as they take up loans to fund a…
Governors meet in Abuja over N614bn bailout fund refund
The 36 state governors, under the umbrella of Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), are currently meeting in Abuja. According to the itinerary, they were to discuss the time frame for the…
Kenya issues smart ID cards to distinguish fishermen, loggers from poachers
President Uhuru Kenyatta Fishing communities on Kenya’s north coast will be the first to benefit from “smart” identity cards aimed at distinguishing genuine fishermen and loggers from poachers who…
Court of Appeal reserves judgement on Ekweremadu’s case
The Court of Appeal, Enugu Division on Monday reserved judgment in a case filed by Mrs Juliet Ibekaku-Nwagwu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) against Sen. Ike Ekweremadu. Ibekaku-Nwagwu is…
Minimise night travels, avoid offering rides to unknown persons – FRSC advises motorists
The Ogun Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has advised motorists to minimize night traveling to avoid being victims of armed robbery attacks and reduce carnages on the…