Revamped West African currency, ECO to be launched in 2020 – Macron
The West African Economic and Monetary Union has reached an agreement with France to make changes to the CFA franc, Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara said on Saturday, in a shift…
Terrorism greatest challenge facing ECOWAS – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari says the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is confronted with the greatest challenge of terrorism. Buhari made this known on Saturday during the 56th Ordinary…
My vision is to bequeath a modernised, motivated Police Force, Buhari says as he commissions Police vehicles, database centres
President Buhari with IG of Police Muhammad Adamu; SGF Boss Mustapha; Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello; Minister of Police Affairs Muhammad Digyadi; and FCT Minister Muhammad Bello as he Commissions…
Court Grants EFCC’s request to detain former AGF, Adoke for 14 days
Former AGF, Mohammed Adoke A Federal Capital Territory High Court has granted the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), 14 days to detain former Attorney General of the Federation (AGF)…
Ganduje gives Emir Sanusi 48 hours to accept or reject Chairmanship appointment
Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II Kano State Governor Abdullahi Ganduje has given Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II a two-day ultimatum to accept or reject his appointment as…
Ethiopia launches first satellite into space
President Sahlework Zewde Ethiopia launched its first satellite into space on Friday, as more sub-Saharan African nations strive to develop space programs to advance their development goals and encourage…
Ozekhome, EFCC disagree over access to Adoke
Mike Ozekhome (SAN) A Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Mr Mike Ozekhome, and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have disagreed over the claims that nobody was allowed access…
Court invasion: Senate gives DSS, judge, others 24 hours to submit memorandum
The Senate Committee on Judiciary Human Rights and Legal Matters on Thursday asked the Department of State Service (DSS) and Justice Ijeoma Ojukwu to submit a memorandum on the alleged…
EFCC detains Adoke over Malabu Oil scandal, to process charges against him
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has detained a former Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Mr Mohammed Adoke. Adoke was detained by…
FIFA Ranking: Nigeria ends year with highest ranking in a decadeÂ
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have ended the year with their highest world ranking in the last decade, FIFA rankings reveal. According to data released by the football governing body…