NIGERIA: Osinbajo reveals FG next move to tackle insecurity
Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, on Monday, disclosed that there is an ongoing plan to recruit more troops and officers to beef up the personnel of security agencies. Laolu …
OMAN: Sultan Qaboos, a remarkable legacy of wisdom
Sultan Qaboos left this world on Friday, January 10, 2020. The peaceful Sultanate of Oman, located South of the Arabian Peninsula, stretching between deserts and the Arabian (or Oman) …
GHANA - Inter-party Resistance Against the New Voter’s Register bears teeth at EC … for announcing registration date
The various political parties kicking against the compilation of the new voters’ register are unhappy with the Electoral Commission for announcing a specific date for the commencement of the exercise.
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Oxford dictionary adds okada, danfo, Mama Put, 26 other Nigerian words, expressions [Full list]
Oxford English Dictionary said it has added 29 Nigerian words and expressions in the January updates to the dictionary. “The majority of these new additions are either borrowings …
NIGERIA: I joined politics because I’m not corrupt – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has revealed why he decided to become to join partisan politics after release from prison. Speaking when he received the youths leaders of the All Progressives Congress, …
NEWS ALERT: Benin authorities arrest journalist Ignace Sossou, question him about Facebook posts
Vancouver, Canada, December 23, 2019 — Authorities in Benin should immediately release and halt efforts to intimidate journalist Ignace Sossou and drop any charges against him, the Committee …
NIGERIA: President Buhari in Malabo for gas summit
President Muhammadu Buhari has arrived Malabo Equatorial Guinea for the 5th gas summit of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF). Malam Garba Shehu, the Senior Special Assistant to the President …
NIGERIA: No third-term agenda — Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari says he will adhere to the provisions of the constitution by not attempting another term in office. Buhari said this on Friday at the All Progressives …
GHANA: Minister Backs Postponement *Of referendum
Minister of State at the Office of the President Dr. Kweku Afriyie has thrown his weight behind calls for the upcoming referendum to be postponed.
NIGERIA: Buhari congratulates Lyon as APC cruised to victory in Bayelsa
President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in the Nov. 16 election in Bayelsa, David Lyon, on his victory. Buhari’s congratulatory message was contained …
RIGHT OF REPLY: Niger and Nigeria: Two Countries, One People, By Zakaria Abdourahaman
With regard to the allegations mentioned in the article, it is safe to say that the writer lacks knowledge and information on what he has narrated. Going through all the …
NIGERIA: Nigerian borders to remain closed until neighbouring countries meet conditions – Emefiele
“Before the borders are reopened, there must be concrete engagements with countries that are involved in using their ports and countries as landing ports for bringing in goods …
NIGERIA: Buhari, Jonathan in closed door meeting
By Ismaila Chafe President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday met behind closed doors with former President Goodluck Jonathan at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The former president arrived the State House …
NIGERIA: Minimum wage: Buhari ready for honest, transparent negotiations – Osinbajo
By Chijioke Okoronkwo Vice President Yemi Osinabjo says President Muhammadu Buhari‘s administration will honestly and transparently resolve labour’s request for salary increase to other level of workers yet …
NIGERIA: Border closure leaves rice-loving Nigerians steaming
The days of heaping 50-kilo sacks of rice across the saddle of their motorbike and slipping a few notes to a customs officer are now gone. With Nigeria …
NIGERIA: Buhari orders immediate voluntary evacuation of Nigerians from South Africa
President Muhammadu Buhari Monday ordered the immediate voluntary evacuation of Nigerians from South Africa after days of anti-foreigners attacks in the country, his media adviser Femi Adesina said. …
NIGERIA: FG demands compensation over attacks in South Africa
The Federal Government yesterday demanded compensation and accountability from South Africa over attacks on Nigerians. But it appealed to Nigerians not to retaliate by attacking South African companies …
LA Press Freedom Week to celebrate the power of journalism
New York, September 05, 2019—The Committee to Protect Journalists will participate in LA Press Freedom Week, a multi-day celebration of press freedom and the importance of the First …
NIGERIA: TraderMoni, MarketMoni beneficiaries doing well – Osinbajo
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says feedback from the field and testimonies indicate that the TraderMoni and MarketMoni beneficiaries are doing very well and are paying back their loans. Osinbajo’s spokesman, …
GHANA: TEWU Chair, Fin Officer Dragged to court
The National Chairman of the Teachers and Educational Workers Union (TEWU), Mr Peter K. Lumor, together with the Chief Finance Officer, Mr James Azortibar, have been sued over allegations of …