Category: News
By Election: Acting INEC boss, Agbamuche-Mbu, provides updates on preparations
The Acting Chairperson of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, May Agbamuche-Mbu has provided a detailed updates on the upcoming governorship election in Anambra State [more…]
China Detains Prominent ‘Underground’ Pastor In Crackdown
The founder of a prominent Chinese underground church has been detained along with more than 20 of its members in a sweeping national crackdown, according [more…]
Update: 12 Nabbed Over Arise TV Anchor’ Killing
Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) have arrested twelve suspected armed robbers in connection with the attack that claimed the life of Somtochukwu Maduagwu, [more…]
Wike Blasts AMAC Chair Over Streets Naming In Abuja
The FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, has berated the chairman of the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), Christopher Maikalangu, for naming major roads and streets in [more…]
FCT: Crisis Looms Over TV, Radio Tax Enforcement
Many residents of the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) have rejected the enforcement of television and radio sets tax by the area council authorities. [more…]
Switzerland Extends Partial Unemployment Benefits To Dampen Tariff Shock
Switzerland on Wednesday extended partial unemployment benefits to limit layoffs by companies hit by rising US tariffs, which have particularly hurt watchmakers and small industrial [more…]
Trump May Visit Middle East, Says Gaza Deal ‘Very Close’
US President Donald Trump said Wednesday he may travel to the Middle East later this week, as negotiators in Egypt reported “encouraging” progress toward [more…]
FG Plead With ASUU To Stop Proposed Strike
The Federal Government of Nigeria has appealed to the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) to shelve its planned strike, assuring that it is [more…]
92-Year-Old Paul Biya Makes First Election Campaign Appearance In Cameroon
Cameroon’s President Paul Biya on Monday made his first major appearance of the election campaign in his run for an eighth straight term as the [more…]
Parties Move Against President Over INEC Chair, Commissioners Appointment
Nigeria’s registered political parties, under the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC), have proposed the creation of an independent body to appoint the chairman, national commissioners and [more…]
