DR Congo President Tshisekediin outburst, compares Paul Kagame to Hitler.
The Democratic Republic of Congo’s leader has taken his rhetorical attacks on Paul Kagame – his Rwandan counterpart to another level by comparing him to Adolf Hitler. Félix Tshisekedi who is campaigning for re-election, was addressing a rally, closeto the Rwandan border. He has often accused Rwanda of backing rebels in the east of his […]
Two killed and seven others injured in a deliberate attack on an aid convoy in Khartoum
The Red Cross has announced that two people have been killed and seven others injured in a “deliberate attack” on an aid convoy in Sudan’s capital Khartoum. The vehicles – which the charity said were “clearly marked with a Red Cross emblem” – were due to evacuate over a hundred civilians. The International Committee for […]
A 44-year businessman has been intercepted by NDLEA with twelve consignments of Cocaine
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted a 44-year businessman, Augustine Justine Emeka, with twelve (12) consignments of COCAINE at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu. A press statement issued on Sunday, by Femi Babafemi, Spokesperson of the Agency, said the suspect, who claims he deals in copper wire, was intercepted and arrested […]
Human rights lawyer asks FG to compensate victims of the Military airstrike
A human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, has asked the Federal Government to compensate the victims of MILITARY AIRSTRIKES in the past seven years. Falana, who is the chairman of Alliance on Surviving COVID-19 and Beyond, warned that if the Federal Government failed to meet the demand within two weeks, it would be sued before a […]
Nigerian Senators Donate One Month Salaries To Victims of Kaduna Bombing
All the 109 senators of the Federal Republic of Nigeria have donated their ONE- MONTH SALARIES, amounting to N109m to the survivors of a “drone mishap” in Tudun Biri, Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State. Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, announced this, on behalf of the Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio […]
ECOWAS Leaders Meet in Abuja as Region Struggles With Coups
President Bola Tinubu, on Sunday, implored West African leaders to prioritize good governance and collective prosperity as an essential tool to prevent AUTHORITARIAN TAKEOVERS OF POWER and “unconstitutional changes of government” in the region. The Nigerian leader, who is also the Chairman of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government, spoke at the […]
Dangote Refinery Receives Its Maiden Crude Cargo
In a major step towards boosting Nigeria’s domestic refining capacity and attaining energy security (self-sufficiency), Dangote (www.Dangote.com) Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals plant has purchased 1 million barrels of Agbami crude grade from Shell International Trading and Shipping Company Limited (STASCO), one of the largest trading companies in Nigeria as well as globally, trading over 8 […]
Osimhen, Oshoala Make Final ShortlistFor CAF 2023 Awards.
Nigeria’s Victor Osimhen and Asisat Oshoala have been named in the CAF Player of the Year final three-man list for the men and women categories, respectively. Osimhen whose goals were instrumental as Napoli scooped their first Scudetto prize title in 33 years and finished as the highest-ranked African in the 2023 Ballon d’Or when he […]
Kenya is sending 1,500 farm workers to Israel, according to the labour ministry
The announcement comes nearly two weeks after Malawi sent 221 young people to work on Israeli farms, triggering a backlash against the government there. The casual workers will be deployed on three-year renewable contracts, “with a guaranteed net [monthly] income” of $1,500 (£1,195). Israel has turned to Africa to fill a severe labour gap on […]
INEC agrees to rerun election in two polling units in Saki West State Constituency as ordered by Court of Appeal
Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it will soon conduct the rerun election in two polling units in Saki West State Constituency, as ordered by Court of Appeal. The Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Oyo State, Dr Adeniran Tella, stated this yesterday in an interview with Newsmen on the sidelines of the 2023 Annual Christmas […]
