Abba Kyari, the trusted chief of staff to Nigeria’s president Muhammadu Buhari has died from complications related to Covid-19 after a nearly month-long battle with the virus. Kyari had widely been seen as one of the three or four most powerful people in Africa’s largest economy and said to have the complete trust of Buhari. […]
LAGOS — Nigeria will extend lockdowns in Lagos, Abuja and Ogun states for an additional 14 days to combat the new coronavirus, President Muhammadu Buhari said in an address to the nation on Monday that acknowledged the sacrifices of the country’s poor Initial 14-day lockdowns in the three areas began on March 30. Buhari said […]
. A spokesman said he was moved on the advice of his medical team and was receiving “excellent care”. Mr Johnson has asked Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab to deputise “where necessary”, the spokesman added. The prime minister, 55, was admitted to hospital in London with “persistent symptoms” on Sunday evening. The Queen has been kept […]
New details have emerged over what led to the death of Laetitia Dagan, an assistant director at the State House, Abuja, who was murdered on Monday night, February 17, in her apartment. Africa24hrs.com reports that Dagan was murdered by some Yahoo boys living around her residence. The deceased had reportedly complained that some Yahoo boys […]
NIGERIA First Lady Aisha Buhari at War with Presidential Aide Garba Shehu over Mamman Daura – A nephew to President Muhammadu Buhari has been accused of issuing presidential directives in contravention of the provision of the Nigerian Constitution – The allegation was made against Mamman Daura by the First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, […]
Putin,Buhari Partner To Improve Nigeria’s Oil Sector President Muhammadu Buhari and Russian President, Vladimir Putin on Wednesday agreed to put Nigeria-Russia relations on a fast track, and pursue the completion of partially completed and abandoned projects initiated by both countries. At a bilateral meeting which was held on Wednesday at the ongoing Russia-Africa Summit in Sochi, the […]
NLC Suspends Planned Strike As Negotiation Continues With FG Organised labour on Tuesday demanded documents from the Federal Government to support its claims during a negotiation on the consequential adjustments on the New National Minimum Wage. Labour suspended its planned strike as both sides agreed to continue negotiations today (Wednesday). The Minister of Labour and […]
Former PPRO Delta spokesperson gets cheque from Sanwo-Olu for saving robbery victim Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, presents a cheque to Ogudu Divisional Police Officer, SP Celestina Kalu (left),former Delta State Police command spokesperson as a reward for her benevolence and exemplary conduct in saving the life of Friday Ajabor (middle) who was shot […]
Father of three sent to prison allegedly raping his 9yrs step- daughter,his own daughter and 4yrs son A Magistrate Court in Ughelli, Delta State has reminded a father of three in prison custody for allegedly raping and sodomising his 9-years old step-daughter, his daughter aged 4 and son. The suspect, Friday Okosisi Oneh, who was […]
After Xenophobic Attacks, Nigeria and South Africa Reset Ties Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari traveled to Pretoria in early October to meet his South African counterpart, Cyril Ramaphosa, just weeks after the latest outbreak of attacks against foreigners—including Nigerians—in South Africa in September. The visit was intended to smooth over bilateral relations between Africa’s two largest […]
You’ll keep your fortune, Zimbabwe president assures Grace Mugabe Grace Mugabe, the widow of Zimbabwe’s former president Robert Mugabe, will keep the fortune accrued by her family during her husband’s 37 years in power, authorities said on Tuesday. “President Emmerson Mnangagwa has assured the family that they will keep their wealth,” said Obert Mpofu, secretary […]
Pres. Museveni and Ghetto Pres. Bobi Wine expected in Hoima today By Francis Mugerwa President Museveni is expected in Hoima district today where is expected to campaign for Harriet Businge Mugenyi, the NRM flag bearer in the Hoima Woman MP by election slated for Thursday September 26. Hoima Resident District commissioner Samuel Kisembo Araali says […]
