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 […]
Iran Retaliates, Attack United States Bases in Iraq – Iranian forces launched more than a dozen ballistic missiles against two military bases in Iraq housing U.S forces – The al-Asad airbase in western Iraq was hit by at least six missiles on Tuesday, January 7 – There is no official word yet on the number […]
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, […]
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 […]
Buhari Knows Fate Today as Tribunal Rules. Presidential election tribunal: Judgement day as Buhari, Atiku know fate (Live Updates) 10:46 AM 31292 views by Nurudeen Lawal The Presidential Election Petitions Tribunal is set to give its final verdict on the petition filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, challenging […]
Nigerias President Buhari Meets APC Governors Closed Doors Aso Rock President Muhammadu Buhari has met with governors on the platform of the All progressives Congress (APC) – The meeting had governors of 10 states and the deputies governors of Kaduna and Katsina – Discussions between the president and the governors may partly centre on the […]
President Muhammadu Buhari and wife, Aisha, on Saturday, performed Umrah (lesser Hajj) at the Masjid Haram (the Grand Mosque) in Makkah, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Buhari who embarked on the journey with close personal aides on Thursday, May 16, 2019, was invited by King Salman Bin Abdulaziz, the ruler of Saudi Arabia and Custodian […]
The Courts Must Declare Atiku Abubakar President Of Nigeria (1) By Femi Aribisala n January, 2019, President Obasanjo burst again on the political scene in Nigeria with a16-page broadside which he entitled: “Points for Concern and Action.” In this, he alleged that the upcoming 2019 presidential election was already shaping out to be nothing more […]
Mr Al Bashir to be Tried for Money Laundering and Financing Terrorism Sudan’s public prosecutor has ordered ousted president Omar Al Bashir to be interrogated on charges of money laundering and financing terrorism. Mr Al Bashir was removed by the military on April 11 after months of demonstrations against his rule. He is also wanted […]
Ailing Nigeria President May Extend his Stay in London-Sahara Reporters President Muhammadu Buhari may not return to the country on Sunday May 5 as scheduled due to health complications. Inside sources in the Presidency who spoke with SaharaReporters said there is a high likelihood of the President extending his stay on the orders of his […]
Sudan’s ousted Dictator president Omar al-Bashir transferred to prison Sudan’s deposed president Omar al-Bashir was moved to Kobar prison in the capital Khartoum late on Tuesday, two family sources said. Bashir is being held under tight security in solitary confinement, a source at the prison said. Since his removal by the military last Thursday, Bashir had been detained under […]
Nigeria in Crisis and on Edge The outcome of Nigeria’s recent presidential election was generally well received here in Washington. Incumbent Muhammadu Buhari — who four years ago became the first opposition party candidate to win a free and fair election in Africa’s most populous democracy — was reelected, to the relief of those in […]
