No civilian houses demolished in Jaji Military Cantonment, says Commander
The Commander Infantry Corps, Nigerian Army, Maj.-Gen. Usman Yusuf has dispelled rumours being peddled in the social media of civilian houses purportedly demolished in the Jaji Military Cantonment. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the commander took journalists to the area where the alleged demolition was falsely circulated to have been carried out. […]
Lawal visits communities attacked by bandits in Zamfara
Gov. Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State on Wednesday visited some communities affected by recent banditry activities in the state and solicited for constant prayers from the community members. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), various communities in the state had suffered from recent bandits’ attacks and kidnapping activities. The security challenges were rendering […]
Blast explodes near UN aid helicopter in Burkina Faso
A UN chartered helicopter delivering food aid to the town of Solle in northwest Burkina Faso was caught in an explosion shortly after landing on Tuesday, injuring two people. The aircraft, chartered by the World Food Programme (WFP), had just unloaded humanitarian supplies when the blast occurred nearby. One crew member and a government partner […]
President departs Abuja on two-nation tour
President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja on Thursday, August 14, for a two-nation trip to Japan and Brazil. He will stop over in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, before proceeding to Japan. In Japan, Tinubu will attend the Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9) in the City of Yokohama from August 20 to 22. […]
Tinubu appoints Odion, Rabiu as FCCPC commissioners
President Bola Tinubu has nominated Louis Odion as Executive Commissioner, Operations, and Ummasalma Isiyaku Rabiu as Executive Commissioner (Corporate Services) of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC). The nominations are subject to confirmation by the Senate in accordance with the provisions of the FCCPC Act, 2018. Odion from Edo State is a veteran […]
The Power of the State in Africa
By Toyin Falola I am thankful to the Makerere Institute of Social Research in Uganda for the opportunity to speak on this important topic. For decades, it has served as a major intellectual center that serves our continent. Professor Lyn Ossome is warm and welcoming, States in Africa are not a single, unified institution; they […]
Govt withdraws charges against Ibom Air passenger, reduces Kwam1’s ban period
The federal government haswithdrawn charges against Ms. Comfort Emmanson and reduced the flight ban placed on the musician Ayinde Wasiu Marshall aka Kwam1 from six months to one month. A statement by the Minister of Aviation and Aero development, Festus Keyamo said the government after consultations with stakeholders in the aviation sector decided to take […]
FG, two firms to construct $60bn speed rail in Nigeria
The Federal Government, De-Sadel Nigeria Ltd. and China Liancai Petroleum Investment Holdings Limited are set to commence construction of a 4000km high speed rail across six states of the federation. This was disclosed during the presentation of the $60 billion proof-of-funds to Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Sen. George Akume, by the […]
NBA slams Ibom Air over passenger’s undignified treatment
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has condemned the treatment of Ms Comfort Emmanson aboard Ibom Air, describing it as reckless, unlawful and a grave violation of her right to dignity. This is contained in a statement by the NBA President, Mr Afam Osigwe (SAN) and the General Secretary, Dr Mobolaji Ojibara. The News Agency of […]
Let us unionise your workers, NLC tells Dangote Industries
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Lagos State Chapter, has urged Dangote Industries Ltd. to let its employees join workers’ unions to ensure protection of their rights. The Chairperson, NLC, Lagos State Chapter, Mrs Funmi Sesi, made the appeal during a tour of Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Dangote Fertiliser Plant by members of Labour Writers Association […]
