Nigerian woman hacked to death with machete in Ijebu-Ode, police say
Bella Ifasola OGUN, Nigeria – A Nigerian woman in her 30s was murdered in Ijebu Ode, Ogun State, police said Sunday. Olubukonla Adebanjo, 35, was reportedly hacked to death with…
Tanzanian artist who burned president’s picture jailed
BBC A Tanzanian portrait artist, who was accused of burning a photo of President Samia Suluhu Hassan, has been sentenced to two years in prison or a fine of $2,000…
Terrorists locally dubbed as bandits in Nigeria kidnap two journalists, wives, children
Morakinyo Akinosun KADUNA, Nigeria – Terrorists locally dubbed as bandits in Nigeria – on Saturday night invaded Dahjonu community in Millennium City of Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State…
Gunmen kidnap former labour leader in Nigeria
Olayomi Koiki KADUNA, Nigeria – A former President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has been abducted by gunmen. Takai Shamang, 78, was reportedly abducted in his hometown, Biniki, in…
Niger, Burkina Faso, Mali military leaders sign treaty to become confederation
Reuters NIAMEY – Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso, three military-led West African states, signed a confederation treaty on Saturday, underscoring their determination to chart a joint course outside the regional…
Government Money Must Be Held in Trust: A Story of Integrity in My Experience with Hon. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, the Governor of Ondo State, Pelumi Olajengbesi writes
In the gradual recuperation of the global pandemic in 2020, I was engaged to carry out a recovery on behalf of the Ondo State government. An older friend had recommended…
Israeli strike kills 16 at Gaza school, military says it targeted gunmen
Reuters At least 16 people were killed in an Israeli strike on a school sheltering displaced Palestinian families in central Gaza on Saturday, the Palestinian health ministry said, in an…
Nigeria unveils Samoa agreement amidst LGBT controversy
Agency Report Abuja — The Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Atiku Bagudu, announced on Saturday that the Nigerian government would make the Samoa Agreement public. This move aims to…
Man in Nigeria jumps into Osun river after complaining about hardship
Matthew Onocheta A Nigerian man identified as Femi on Saturday in Osogbo, Osun State jumped into Osun river, after he complained about hardship, according to sources. Femi reportedly stood on…
Nigeria’s power grid collapses for fourth time in 2024
Olayomi Koiki Nigeria’s Power grid has collapsed again, with the country currently generating 0.80 Mega watt of electricity, local news outlets report Saturday. A check on the website of Independent…