Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso formally leave ECOWAS
Agency Report The three junta-led West African nations of Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso have formally withdrawn from the regional bloc known as the Economic Community of West African States…
Sharia Court not allowed in Ogun, governor warns
Olayomi Koiki Nigeria’s Ogun State Government has warned against any attempt to establish a Sharia Court in the southwestern state. In a Tuesday statement signed by Governor Dapo Abiodun,the government…
Coca-Cola issues safety recall of soft drinks in Europe over chemical chlorate concerns
BRUSSELS — Coca-Cola has recalled some of its soft drinks in Europe after higher-than-normal levels of a chemical called chlorate were detected in bottles and cans at a production plant…
New backlash over Trump plan to move Palestinians out of Gaza
An idea floated by US President Donald Trump to move Gazans to Egypt or Jordan faced a renewed backlash Tuesday as hundreds of thousands of Gazans displaced by the Israel-Hamas…
Nigeria police reportedly threaten to sue Omoyele Sowore over viral ‘police extortion’ video; human rights activist rejects bail conditions after honouring police invitation, opts to stay in police custody till ‘joke is over’
Morakinyo Akinosun ABUJA – Police in Nigeria are reportedly threatening to take legal action against Nigerian human rights activist Omoyele Sowore after the outspoken activist refused to provide a statement…
OONI RESOLVES ISSUES BETWEEN AARE AFE BABALOLA AND DELE FAROTIMI
OONI RESOLVES ISSUES BETWEEN AARE AFE BABALOLA AND DELE FAROTIMI Dele is forgiven – Afe Babalola The Ooni of Ife, Arole Oduduwa Olofin Adimula, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, CFR, Ojaja…
Elephant kills tourist while saving grandchildren in South Africa: official
Bella Ifasola An elephant at South Africa’s iconic Kruger National Park – on Saturday, trampled a 59-year-old grandfather to death while trying to save his grandchildren from the charging animal,…
At least 27 Nigerian soldiers killed in jihadist suicide attack
MAIDUGURI, Nigeria – At least 27 Nigerian soldiers were killed in a jihadist suicide attack in the northeast, two army sources told AFP on Sunday. On Friday, troops launched a…
GRUESOME MURDER OF KAYODE TAIWO, a.k a RIKATO
GRUESOME MURDER OF KAYODE TAIWO, a.k a RIKATO A group of young boys who survive by doing the job of undertakers went to Ponyan, Yagba East, Kogi state from Egbe,…
At least 18 burnt to death as fuel-laden tanker explodes in Nigeria’s Enugu, the third incident in 1 week
Olayomi Koiki At least 18 people were burnt to death and 13 others injured after a fuel-laden tanker exploded in southeastern Nigeria, authorities said, in a third incident recorded within…