Nigeria Labour Congress threatens strike as armed security operatives invade Labour House in Abuja
The armed security operatives invaded the Labour House on Wednesday night Olayomi Koiki Abuja – The Nigeria Labour Congress has threatened to withdraw its services following the invasion of its…
After criticisms, Nigeria’s Ogun State Governor Abiodun orders refund of jobseekers’ recruitment fees
The government said it acknowledges that the country’s current economic situation had also considered the ultimate aim of the recruitment exercise Sodiq Rabiu Nigeria’s Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun has…
UK government calls on Elon Musk to act responsibly amid provocative posts as unrest grips the country
Britain has been shaken by violence for more than a week, as police clashed with crowds spouting anti-immigrant and Islamophobic slogans in cities and towns from Northern Ireland to the…
Nigeria police arrest suspected foreign sponsors of protest with Russian flag
Kano State Commissioner of Police revealed this after meeting Governor Abba Yusuf Matthew Onocheta KANO, Nigeria – The Nigeria Police have announced the arrest of foreign nationals suspected of sponsoring…
Nigeria’s central bank auctions $876 million to 26 banks
Martins Owoseni Abuja – The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has successfully auctioned $876.26 million to 26 deposit money banks (DMBs) in the latest Retail Dutch Auction System (RDAS) held…
Family of French explorer who died in Titan sub disaster seeks $50m in lawsuit
Paul-Henri Nargeolet was among five who died when sub imploded during a voyage to the Titanic wreck site in 2023 The Guardian The family of a French explorer who died…
Congo’s president accuses former leader of backing a US-sanctioned rebel coalition
Tshisekedi’s accusation follows the U.S. announcement of sanctions against the AFC last month Associated Press Congo’s President Felix Tshisekedi accused former leader Joseph Kabila of backing a U.S.-sanctioned coalition of…
New Bangladesh police chief vows probe into protest killings, offers apology
More than 400 people were killed during weeks of clashes between protesters and security forces before ex-prime minister Sheikh Hasina quit on Monday AFP Bangladesh’s newly appointed police chief on…
Amnesty International says 21 killed in Nigeria hardship protests
Africa’s most populous country is suffering its worst economic crisis in a generation AFP Amnesty International has accused Nigerian security forces of killing at least 21 protesters during a week…
Olympics sees 40-plus cases of Covid and respiratory disease: WHO
Several high profile athletes have suffered from Covid-19 at the 2024 Paris Games AFP Geneva – More than 40 athletes at the Paris Olympics have tested positive for Covid-19 and…