It is unclear how and when President Muhammadu Buhari would redesign the country’s problematic security architecture, but his publicised intention to do so draws attention to his role as Commander-in-Chief of the Nigerian Armed Forces. National Security Adviser Babagana Monguno Read more…
A total of 327 stranded Nigerians successfully evacuated by the Federal Government have departed Gatwick Airport, London, and are expected to arrive at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja. Ms Sarah Sanda, Special Assistant (Media) to the Minister of Read more…
Protesters are rallying in Belarus despite ongoing clashes with riot police who have deployed teargas and flash grenades, as they express discontent with incumbent President Alexander Lukashenko’s projected re-election. Lukashenko is forecast to receive a whopping 81.35 percent of the Read more…
Traditional and religious leaders across the country have pledged their support to fight against rape and violence against women. They made the pledge on Thursday at a Virtual Roundtable Conference on “Eliminating Gender Based Violence and Harmful Traditional Practices against Read more…
The current mischaracterisation of the Igbo ahead of next elections must be cleared. Law Mefor writes It is heartwarming that the quest for a Nigerian President of Igbo and South East extraction is gaining traction across regional, ethnic, religious and Read more…
The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare the 11 has called on political parties participating in the Edo 2020 election to go about their campaigns peacefully. The Royal Majesty made the call when he received a delegation of the All Progressives Read more…
The Kwara State Government has received N100 million grant from the World Bank to assist the state to strengthen its management of the coronavirus pandemic. Spokesman for the state’s Technical Committee on COVID-19, Mr Rafiu Ajakaye, said in a statement Read more…
Anambra state government has assured all oil exploration companiesworking in the state of favourable work conditions. The Permanent Secretary, Office of the Secretary to the stateGovernment, Dr. Emma Ude-Akpeh gave the assurance when he led topgovernment delegation to an oil Read more…
As follow up to the removal notices served to illegal occupants ofgovernment land at Isuanaocha, two weeks ago, Anambra State Task Forceon recovery of government land has commenced demolition of structures,illegally occupied within the Isuanocha Community Secondary Schoolland. The enforcement Read more…
Rescuers assist demonstrators during a protest in Beirut. © Reuters / Thaier Al-Sudani Army has been deployed to Beirut downtown to quell protests over the deadly blast earlier this week. At least 238 people were injured and 63 of them Read more…
Prince Uche Anazodo, wife and children, along with friends and family, paid the final respect to the late Evang Mrs Charity Ekwutosi Oli (Osodieme) of Uruoji village, Nri. Prince Anazodo went all out to mark the event in a grand Read more…
News analysis by Taiye Elebiyo-Edeni, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Nigerian transportation industry which comprises aviation, land (road and rail) and maritime subsectors has faced challenges of infrastructure deficit since independence and successive administrations have taken steps to address these Read more…