NIGER: New govt to prosecute former President Bazoum for ‘high treason’
Africa
August 15, 2023
NIGER: New govt to prosecute former President Bazoum for ‘high treason’
By OUR REPORTER, Niamey, with input from agencies The Military Government of the Republic of Niger has said that ousted…
Immediate past Army Chief Yahaya turbaned Zarumman Sokoto, as Sultan rewards loyalty to nation at state govt’s event
Defence
August 14, 2023
Immediate past Army Chief Yahaya turbaned Zarumman Sokoto, as Sultan rewards loyalty to nation at state govt’s event
By OUR REPORTER, Sokoto In his royal policy of appreciating good work by way of encouragement to show that commitment…
EL-RUFAI: MURIC tells Tinubu to save North West alliance
General News
August 13, 2023
EL-RUFAI: MURIC tells Tinubu to save North West alliance
By BASHIR ADEFAKA Foremost Islamic human rights organisation Nigeria, the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), has told President Bola Ahmed Tinubu…
Air strikes target oil thieves in Niger Delta, IPOB elements, terrorists in Northeast – Report
Defence
August 13, 2023
Air strikes target oil thieves in Niger Delta, IPOB elements, terrorists in Northeast – Report
Air power’s ubiquitous tendencies through its speed, range and flexibility again came to fore as various Nigerian Air Force (NAF)…
Emefiele must not be made a scapegoat, Bakare tells FG
Business
August 13, 2023
Emefiele must not be made a scapegoat, Bakare tells FG
Popular cleric, Pastor Tunde Bakare says that even though the suspended Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin…
SERAP sues Akpabio, Abass over ‘plan to spend N110bn on bulletproof cars, others’
Anti-Corruption War
August 13, 2023
SERAP sues Akpabio, Abass over ‘plan to spend N110bn on bulletproof cars, others’
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against the Senate President, Mr Godswill Akpabio and Speaker of…
Ukrainians paying up to $10,000 to escape draft – FT
Defence
August 13, 2023
Ukrainians paying up to $10,000 to escape draft – FT
Thousands of Ukrainians have managed to dodge conscription thanks to various schemes in a corrupt system, the newspaper reports Thousands…
Stop ‘thinking about war,’ Lula tells Biden
Defence
August 13, 2023
Stop ‘thinking about war,’ Lula tells Biden
The Brazilian leader has claimed that he will try to persuade the US president to focus on investment rather than…
Invasion of Niger will lead to “protracted confrontation”, Putin warns ECOWAS
Defence
August 13, 2023
Invasion of Niger will lead to “protracted confrontation”, Putin warns ECOWAS
As the Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) orders activation of standby…
ECOWAS warns Russia against involving Wagner Group in Niger Republic
Africa
August 13, 2023
ECOWAS warns Russia against involving Wagner Group in Niger Republic
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has warned Russia against involving a private military contractor, Wagner Group in…