Mali’s Defence Minister General Sadio Camara has been killed amid coordinated attacks on military sites across the West African country, sources told Al Jazeera. The news on Sunday came a day after Camara’s house in the garrison town of Kati came under attack. Brant Philip, a security analyst, disclosed this is his X handle. “Malian…
*Demands just transition as livelihoods crumble By Victor Ahiuma-Young The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers, NUPENG, has raised serious concerns over escalating job losses and what it described as increasing suppression of workers’ rights in the nation’s oil and gas industry.In his valedictory speech at the union’s 6th Quadrennial Delegates Conference in…
The New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP, has backed the political realignment involving some opposition leaders in the country. In a statement signed by its national publicity secretary, Ladipo Johnson the party noted that the vision of a rejuvenated Nigeria has brought the opposition together with a singular, unwavering focus. The statement said, “We are no…
By: Kingsley Omonobi The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) said on Sunday that barely five years after it recorded the first seizure of the deadly terror drug, Captagon, in Africa at the Apapa seaport in Lagos, operatives of the Agency have again intercepted a consignment of the amphetamine substance in Kwara state. The agency…
Yam prices have continued to fluctuate across Lagos markets, with traders attributing the increase to transportation costs, seasonal supply patterns, and sourcing challenges. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that both traders and consumers are increasingly weighing transport fares and convenience when purchasing the staple food. Yams remain one of Nigeria’s most consumed staples,…
A political pressure group, Oyo Defender, has expresses concern over what it described as emerging political maneuvers aimed at promoting a former commissioner in the administration of late governor Abiola Ajimobi as a contender in the 2027 Oyo State governorship election. The group made its position known in a statement signed by its Secretary, Adedosu…
The Nigerian Army said troops from the 82 Division have dismantled a notorious camp associated with the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and the Eastern Security Network (ESN) in Imo State. In a statement shared on its official X handle, the Army said the troops acted on credible intelligence to carry out the operations…
Air Peace has reduced its Abuja-London flight frequency to three times per week amid Jet A1 (aviation fuel) supply constraints. The airline made the announcement in a statement it posted on X on Saturday. “We wish to inform you that our Abuja to London service has been temporarily adjusted to three weekly flights until July…
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has described the news of the death of former Super Eagles forward Michael Eneramo as devastating and a huge blow to the Nigerian football family. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Eneramo died after collapsing during a friendly match in Kaduna on Friday morning. The 40-year-old reportedly played…
By Steve Oko UMUAHIA — Immediate past Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, has attributed her success and the relative peace recorded in the ministry during her tenure to the “free hand” granted her by President Bola Tinubu. Speaking at a grand homecoming reception organised in her honour by the people of…
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