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Founding Father of the Economic Community Of West African States (ECOWAS), General Yakubu Gowon, has written an open letter to the bloc, calling for "unity and lifting of sanctions on…

An agency controlled by Yemen’s Houthi group seen by Reuters has placed a ban on ships wholly or partially owned by Israeli individuals or entities and Israel-flagged vessels.US Navy Janae…

Heavy protest besieged the Zone 5 headquarters of the Police Command in Benin City on Wednesday 21 February, 2024 over the arrest of Barrister Julius Abure, the National Chairman of…

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has responded to a statement by the Department of State Services (DSS) which says, "shun protest in the interest of peace".Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC)The Umbrella…

Alabama lawmakers are advancing legislation that would strictly define who is considered female and male based on their reproductive systems. Opponents said the move could erode the rights of transgender…

King Charles III held an audience with Rishi Sunak, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (UK) following the Privy Council meeting, the Royal Family disclosed.King Charles III and Prime Minister…

Executive Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, will address Lagosians on Thursday 22 February, 2024.Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-OluThis was made known via a statement on Wednesday 21 February,…

President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu hosts former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon at State House, Abuja, today, Wednesday 21 February, 2024.President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu with General Yakubu Gowon…

In a statement on the death of Russian opposition leader, Alexei Navalny, the United Kingdom (UK) Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, said, "we sanctioned those running the prison where Navalny's body…

2023 Presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, disclosed, he "returned to the Federal High Court to attend to a “Cyberstalking” case instituted against me by a…

The Department of State Services (DSS) said, its "attention has been drawn to plans by sections of the organised labour to stage protests between 27th and 28th February, 2024 in…

Operatives of the Kaduna Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested one Captain Nuhu Haruna for an alleged criminal breach of trust to the tune…

Vice President, Kashim Shettima, has revealed plans by the Federal Government to restructure the Bank of Agriculture (BOA) to "bolster Nigeria's agricultural sector".Vice President, Kashim ShettimaAlso, according to a state…

President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed a new Director/Chief Executive Officer of Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU).Ms Hafsat Abubakar Bakari. Photo: @NGRPresidentThis was made known via a state house…

This is what the European Union (EU) Is doing and whyPresident of Russia, Vladimir Putin, and President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Photos: Getty ImagesAccording to finance.ec.europa.eu:Since March 2014, the EU has…

On Wednesday 21 February, 2024, the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) disclosed, one soldier has been killed and two others seriously wounded as intense fighting ignited again in Northern Gaza.Staff Sgt.…

Officers of the Ojodu Division on midnight patrol have arrested three men who stole cables from a building within the Ojodu area.Three men arrested for stealing cables in Ojodu neighbourhood.…

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) disclosed, a fire disaster which happened in Bauchi State on Monday 19 February, 2024 totally destroyed "109 shops affecting 153 traders".Fire disaster completely destroys…

The European Commission today, Tuesday 20 February, 2024, is announcing an initial €83 million in humanitarian aid to support the people affected by Russia's invasion on Ukraine in 2024.Flags of…

The ongoing trial of Emmanuella Eteta Ita, Head of Stakeholders Unit of the Federal Inland Revenue Services, FIRS and her Surestart School Limited was stalled on Monday, February 19, 2024,…