< 1 mn read The death toll in an attack in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) on Friday by militants and Islamist rebels has risen to at least 41, the government said on Monday. Red Cross volunteers and young people from the village of Masala in the eastern North Kivu province have been searching for bodies since the […]
< 1 mn read BLANTYRE, Malawi (Reuters) -Malawi’s Vice President Saulos Klaus Chilima and nine others on board a military aircraft that went missing on Monday were killed in a plane crash, President Lazarus Chakwera said on Tuesday. The aircraft carrying Chilima, 51, left the capital Lilongwe at 09:17 a.m. (0717 GMT) on Monday but was unable to land […]
< 1 mn read Uganda’s hopes of making an impact in the World Cup qualifiers suffered a setback as defensive errors led to a crucial defeat against Algeria at Namboole Stadium. Despite a promising start with Travis Mutyaba’s early goal, Uganda’s defense crumbled, allowing Algeria to capitalize and secure a 2-1 victory. After a composed win against Botswana days […]
< 1 mn read Senator Abdul Ningi of Bauchi North Senatorial District has resumed Senate sessions on Tuesday following a three-month suspension. The Senate lifted his suspension, which began on March 12, 2024, after a motion by Deputy Minority Leader Senator Abba Moro expressing regret on Ningi’s behalf. Senator Moro committed to taking full responsibility for Ningi’s previous actions, […]
< 1 mn read A man, yet to be identified, was captured in a viral video narrating how some rail fittings connecting the Second Niger Bridge were allegedly removed by suspected scavengers. When contacted about the incident, Uche Orji, the Chief Press Secretary to the Minister of Works, David Umahi, stated that security measures had been taken but declined […]
< 1 mn read The NLC and TUC initiated a strike over issues including the National Minimum Wage, electricity rate increase, and band categories, among others. Subsequently, Aviation Unions have suspended their strike, resulting in the resumption of operations at domestic airports, including Murtala Mohammed Airport Terminal II operated by Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Ltd.
< 1 mn read The nationwide indefinite strike called by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress has had severe repercussions for individuals living with underlying health conditions like diabetes, cancer, and cardiovascular diseases. Bernard Enyia, the National Coordinator of Persons Living with Diabetes in Nigeria, expressed concern over the impact of the strike on this vulnerable […]
< 1 mn read On Thursday, the Minister of Defence, Muhammad Badaru, announced that the service chiefs have significantly increased their productivity, resulting in notable achievements over the past year. Speaking at the Ministerial Sectorial Update in Abuja, Badaru highlighted that the collaboration among the service chiefs and sister agencies has led to the elimination of over 9,300 bandits […]
< 1 mn read Alhaji Sulaiman Obasa, father of the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has passed away. Obasa died on Tuesday morning. Confirming his demise, Fatai Olagoke Ajibola, Secretary of the Orile Agege Local Council Development Area chapter of the All Progressives Congress and Special Adviser to the Speaker on Political and Legislative […]
2 mn read The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), which has been advocating for increased funding for the education sector and improved welfare for its members, appears poised to initiate a nationwide strike as their 14-day ultimatum draws to a close on Sunday. Reports indicate that members of the union at the University of Jos staged a […]
