The Coalition of United Political Parties on Thursday commended former President, Olusegun Obasanjo for successfully negotiating a cessation of hostilities between the Ethiopian government and the Tigrayans, describing him as “a reformer, visionary and defender of democracy in Nigeria and…
New October date set for talks in Ethiopia’s Tigray war
The African Union has scheduled peace talks to resolve Ethiopia’s Tigray conflict for Oct. 24, the Ethiopian prime minister’s national security adviser said Thursday. The statement from Redwan Hussein came as fighting continued between Ethiopia’s federal government troops and the…
African Union calls for end to Omicron travel curbs on some African nations
The African Union on Tuesday called for an urgent end to travel restrictions imposed on some of its member states, saying the measures effectively penalize governments for timely data sharing in line with international health regulations. The measures act “as…
Africa, Johnson & Johnson sign agreement for 400m doses of COVID-19 vaccines
The African Union (AU) and Johnson & Johnson have signed a historic COVID-19 vaccine procurement agreement for 400 million doses of the single-shot vaccine. According to a statement on Monday, the vaccine procurement agreement signed on Sunday, is expected to…
COVID-19 claims 16 more lives, as NCDC announces another 1,368 cases
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) reported 1,368 new infections of COVID-19 Tuesday. In a Twitter update via its verified handle, the government agency said there are now 148,296 confirmed cases of the disease caused by the novel coronavirus…
NCDC confirms 1,114 new COVID-19 cases, total now 128,674
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) reported 1,114 new infections of COVID-19 Friday. In a Twitter update via its verified handle, the government agency said there are now 128,674 confirmed cases of the disease caused by the novel coronavirus…
Nigeria reports 1,398 COVID-19 cases, bringing total to 103,999
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) reported 1398 new infections of COVID-19 Wednesday. In a Twitter update via its verified handle, the government agency said there are now 103,999 confirmed cases of the disease caused by the novel coronavirus…
*92 suspected cultists nabbed, as police foil robbery attacks in Lagos (DailyTrust) *Lagos discharges five patients (Nation)
92 suspected cultists nabbed, as police foil robbery attacks in Lagos (DailyTrust) The Lagos State Police Command yesterday said it has arrested 92 suspected members of various secret cult groups. The police alleged the suspects were behind the series of…
Buhari set to sign AfCFTA
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the recommendations of the Presidential Committee on the Impact and Readiness Assessment of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), agreement. A statement by the President’s spokeman, Garba Shehu, says the by this, he will…