Twenty-four soldiers have been killed in an attack by militants in eastern Mali, the country’s army has said. Another 29 were also injured during a joint operation between troops from Mali and Niger in the Gao border region. Mali’s army…
Banditry: Army bans motorcycles in Zamfara, Kano, Katsina, four others (Punch)
The Nigerian Army has banned the use of motorcycles within the hinterland and forests of seven states. The states are: Kano, Katsina, Zamfara, Sokoto, Kaduna, Kebbi and Niger. The Army said it observed the use of motorcycles by bandits, kidnappers,…
Niger man deported by Israel marooned in Ethiopian airport (BBC)
A Niger national who was expelled from Israel has been stuck at the international airport in Ethiopia’s capital, Addis Ababa, since November after his home country refused to take him back. “I have been staying here at the airport under…
Boko Haram: Buhari convenes LCBC security meeting
President Muhammadu Buhari, in his capacity as Chairman of the Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Lake Chad Basin Commission (LCBC), has convened a consultation of Heads of State and Government of the LCBC scheduled to take…
Yellow fever: Nigeria, partners target 26.2m people for vaccination (Nation)
No fewer than 26.2 million People are expected to be vaccinated in the second round of the yellow fever campaign, it was learnt. The campaign is taking place as Nigeria experiences a yellow fever outbreak. Since its start in September…
Strike’ll affect payment of salaries, FG warns (Vanguard)
Commercial activities in some states of the federation were grounded, yesterday, following the strike declared by organised labour to press home demand for a new minimum wage. This came as the Federal Government, yesterday, warned that the strike will affect…
Manufacturing, agriculture key to economic growth, development says Dangote
Executive Director of the Dangote Group, Hajiya Halima Dangote, has urged millennials in Nigeria and across Africa to diversify from service-oriented enterprises to manufacturing and agriculture in a bid to fast-track the development of the continent and better life for…
APC understands Nigeria’s challenges and is addressing them, says Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari Thursday in Daura said the combined efforts of defectors and their backers in the opposition will not distract his administration from the good work it is doing for the benefit and development of Nigeria. President Buhari stressed…