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Sudan sovereign council chairman sworn in
Sudan is taking further steps in its transition towards civilian rule Wednesday with the swearing in of a new sovereign council and the appointment of a prime minister.
Protect humanitarian workers, 5 die every week – UN chief
The United Nations on Monday reaffirmed its demand for the protection of humanitarians by world leaders and parties to conflicts around the world.
UN: 35,000 killed so far by Boko Haram in Nigeria
An estimated 35,000 persons have lost their lives in the ongoing Boko Haram insurgency in Adamawa, Borno, and Yobe States and other parts of Nigeria since the beginning of the conflict in 2009, the United Nations has said.
Sudanese army, civilians seal power-sharing deal
Sudan’s ruling military council and civilian opposition alliance have signed a landmark power-sharing deal.
Ethiopian premier arrives for signing ceremony of Sudan’s political declarations
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed on Saturday arrived in Khartoum to attend the signing ceremony of Sudan’s transitional period documents.
Jubilation in Sudan as agreement to hand over power to the people is set...
The ruling military and leaders of the protest in Sudan must seal on Saturday a historic agreement paving the way for a transfer of power to civilians, which the population hopes will bring them more freedom and a better life.
Sudan to launch historic transition to civilian rule
Sudan’s military rulers and protest leaders on Saturday are scheduled to sign a landmark deal reached after a bloody uprising which is meant to pave the way for civilian rule.
Drunk soldiers kill three, injure five in Lagos border community
Three persons were killed and five others injured on Monday night after some drunk soldiers went berserk at a Lagos-Ogun border community.
Senator Gyang: Why greater attention must be paid to securing Nigerians
Following the lingering security situation in the country, the Senator representing Plateau North Senatorial District, Istifanus Gyang, has said that every part of the country requires rapid, sustained and sufficient cover to deal with its emerging security challenges.
Suicide bombers kill three in Maiduguri
Two female suicide bombers killed three civilians and wounded eight in a suspected Boko Haram attack in northeast Nigeria, emergency services said Wednesday.
Omoyele Sowore’s arrest: President Buhari’s government behaving like Sani Abacha’s – Wole Soyinka
Mr Sowore, a presidential candidate in the last election, was arrested on Saturday for calling for a revolution against poor governance.
US, Taliban push for peace deal in new round of Doha talks
The US and the Taliban will seek to iron out a peace agreement to end Afghanistan's 18-year conflict during a fresh round of talks in Qatar's capital, Doha.
Boko Haram slices off women’s ears in new level of brutality
There is really no limit to the brutality of Boko Haram insurgents as some women have found out in Kalagari community, a border village in northern Cameroon near Nigeria.
Twin attacks kill 20 police in Yemen’s Aden
Two separate attacks killed at least 20 police in Yemen’s government-held second city Aden Thursday, one by Shiite rebels and the other by jihadists, security and medical sources said.
UN: 3,812 Afghans killed or wounded in first half of 2019
At least 3,812 Afghan civilians were killed or wounded in the first half of 2019 in the war against militant groups, the UN said.
Russian airstrike kills 19 in Syria
Sixteen civilians were among 19 people killed Monday in a Russian airstrike on a market in northwest Syria, a monitor said, in the latest violence to plague the opposition bastion.
At least five dead in car bomb attack
At least five people were killed and several wounded when a car bomb was detonated on Monday outside a hotel in the Somali capital Mogadishu, a security officer and witnesses said.
Female suicide bomber kills two policemen, four civilians
A female suicide bomber killed six people — including two policemen — in Pakistan’s restive northwest Sunday in an attack claimed by the Taliban, officials said.
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Police officers face dismissal for executing arrested suspects
The police in Lagos have said four of its officers are being interrogated for executing two suspects they arrested on Monday at Ipayi area, Iba, Lagos.
Nasarawa governor charges security operatives to find deputy’s attackers
Governor Sule, who spoke to journalists through the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Tijjani Ahmed, shortly after the emergency security meeting, said government has taken measures to provide total security and surveillance of the state.
PDP chieftain reveals what the party must do to win Edo
A chieftain of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Madona Igbinoba, has again warned the national leadership of the party of the need to conduct state Congress to usher in a new exco if it hopes to win the state in the 2020 governorship election.
‘Armed robbers’ arrested while fighting over loot
Two suspected armed robbers have been arrested while fighting over their proceeds from a robbery operation they carried out in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State.
Senator Useni: Nigeria can’t abandon political zoning yet
Plateau State governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2019 General Elections, Gen. Jeremiah Timbut Useni (retd), says Nigeria is not yet mature politically to jettison the zoning arrangement that has been producing leaders at different levels of society from diverse communities.
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INEC begins distribution of uncollected PVCs in Bayelsa and Kogi September 2
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it will begin the distribution of 219,935 uncollected Personal Voter Cards (PVCs) in Bayelsa and Kogi on Sept. 2 preparatory to governorship elections in the states
Serie A coaching shuffle gives Napoli hope of toppling Juventus
As the sole survivor of a coaching shuffle among the leading challengers, Carlo Ancelotti could have the best chance to end Napoli’s 30-year wait for the Serie A title.
NCDMB wants National Assembly to move local content act to other sectors
The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has urged the ninth Assembly to continue with effort to extend the Nigerian Content Act to other critical sectors of the economy.
Attack on Rivers waste agency’s workers condemnable – administrator
Sole Administrator of Rivers State Waste Management Agency (RIWAMA), Felix Obuah, has condemned the attack on workers of the agency, who were on sanitation duties in the state.
Police foil jail break in Keffi prison
Men of the Nigerian Police were, on Thursday morning, mobilised to foil an attempted jail break by inmates at the Keffi minimum security prison, in Keffi town, Keffi local government area of Nasarawa state over poor feeding and lack of facilities.