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Niger to let US forces arm drones in counter-terrorism fight
Niger will allow US forces stationed in the country to arm the drones being used to track jihadists, having previously allowed their use only for surveillance, the government said on Saturday.
Two dead, thousands flee as floods hit Malaysia’s Penang
At least two people have been killed and almost 2,000 evacuated after a storm triggered serious flooding Sunday in Malaysia's Penang, with the historic state capital under murky brown water.
Mali extends state of emergency by a year
Mali said on Saturday it will extend by a year the state of emergency that was first introduced after a November 2015 attack on a Bamako hotel.
IPOB threatens to take up arms if President Buhari fails to produce Nnamdi Kanu
The banned Indigenous People of Biafra on Monday threatened to take up arms against the Federal Government of President Muhammadu Buhari if it failed to produce its leader, Nnamdi Kanu, dead or alive, on Tuesday (today) in court.
Zimbabwe’s Robert Mugabe should be allowed to die in office – Zanu-PF youths
The youth wing of Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe’s ruling Zanu-PF party has proposed that the nonagenarian should be allowed to die in office, fuelling speculation that the 93 year-old leader was not keen on relinquishing power.
Somalia’s defence minister, army chief resign
Somalia’s defence minister and army chief have both resigned, without explaining why, in a potential blow to the government’s fight against Shabaab Islamist militants.
Pro-Biafra IPOB had plans to destabilize Nigeria – Mansur Dan-Ali
Nigeria’s Defence Minister, Mansur Dan-Ali, insists that separatist group the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), by their actions were planning to destabilize the country, hence the action taken by government to nip their activities in the bud.
Niger buries soldiers killed in ‘terrorist’ attack
Niger on Saturday buried soldiers killed in an ambush this week on the Niger-Mali border, which also claimed the lives of US special forces troops in the country to provide anti-terror support.
Japan deploys missile defence to northern island
Japan deployed Tuesday an additional missile defence system on its northern island of Hokkaido, days after North Korea launched a missile over the island, sparking emergency warnings to take cover.
Venezuela holds military drills after US threat
Venezuela has kicked off two days of nationwide military drills seen as a deterrent against military intervention by the United States.
Angolans choose new leader to replace Dos Santos
Angolans are heading to the polls to vote for a replacement for their veteran leader.
Nigerian Army school to train `Strike Force’
The Nigerian Army Special Forces School in Buni Yadi, Yobe, will train “strike forces” which will be deployed in liberated communities in North-East, Defence Minister, Mansur Dan-Ali, has said.
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FEC approves N307.5 million for NAFDAC operational vehicles
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved N307.5 million for the purchase of operational vehicles for the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC).
AGF: Federal government has ordered probe of court invasion by DSS
The Federal Government has ordered an investigation into the Friday invasion of the Federal High Court, Abuja, by the operatives of the Department of State Service, the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr. Abubakar Malami, has said.
Pensioners beg President Buhari to give them free healthcare services
The Nigeria Union of Pensioners (NUP) has appealed to President Muhammadu Buhari to approve free medical treatments for them who are 70 years and above across the country.
Speaker Gbajabiamila: House of Reps will pass PIB, new electoral act next year
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila has promised that the House of representatives will establish the first Library for the National Assembly, pass amendments to the Electoral Law and the Petroleum Industry Bill, (PIB) next year.
Court remands four suspects for allegedly trading in human parts
An Ilorin Magistrates’ Court, on Wednesday, remanded four suspects in an Ilorin Correctional Centre for allegedly buying and selling human parts in the metropolis.
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Jos DisCo outlaws estimated billing
The Jos Electricity Distribution Company (JEDC) has said the company has put an end to estimated billing of customers in Plateau, Benue, Bauchi and Gombe states for amount of energy they consumed.
Andy Delort: Neymar should show respect
Paris Saint-Germain star Neymar should show more respect according to Montpellier's Andy Delort, who criticised the forward's attitude.
Donald Trump, South Korean leader agree to continue talks with North Korea
South Korea’s President Moon Jae-in and US President Donald Trump agreed during a phone conversation to maintain dialogue with the nuclear-armed North, Seoul said Saturday, with the two allies noting the situation had become “grave”.
NAFDAC calls for strict compliance with safety regulations
The National Agency For Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has warned agro input dealers in Taraba State to get listed immediately or face the relevant sanctions which may let to closure of their businesses.
Kogi West: Senator Melaye heads to tribunal Monday
The Peoples Democratic Party on Thursday aligned itself with the decision of its Kogi West Senatorial candidate, Dino Melaye, to file a petition at the Kogi State Election Petition Tribunal over the declaration of the candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Smart Adeyemi, as the winner of the recent senatorial election.