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Five killed in Sierra Leone riot
At least five persons were killed Saturday in the town of Makeni in northern Sierra Leone, a police officer said, in rioting sparked by the relocation of a power plant.
Sierra Leone president accuses opposition of ‘terrorizing’ state
Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio on Friday vowed to crush an act of “terrorism” been allegedly perpetrated against the state and accused the main opposition All People’s Congress (APC) of being behind it.
Sierra Leone’s president still in quarantine as coronavirus cases up in Ghana, Ivory Coast
President of Sierra Leone Julius Maada Bio has now spent three days on self-quarantine.
Idris Elba given Sierra Leone citizenship on first visit
The British film star landed in the capital Freetown on Wednesday for his first visit to the country. Elba said that citizenship was “the biggest honour I could get from my country”.
Journalists ‘beaten’ by presidential guards
Three journalists were “beaten” by presidential bodyguards in an attack at a football match in Sierra Leone which left one of them in hospital, a union said Monday.
Sierra Leone president declares rape a national emergency
Sierra Leone's president has officially declared a national emergency on rape and sexual violence in a major step toward addressing the issue in the West African nation.
Sierra Leone opens graft probe into actions of previous government
Sierra Leone's president Julius Maada Bio has tasked a special commission with investigating allegations of widespread corruption and abuse of office under the government of his predecessor.
Sierra Leone remembers victims of deadly mudslide
Sierra Leone's president Julius Maada Bio on Tuesday joined dozens of survivors of a mudslide that hit the capital of Freetown last year to remember the dead.
Ex-President Jonathan urges credible, peaceful elections in Sierra Leone
Ahead of Wednesday’s general elections in Sierra Leone, former President Goodluck Jonathan has urged the people of the West African nation to conduct peaceful and credible polls.
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Kano Disco urges tenants to verify electricity bill before renting apartment
The Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO) on Tuesday urged potential tenants to always verify electricity bill status before renting apartments in Kano, Katsina and Jigawa States.
Nigerian seaports to commence 24-hour operation
Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Bashir Jamoh, disclosed this on Tuesday in Lagos while briefing the media after the second edition of the monthly meeting of heads of maritime parastatals, held at the NIMASA headquarters.
China achieves progress in battle against cyber crimes – report
China said it has made headway in cracking down on illegal online businesses, said a report on the country’s cybersecurity in 2019.
Kwara records eight new cases of coronavirus
Kwara has recorded eight new cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic as at 11.45p.m on Monday, Aug 10.
Obadiah Mailafia: Serving northern governor a Boko Haram leader
Dr. Obadiah Mailafia, a former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, says repentant terrorists revealed that a serving northern governor is a Boko Haram leader. Mailafia said this on ‘Morning Crossfire’ programme on Nigeria Info Abuja 95.1FM on Monday.
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Benue governor rejects invitation to rejoin APC
Benue state governor Samuel Ortom has rejected the invitation extended to him by the All Progressive Congress to return to the party, noting that he is fully committed to the ideas of the Peoples Democratic Party.
Russia’s coronavirus vaccine undergoes final testing phase
Russian Deputy Health Minister, Oleg Grinev, says a state laboratory vaccine for the novel coronavirus is undergoing final testing phase, expected to be registered next week.
Barcelona to make £14 million bid for Manchester City defender
Barcelona are set to make a €15 million (£14m/$18m) bid for Eric Garcia in the coming days after the defender turned down a contract extension with Manchester City.
Over five million apply for 400,000 N-Power jobs
The Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, on Tuesday, announced that the registration of Batch C of its N-Power programme has closed.
China achieves progress in battle against cyber crimes – report
China said it has made headway in cracking down on illegal online businesses, said a report on the country’s cybersecurity in 2019.