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APC congress: Protest in Niger over consensus candidates
Protests on Saturday trailed the affirmation method adopted for the emergence of executives of the All Progressives Congress State in Niger State.
Protest in Jos over detention of Senator Jang by EFCC
Protests rock the Plateau State High Court, Jos over the continuing detention of Jonah David Jang, a former Plateau State governor and current senator representing Plateau North Senatorial District by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), for allegedly embezzling N6.3 billion.
India govt approves death penalty for child rapists
India’s government on Saturday approved the death penalty for child rapists, after the gang rape and murder of an eight-year-old girl and a series of other horrific sexual assaults caused nationwide outrage.
Sudan’s Omar al-Bashir sacks foreign minister
President Omar al-Bashir on Thursday fired Sudan's Foreign Minister Ibrahim Ghandour, state media reported, after he said that Sudanese diplomats abroad had been unpaid for months.
Gaza protests fade for now, but both sides brace for more
Protests along the Gaza border with Israel have dwindled after the conflict's deadliest day in years, but both sides braced for further tensions Monday after Palestinians called for more demonstrations.
Sudan releases dozens arrested over bread protests
Activists say Sudanese authorities have released dozens of people arrested for taking part in last month's protests against rising bread prices.
Protests over mining deaths pose new challenge to Morocco
Protests over the deaths of three young men extracting coal from dangerous, abandoned mines are posing a new challenge to Morocco's government.
Tunisia president meets unions, employers after unrest
Tunisian President Beji Caid Essebsi held talks Saturday with political parties, unions and employers to discuss means to overcome a week of unrest triggered by austerity measures.
Sudanese protest over rising price of bread
Sudanese have expressed their wrath over the increasing hike in the prices of bread, following protests across the country on Sunday, in which one student died.
Protests hit Tunisia for 3rd night as prime minister warns of clampdown
A third night of unrest has shaken Tunisia where authorities said Thursday more than 600 people have been arrested this week as anger at austerity measures boils over on the streets.
Tunisian govt denounces unrest after protester dies
Tunisia's prime minister promised on Tuesday to crack down on rioters after violent protests over price hikes left one person dead and raised fears of broader unrest in the country that was the birthplace of the Arab Spring.
Niger Assembly screens commissioner nominees
Protests and petition almost stopped the commencement of the screening of commissioner nominees by the Niger State of Assembly on Tuesday.
Student’s suicide sparks violence in Indian university
Violent protests broke out at a University in Southern India after a student allegedly committed suicide after she was caught cheating in an exam, officials said Thursday.
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Governor Abubakar: I will unite factions in APC
Governor Mohammed Abubakar of Bauchi State has said that he was committed to uniting all aggrieved members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state.
Dakuku Peterside: Maritime security critical to Nigerian economy
Dr. Dakuku Adol Peterside, Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), has described security in the Nigerian Maritime domain as work in progress that requires the commitment of all stakeholders to ensure optimum safety of all investments in the sector.
APC: Timi Frank spoke in personal capacity
The All Progressives Congress (APC) says Timi Frank, a former deputy spokesman of the ruling party, spoke in his personal capacity.
Governor Wike: Federal Government plotting to kill me
Rivers State Governor Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has alerted Nigerians wth claims that the APC Federal Government is plotting to assassinate him in a crowd and claim accidental discharge.
Donald Trump ‘demands’ probe of alleged spying on his campaign
US President Donald Trump sharpened Sunday his accusations that his presidential campaign was "infiltrated" or spied on for political purposes, saying he would officially "demand" a Justice Department investigation.
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118 Nigerians murdered in South Africa in two years
The death toll of Nigerians killed in South Africa has continued to rise, with two South Africa-based Nigerians being the latest victims.
Senator Saraki, Lai Mohammed participate in parallel APC state congress in Kwara
Senate President Dr Bukola Saraki and Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, are in serious battle for the soul of All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara, with both participating in parallel state congress in Ilorin on Saturday, to elect state executives.
Aliko Dangote visits General Babangida in Minna
Business mogul and president of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, on Thursday visited former military President Ibrahim Babangida at his uphill residence in Minna, Niger state capital.
UN: Nigeria to add 189m people between 2018-2050
Nigeria has been projected to add no fewer than 189 million people to its current population between 2018 and 2050, the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA), said.
Presidential aspirant dumps party over N7.4 million levy
A presidential aspirant on the platform of National Conscience Party (NCP), Thomas-Wilson Ikubese, on Monday renounced his membership of the party.