September

The Senate spokesperson, Ajibola Basiru (APC, Osun), has said it was not public outcry that changed the mind of some senators on electronic transmission of results in the Electoral Amendment Bill, but the discovery of a section that addressed the concerns of the senators.

Senate: We didn’t reverse decision e-transmission of election results because of public outcry

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Mali's interim President Assimi Goita was the target of an attempted stabbing attack during Eid al-Adha prayers at Bamako's Grand Mosque, the West African nation's presidency said in a statement on Twitter on Tuesday.

UN urged to press Mali junta over summary executions

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Detained leader of the Indegenious People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, has arrived the Federal High Court Abuja for his re-arraingment.

Nnamdi Kanu: Lawyer sues DSS, police, chief judge for barring journalists from court

9 hours ago

Mass protests in Sudan show strong support for a civilian-led democracy, but analysts warn street demonstrations may have little impact on powerful factions pushing a return to military rule.

Sudan’s mass protests back civilian rule but army remains strong

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The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr Abubakar Malami (SAN), said on Friday in Abuja that a presidential panel has indicted Nnamdi Kanu for instigating subversive campaigns against the Nigerian state.

AGF: #EndSARS protesters played into Nnamdi Kanu’s hands

1 day ago

The DSS has said Yoruba rights activist Sunday Adeyemo aka Sunday Igboho escaped when the secret police raided his Ibadan residence because there was a gun duel between DSS operatives and Igboho’s guards which lasted for an hour.

DSS releases two of Sunday Igboho’s aides after 114 days

1 day ago

A tribute is written for British MP David Amess, who was stabbed to death during a meeting with constituents, in a book of condolence at the Iveagh Conservative Club in Leigh-on-Sea, Britain, October 21, 2021. REUTERS/Hannah McKay

Man accused of murdering UK lawmaker to face trial next year

1 day ago

Brazilian football great Pele has undergone surgery for a suspected colon tumour and is recovering, the hospitalÂ in Sao Paolo treating him announced on Monday.

Legendary Pele says he is getting ‘closer to the goal’

1 day ago

Real Madrid ace Gareth Bale is taking his passion for golf to a new level by opening a new mini-golf bar called ‘Par 59’ in Cardiff.

Gareth Bale to open £1.2 million mini-golf bar in Cardiff

1 day ago

French Armed Forces Minister Florence Parly told her NATO counterparts on Friday not to fear the European Union's defence plans, saying that the United States will benefit and any European capabilities will strengthen the alliance.

France to NATO: ‘Don’t be afraid’ of EU defence ambitions

1 day ago

Hundreds of schoolchildren have stormed the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s (DRC) parliament building, demanding the government raise teachers’ pay to end a strike that has stopped lessons for more than two weeks.

DRC schoolchildren storm parliament over striking teachers’ pay

1 day ago

The United States will defend Taiwan if China attacks it, President Joe Biden said, prompting a warning from Beijing on Friday that its determination to take back the democratic island should not be underestimated.

Joe Biden says US would defend Taiwan against China invasion

1 day ago

Ember months: FRSC cautions road users on prevention of avoidable crashes

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The senator representing Anambra South, Ifeanyi Ubah, has decried how he was denied access to the premises of the Federal High Court in Abuja where the trial of the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, came up on Thursday.

Nnamdi Kanu’s trial: Senator Ubah decries denial of access to court premises

2 days ago

Anambra State Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, C-Don Adinuba, has described the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Prof. Charles Soludo, as one who possesses all the requisite qualities to be at the helm of affairs when Obiano hands over the office next year.

Chukwuma Soludo: Senator Uba afraid of Anambra people

2 days ago