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Spanish priest, customs officers die in Burkina attack
A Spanish priest and four customs officers were killed during attacks by alleged jihadists in Burkina Faso, which is struggling with a bloody Islamist insurgency, local sources said.
Uche Agbo: Football more important than cash
Nigeria international Uche Agbo revealed he rejected a lucrative offer from China in order to continue his football development in Europe.
WHO increases support on Lassa fever in West Africa
The World Health Organisation, on Sunday, said it has increased its efforts to support West African countries, in the ongoing Lassa fever outbreak.
AfDB, ECOWAS sign agreement on 1,000km Abidjan-Lagos highway
The African Development Bank (AfDB) and ECOWAS, have signed an agreement for a study into a 1,000 km highway that will link Cote d’Ivoire’s commercial capital Abidjan, to Lagos.
Caf to consider appeal from The Gambia over Adewale Olufade eligibility
The Gambia Football Federation (GFF) has confirmed that the Confederation of African Football (Caf) will consider an appeal from over the eligibility of Togo's Adewale Olufade.
12 countries participating in Nigeria International Taekwando Open
The Nigeria Taekwondo Federation (NTF) says that 12 countries have confirmed their participation in the Nigeria International Taekwondo Open, holding from Feb. 8 to Feb. 10 in Abuja.
The self-destructive, unforced error of fuel subsidy
The above quote is probably synonymous with the popular definition of insanity as “the continuous repetition of the same process with the same wrong results, and still expect a positive difference at each turn.”
Togo elects first female head of National Assembly
Togo has elected its first female head of the National Assembly, following parliamentary elections that saw the ruling party maintain its majority.
Burkina Faso prime minister, government resigns
Burkina Faso’s government and Prime Minister Paul Kaba Thieba have resigned on Friday, according to a statement released by the country’s president.
Paul Aigbogun: Flying Eagles focused on winning in Niger
Flying Eagles coach Paul Aigbogun says he’s confident in his squad ability to win next month’s U20 Afcon billed for Niger Republic in February.
U20 AFCON: Paul Aigbogun to release final list next week
The seven–time African champions, who finished as runners-up at the WAFU U20 Cup Championship in Lome, Togo in December, have been in a training camp at the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja for more than two weeks.
In Pictures: Police intercept 34,000 live cartridges at Ogun border
The Ogun State Police Command has intercepted a mini truck conveying 34,865 live cartridges through Ilara border from the Republic of Togo to Onitsha in Anambra States.
Burkina Faso declares state of emergency in violence-hit areas
Burkina Faso is declaring a state of emergency in provinces grappling with jihadist violence, Communications Minister Remis Fulgance Dandjinou said on Monday.
Four policemen dismissed for stealing 350,000 cfa
Lagos State Police Command has dismissed four policemen for stealing 350,000 cfa from a Nigerian based in Togo.
Four policemen found guilty of corruption, 3 dismissed
The Lagos State Police Command has dismissed three policemen found guilty of extorting money from a Nigerian who recently returned to the country from Togo, Ifunanya Theodore.
Miss Congo wins Miss Africa beauty pageant, gets $35,000, SUV
Miss Congo, Dorcas Kasinde, has won the 2018 Miss Africa Beauty Pageant hosted by the Cross River Government.
Ten Burkina Faso police officers killed, 3 injured in ambush
Ten police officers were killed and three wounded in an ambush in northwestern Burkina Faso on Thursday, the west African country's security ministry said.
Faure Gnassingbe’s party wins majority in Togolese parliament
Togo President Faure Gnassingbe’s party won most seats in parliamentary elections, according to provisional results on Monday, in polls overshadowed by pre-ballot clashes and an opposition boycott.
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Arewa CF condemns postponement of elections
The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has condemned the waste of resources and inconveniences, caused by the postponement of Saturday’s elections.
Elections postponement: Markets, shops, restaurants remain closed in Kaduna
Following earlier preparation for the Saturday presidential and National Assembly elections, traders and other businesses outlets were not expected to open in Kaduna like in any other part of the country.
Don: INEC has no proper arrangement for elections
Bayero University Kano Lecturer, Mr Joseph Dameh, said he was not surprised with the sudden decision by INEC to postpone the election as there was no proper arrangement for the exercise.
Spanish priest, customs officers die in Burkina attack
A Spanish priest and four customs officers were killed during attacks by alleged jihadists in Burkina Faso, which is struggling with a bloody Islamist insurgency, local sources said.
Election postponement: Asaba residents lament clash of new date with ceremonies
Some residents of Asaba and environs who had earlier fixed some social activities for February 23, the new date for the Presidential/National polls, have lamented over the postponement.
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Enugu APC holds final road show for President Buhari’s re-election
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Enugu State has initiated a final presidential campaign road show to the grassroots in the Enugu East senatorial zone to drum support for President Muhammadu Buhari.
Thigh injury leaves Bayern Munich’s Arjen Robben frustrated on sideline
A mysterious thigh strain is overshadowing Arjen Robben’s final few months at Bayern Munich, leaving the injury-prone winger frustrated on the sidelines.
Muhammadu Buhari: Nigeria’s anti-corruption president
Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari was elected in 2015 on a wave of hope that he could defeat Boko Haram Islamists and turn around a country blighted by decades of corruption and poor governance.
Alex Iwobi goal earns Arsenal rare away win over Huddersfield
Super Eagles forward Alex Iwobi find the back of net for Arsenal as they overcome strugglers Huddersfield 2-1 in a Premier League game at the John Smith’s stadium on Saturday.
INEC: No plan to postpone elections in Edo local councils
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has dismissed an allegation that it is planning to postpone elections in some local government areas of Edo on Saturday.