Kano Assembly Passes Resolution on Legislative, Judicial Autonomy
The Kano State House of Assembly has called on the state government to ensure financial autonomy of the legislative and judicial arms of government in the state. The call was sequel to deliberations on the floor of the house, during the plenary presided over by Jibril Falgore, the speaker, on Monday, in Kano. Aminu Sa’adu […]
Congo-Kinshasa: Millions Risk Going Hungry as Funding Dries Up
Geneva – The ongoing political instability and armed conflicts in the DRC have devastated food production and distribution systems. Displacement of people, destruction of infrastructure, and disruption of agricultural activities have led to widespread food shortages and increased vulnerability to hunger, with 1.5 million people in emergency levels of food insecurity. The constant threat of […]
UN Urges Negotiated Solution for Sudan Conflict
United Nations — A senior United Nations official for Africa called Wednesday for a negotiated solution to the conflict in Sudan, saying there is no alternative. “Calls by some to continue the war in order to achieve a military victory will only contribute to destroying the country,” U.N. Assistant Secretary-General for Africa, Martha Pobee, told […]
Iran, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Three Others Cleared to Join BRICS
The BRICS economic coalition of emerging countries on Thursday extended membership invitations to six nations, South African President and current BRICS chair Cyril Ramaphosa said. The BRICS alliance — which is composed of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa — has unanimously approved Argentina, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates […]
West Africa: Niger Coup – I’m Holding Back ECOWAS, Others From Military Invasion – Tinubu
“If you take ECOWAS aside, other people will react, those who are outside of our control. I am the one holding those sides back. I am the one holding back ECOWAS.” Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu says he is he is the one holding back ECOWAS and other unnamed forces from invading Niger to restore constitutional […]
President Tinubu Will Intervene to Resolve Nigeria-UAE Diplomatic Rift
President Bola Tinubu has indicated his willingness to personally intervene to restore good relations with the United Arab Emirates (UAE). To this effect, the president has directed relevant agencies to initiate the process for resolving all pending issues related visa issuance and the Emirates Airline. This was disclosed in a press statement from the Special […]
Nigeria: Boko Haram Frees 48 Abducted Women in Borno
No fewer than 48 women abducted by Boko Haram terrorists, on Wednesday, regained their freedom from captivity in Maiwa and Shuwarin Villages of Mafa local government area of Borno State. A Counter-Insurgency Expert and Security Analyst in the Lake Chad, Zagazola Makama, disclosed the development on Thursday. Makama, while confirming the freedom of hostages on […]
Tinubu Seeks Change in Military Strategy to Confront Unconventional Forces
President Bola Tinubu, yesterday, in Kaduna State, said Nigeria and the neighbouring countries in the Lake Chad region must display courage in reforming their military doctrine and practices. The President noted that the change in tactics had become necessary because the countries in the region are battling a “mobile and elusive irregular force” that disregards […]
Troops kill 59 suspected terrorists
The Nigerian Armed Forces High Command has confirmed it killed no fewer than 59 terrorists and arrested 88 of them, while 10 kidnappers and over a dozen oil thieves are in their net. Defence Media Operations (DMO) Spokesman, Major General Edward Buba, who made the disclosure, reiterated that the Command had engaged in several operations […]
Insecurity: KDSG to Recruit 7,000 Vigilantes – Gov Sani
Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has revealed his administration’s plan to recruit 7,000 vigilantes to support the military in fighting insecurity in the state.… Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has revealed his administration’s plan to recruit 7,000 vigilantes to support the military in fighting insecurity in the state. The governor said he had […]