OYACA: Makinde Has Zero Tolerance For Corruption
The chairperson, Oyo State Anti-Corruption Agency (OYACA), Justice Eni Esan has revealed that the administration of Governor Seyi Makinde has zero-tolerance for corruption and administrative practice. She said this was part of the state government’s activities to flush out all bad eggs in the state, in all spheres of government sectors, warning that there was […]
US Braces For More ISIS Attacks After Over 100 Killed, Including Marines And Children, In Kabul Airport Carnage
U.S. forces helping to evacuate Afghans desperate to flee Taliban rule braced for more attacks on Friday after an Islamic State suicide bomber killed 95 people, including 13 U.S. soldiers outside the gates of Kabul airport. “We’re doing everything we can to be prepared,” he said, adding that some intelligence was being shared with the […]
We Won’t Forgive, We Won’t Forget, We’ll Hunt You Down,’ Biden Tells Kabul Airport Attackers
President Joe Biden, his voice breaking with emotion, vowed on Thursday the United States would hunt down those responsible for twin explosions at the Kabul airport in Afghanistan and said he had asked the Pentagon to develop plans to strike back at them. Biden spoke hours after the blasts here killed at least 13 American […]
Evacuations Resume After Kabul Airport Bombings As Death Toll Now Over 100
Evacuation flights from Afghanistan resumed with new urgency on Friday, a day after two suicide bombings targeted the thousands of people desperately fleeing a Taliban takeover and killed more than 100. The U.S. warned more attacks could come ahead of the looming deadline for foreign troops to leave, ending America’s longest war. As the call […]
Niger Government Disperse Relief Materials To Victims Of Communal Clash
The Niger State Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA) on Thursday delivered relief materials to victims of a communal clash in Lavun Local Government Area of the state. Doko and Buko communities confronted themselves in a deadly clash over a land dispute on June 30 resulting in the killing of three persons and loss of property worth […]
COVID-19: Nigeria Records 637 Cases, Seven Deaths
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) on Wednesday recorded 637 cases of coronavirus in 18 states and the federal capital territory (FCT). The NCDC said Lagos, the worst-hit state, reported 322 cases, followed by Rivers with 70 infections and Edo with 54 cases. Other states that reported fresh cases are Delta (34), Akwa Ibom […]
INEC To Establish Extra 770 Polling Units In Gombe
The Independent National Electoral Commission has said it would create an additional 770 polling units in Gombe state. This is coming 25 years after the state was created. According to the Resident Electoral Commissioner, Ibrahim Umar, this would go a long way in lessening crowding during the voting process. He announced on Thursday, during a […]
NBC Reportedly Set To Shut Down Channels TV Again Over ‘anti-government’ Interview
Nigeria’s broadcast regulator, NBC is reportedly set to shut down the operations of one of Nigeria’s most popular television stations, Channels TV over interviews granted to the Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom, and a retired Commodore of the Nigerian Navy, Kunle Olawunmi. According to a source quoted by Sahara Reporters, the federal government had […]
Confusion, Condemnation As Gunmen Kill Another 35 Persons In Fresh Attack On Jos
There was palpable confusion in Jos, Plateau State on Wednesday as unknown gunmen again attacked Yelwa-Zangam, a community behind the University of Jos, in Jos North Local Government Area of the state, killing more than 35 persons. The latest killings reportedly threw the city of Jos into a state of confusion, as the people of […]
South Africa’s Economy Is $37bn Bigger Than Previously Thought
South Africa’s economy is 11% bigger than previously estimated after statistics authorities changed the way they calculate the gross domestic product. GDP at current prices measured 5.52 trillion rand ($369 billion) in 2020, compared with a previous estimate of 4.97 trillion rand, said Joe de Beer, deputy director-general of economic data at Statistics South Africa, […]
