Malian Defence Ministry said on Monday that militants attacked an army post near the border of Burkina Faso on Sunday, killing 11 soldiers.
Year: 2017
Youths laud Kachikwu Ibe in Niger Delta
The Niger Delta Youth Coalition for Peace and Progress (NGYCPP) on Sunday applauded the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Dr Ibe Kachikwu’s efforts of restoring permanent peace through reconciliation in the region.
Jonathan lauds PDP leaders on effort toward resolving party’s crisis
Former President Goodluck Jonathan on Friday commended leaders and members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for their support to ongoing efforts toward resolving the differences in the party.
Polio: South Sudan, UN to immunise 3million children
South Sudan and the World Health Organisation (WHO) on Friday began immunisation targeting over three million children against Polio amid multiple health challenges and famine.
Naira loses steam against Dollar, sells at N465 per dollar
The Naira on Friday depreciated against the dollar at the parallel market after posting days of appreciation.
Gov Ahmed tasks judges on corruption
Gov. Abdulfatah Ahmed of Kwara has called on judges to help fight corruption the rule of law.
German parliament suffers internet outage
German parliament, which was attacked by hackers in 2015, said it suffered internet outage for several hours on Wednesday, the spokesman for the Bundestag, Ernst Hebeker said.
55-Yr-Old okada rider docked for defiling 3-year-old girl
Lateef Raheem, 55, charged with defiling a 3-year-old girl, was on Wednesday arraigned before an Ebute Meta Chief Magistrates’ Court, Lagos.
U.S. Senate confirms Zinke as interior minister
The U.S. Senate on Wednesday confirmed former Representative Ryan Zinke of Montana as the country’s new Interior Secretary.
Cancer: Abia Governor’s Wife urges govt to position PHCs for screening
The Wife of Abia Governor, Mrs Nkechi Ikpeazu, has advised the state government to reposition Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) to enable them offer cancer screening services.