Suicide bombers target a military camp and a French-run uranium mine in north-western Niger leaving at least 20 people dead, officials say.
Full Story »Nigerian Government To Shut Down Unauthorized Museums
The Director General of the National Commission for Museums and Monuments (NCMM), Yusuf Abdallah Usman has warned some individuals, organizations/institutions and State Governments who have been setting up private Museums…
Full Story »Jang replaces sacked judge
Plateau State Governor, Mr. Jonah Jang, has appointed three judges to fill vacancies in the state judiciary and replace those sacked on the recommendation of the National Judicial Council. Jang had on March 5 sacked Justice Thomas Naron, who was indicted by NJC over his handling of the controversial Osun State governorship election petition…
Full Story »Mourinho agrees £250,000-a-week Chelsea deal
That is a commitment of around £50 million from owner Roman Abramovich for the second coming of The Special One
Full Story »Nigeria’s troubles beyond emergency rule – Muslims
A network of Islamic organizations led by Muslim Rights Concern, MURIC, has urged the Federal Government to look beyond declaration of state of emergency in tackling the security challenges facing the country. It said holistic measure at resolving some other grey areas regarding the socio-economic segments of Nigerian public life was more imperative.
Full Story »Leprosy hits Gombe state, five children affected
The Gombe State Office of the Leprosy and Tuberculosis Control Programme said on Wednesday that it has detected five new leprosy cases among children in the state. Dr. Mustapha Musa, the Programme Manager, said that the new…
Full Story »Berlin to stage 2015 Champions league final
Berlin’s Olympiastadion has been announced by Uefa as the host of the 2015 Champions League final. It will be the first time the German capital stadium, which was built to host the 1936 Olympic Games will be hosting the final. The stadium has never staged the final of Europe’s top competition. The National Stadium in …
Full Story »Rocket Internet-Backed Vehicle Classified Ad Site, Carmido Launches To Challenge Cheki
While Cheki could easily be regarded as the largest classified ads site for cars in Nigeria at the moment, with almost 15,000 listings, a new entrant has launched to take on the service.The post Rocket…
Full Story »Suicide Bombers Attack Niger Military Barracks, Uranium Mine
Niger’s government said at least 20 soldiers and five suicide bombers were killed Thursday in attacks on a military base in the north-central town of Agadez and a French-owned uranium mine further north in…
Full Story »Rwanda’s main opposition figure, Twagiramungu plans his return
The former prime minister plans to challenge President Kagame and the ruling Rwandan Patriotic Front. Read more …
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