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President Idriss Déby of Chad killed in battle with rebels
President of Chad, Idriss Déby has been killed in battle with rebels in the northern part of the country.
The army reported on State TV that the tr [...]
Pantami rains curses on Adeyanju in the name of Allah over terrorism letter to US
The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr. Isa Pantami, created a buzz on Facebook when he placed a curse on the Convener of a human righ [...]
Political forces will come for me after I leave office – Wike
Rivers Governor Nyesom Wike has said that he is prepared to face political persecution after he hands over in 2023, adding that he is too sure politic [...]
Nigerians raise N500k for armed policeman assaulted by civilian, gets plaque, commendation from Sanwo-Olu
Nigerians on social media have raised about N500,000 to compensate an Assistant Superintendent of Police, Sunday Erhator for his professional conduct [...]
Access Bank set to acquire BancABC Botswana
Access Bank, Nigeria’s biggest lender by customer base, says it has entered into a definitive and binding agreement with ABC Holdings regarding a prop [...]
UBA posts 26.8% jump in Q1 net profit, double-digit growth on income lines
The United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc says its profit after tax (PAT) increased by 26.8 percent in the first quarter (Q1) for the period ended Marc [...]
Two police officers killed as hoodlums raze Anambra Police zonal headquarters
No fewer than two police officers have been killed by suspected hoodlums who attacked and razed Zone 13 Police headquarters in Ukpo, Anambra [...]
CSO writes US Embassy, wants Pantami on terrorist watch-list over support for terrorism
A Civil Society Organisation, CSO, Concerned Nigerians, CN, have written to the United States Embassy, demanding placement of Minister of Commun [...]
Currency printing: Wike backs Obaseki, says claim didn’t ‘come out of the blue’
Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike has backed the claim by his Edo state counterpart, Godwin Obaseki, that N60 billion was printed by the Central B [...]
How I predicted the fate now befalling Oby Ezekwesili
The piece you will soon be reading was first published on Sunday, April 19, 2020, in my column, #TheAlternative, on Sunday ThisDay. Today, 365 day [...]