US troops expulsion from Niger tied to turmoil over transition timeframe, official discloses
A source within the US government said the demand for the expulsion of the U.S. troops from Niger was due...
Africa
Congo Republic declares Mpox epidemic as fresh cases surface
The Republic of Congo has declared an mpox epidemic after 19 cases were reported in five departments, including the capital,...
Tinubu launches Consumer Credit Scheme, sets to unlock easy purchases of cars, homes
President Bola Tinubu has approved the commencement of the first phase of the Consumer Credit Scheme. Consumer credit serves as...
African leaders, heads of govts, UN adopt Abuja Declaration on counter-terrorism
African leaders including Heads States and Government, Ministers of Defence, National Security Advisors, and representatives of regional organisations, UN and...
Libya urges EU to intensify fight against illegal immigration
Libyan authorities have issued a call to the European Union (EU) to intensify efforts in combating illegal immigration and the...
UN, AU rally for stronger ties to tackle Africa’s development challenges
The United Nations (UN) and the African Union (AU) have made a resounding call for heightened cooperation in addressing the...
U.S. slaps sanctions on militant groups in West Africa over hostage taking
The U.S. Treasury and State Departments have imposed sanctions on leaders of militant groups in West Africa over the taking...
Top UN officials ask UK to rethink controversial Rwanda Asylum Plan
Top United Nations officials have urged the United Kingdom to reconsider its decision to transfer asylum seekers to Rwanda, warning...
Prices of goods may fall soon as Dangote crashes prices of diesel, aviation fuel for 2nd time
Prices of goods and commodities may gradually fall across Nigeria as the Dangote refinery announced on Tuesday a further reduction...
MIRACLE IN LAGOS: 83 passengers escape death as Dana Air plane crash-lands
Dozens of passengers cheated death on Tuesday morning after a Dana Air aircraft with registration number 5N BKI, skidded off...
