International
Russian to reinitiate direct investment in Nigeria, among Others
Sydney OkaforJul 28, 2023
There are signs that Russia would actively promote the resumption of its foreign direct investments (FDIs) in Nigeria and other African countries across all economic...
Niger general Tchiani named head of transitional government after coup
Folasade OgunrindeJul 28, 2023
Head of Niger’s presidential guard, Abdourahmane Tchiani, has named himself head of a transitional government in the West African country, two days after his unit...
Niger soldiers declare coup, dissolve constitution, shut borders
Folasade OgunrindeJul 27, 2023
Nigerien soldiers have announced the removal of President Mohamed Bazoum from office. They said they had dissolved the constitution, suspended all institutions and...
22 killed in bus crash in northern Senegal
Comfort SamuelJul 26, 2023
At least Twenty-two people died and 52 were injured on Wednesday when a bus crashed in northern Senegal, the fire brigade has said. The accident happened in the village...
Mohamed Bazoum Niger’s President ‘detained by guards’ in his palace
Sydney OkaforJul 26, 2023
Presidential guards were holding Niger President Mohamed Bazoum inside his palace in the capital Niamey on Wednesday, security sources said, but the presidency said the...
Greece facing longest heatwave on record while record highs hit U.S.
Simisola AdigunJul 22, 2023
Greece is currently facing its hottest July weekend in 50 years, with temperatures forecast to soar above 40 Celsius (104 Fahrenheit), while a record-breaking heatwave...
US announces new $1.3bn military aid package for Ukraine
Folasade OgunrindeJul 20, 2023
The United States has announced a new $1.3 billion military aid package for Ukraine featuring air defence systems, anti-tank missiles, drones and other equipment....
Norway threatens $100,000 daily fine on Meta over data
Simisola AdigunJul 17, 2023
Norway’s data protection agency has said it would ban Facebook and Instagram owner Meta from using the personal information of users for targeted advertising,...
Heavy rains, flooding leave 22 dead in South Korea
Comfort SamuelJul 15, 2023
At least 22 people have died and 14 more are missing after heavy rain caused flooding and land-slides in South Korea, with thousands more ordered to evacuate their...
At least 15 people dead after torrential rains lash southwest China
Sydney OkaforJul 05, 2023
At least fifteen people have died and four missing after a heavy rain lashed the metropolis of Chongqing and swathes of southwestern China, local officials disclosed on...
