Category: Politics

A file photo of a bus park in Lagos.The Nigerian economy is recovering from a historic downturn benefitting from government policy support, rising oil prices, and international financial assistance, said the International Monetary Fund (IMF).As a result of the recent economic developments in the country, the global financial institution believes Nigeria has the capacity to…

The Zamfara State House of Assembly says it has served an impeachment notice to the Deputy Governor of the state, Mr Mahdi Gusau.Chairman of the House Standing Committee on Information, Shamsudeen Hassan, disclosed this to reporters on Monday in Gusau, the state capital.In his briefing, he explained that the lawmakers have decided to impeach the…

The Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), Abubakar Malami, on Monday, urged Nigerians to be patient with regards to the issue naming financiers of terrorism in Nigeria.While appearing as a guest on Channels Television’s Politics Today, the Justice Minister assured Nigerians that in a couple of weeks, the citizens will get…

The Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, on Monday said the law will take its course in the cases involving separatist leaders Sunday Adeyemo popularly called Sunday Igboho and Nnamdi Kanu.While Igboho, a campaigner for Yoruba self-determination was arrested in July last year in the Benin Republic and faces trial,…

The Nigerian government on Monday revealed some of the actions it is taking under the radar regarding the allegations against a police officer, Abba Kyari, and suspected fraudster, Ramon Abbas, popularly known as Hushpuppi.Top of these actions, according to the Minister of Justice and Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), Mr Abubakar Malami, is the collaboration…

A tree uprooted and that fell on a public garden in the centre of Antsirabe is seen following the passage of cyclone Batsirai on February 6. 2022.  RIJASOLO / AFPCyclone Batsirai killed at least six people and displaced nearly 48,000 when it struck Madagascar overnight, the national disaster management agency said on Sunday.Cyclone Batsirai weakened…

Germany’s Johannes Ludwig celebrates on the podium before getting his gold medal during the venue ceremony after the men’s luge singles event at the Yanqing National Sliding Centre during the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games in Yanqing on February 6, 2022.  AFPGermany’s Johannes Ludwig thundered to Beijing Olympic gold in the men’s luge on Sunday…

Cagliari players celebrate after winning Atalanta.Gaston Pereiro pulled Cagliari out of the Serie A relegation zone on Sunday with a brace of goals that secured a shock 2-1 win at 10-man Atalanta.Uruguay international Pereiro earned Walter Mazzarri’s side their third win in five league matches to move them up to 17th, two points ahead of…

United Nations (UN) Secretary General Antonio Guterres addresses Presidents and delegates via a telecast at the African Union headquarters during the 35th Ordinary Session of the African Union (AU) Summit in Addis Ababa, on February 5, 2022. Tony KARUMBA / AFPThe African Union has condemned a recent “wave” of military coups that has seen an…

File photo of Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II in Glasgow on June 30, 2021, as part of her traditional trip to Scotland for Holyrood Week. AFPQueen Elizabeth II on Sunday became the first British monarch to reign for seven decades, announcing her “sincere wish” that Camilla, the wife of her heir Prince Charles, should ultimately be…