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Transcorp acquires Afam Power Plant
Leading diversified conglomerate and power generation provider, Transcorp has emerged victorious in acquiring the 1,000 megawatts (mw) Afam electricity plant for a 105 billion naira.
This is coming on the heels of the National Council of Privatization approving the privatization … Continue Reading
Nigerian Women demand equal representation in governance
Abuja, Nigeria – Women in Nigeria want their full representation in the ongoing constitution amendment review as lawmakers commence sitting this Wednesday.
They voiced their demands at a conference of women in politics forum held in the Federal Capital City, … Continue Reading
Northern Governors Back Plans to Censor the Social Media
Abuja, Nigeria – The Northern Governors Forum on Monday declared their support for the Federal government to censor the social media to check the spread of fake news in the country.
The Forum expressed its support for the FG to … Continue Reading
Plateau Pastor Kidnapped by ISWAP in Gombe Appeals for Help
Jos, Nigeria – A Plateau state based pastor of the Church of Christ in Nations (COCIN), Rev. Polycap Zango, who was abducted by ISWAP on his way to Gombe state has appealed to the Nigerian government for rescue.
Rev. Polycarp … Continue Reading
US Special Forces Rescue Abducted American – Philip Walton, in Nigeria
Abuja, Nigeria – In a very discrete operation, US special forces have rescued an American, Philip Walton, in Nigeria who was abducted by armed men in a border town in southern Niger on Tuesday, officials have said.
Walton, 27, who … Continue Reading
Liberia Launches National Carrier “Lone Star Air”
Liberian President George Weah on Friday inaugurated a new national carrier for the West African country, named Lone Star Air, about 30 years after the country’s previous airline went bust.
Speaking at a ceremony at Liberia’s international airport, near … Continue Reading
We will ensure Okonjo-Iweala gets WTO job – Nigerian Government
Nigerian government says it will continue to engage relevant stakeholders to ensure the emergence of Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala as the next Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO).
This message was conveyed by the spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign … Continue Reading
Nigeria: Citizens React as Lai Mohammed Hints Plan to Regulate Social Media
Abuja, Nigeria – There is a stream of reactions from the citizens as Nigerian government hints on plans to regulate the social media in the country.
Amongst other fundamental human rights, Freedom of speech has become a debate in Nigeria … Continue Reading
#EndSARS: Nigerian Army Confirms Report Afrique’s Tweet that Lagos State Government Ordered soldiers to Lekki Toll Gate
Lagos, Nigeria -The Nigerian army said the Lagos state government invited its men to station at Lekki Toll Gate during the #EndSARS protests, confirming Report Afrique’s tweet made on the 20th of October on the issue. The army, however, denied
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Mahmood Yakubu Gets Second Term as INEC Chairman
Abuja, Nigeria – Professor Mahmood Yakubu has been reappointed for a second term as chairman of the Independent Electoral Commission (INEC).
Yabuku’s reappointment was sealed by President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday, according to a statement issued by Special Adviser to … Continue Reading