UgamatvGuinea court declares Conde elected president
Guinea’s Constitutional Court on Saturday declared incumbent Alpha Conde had been reelected for a controversial third term as president at the age of 82. At 59.5 per cent, Conde’s support…
Nigeria, Burkina Faso, others risk famine —FAO
A new report by two United Nations agencies warned Friday of a heightened risk of famine in three conflict-torn African states and Yemen, and a high hunger risk in 16…
BREAKING: Gunmen kidnap 16 traders in Ondo
No fewer than 16 persons were kidnapped along the Akure-Owo Expressway, in Uso town in Owo Local Government Area on Friday. Among the victims was the Iyaloja of Isua Akoko…
Northern leaders interested in controlling Nigeria, see southerners as tools – Odumakin, Afenifere spokesperson
Spokesman for the Yoruba socio-cultural organisation, Mr Yinka Odumakin, tells ALEXANDER OKERE why the South is opposed to the resolutions made at a recent meeting of northern leaders, Inspector General…
IGP orders cops to use ‘legitimate force’ against violent persons
The Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, on Saturday, ordered police officers in the country to deploy “legitimate force” in order to protect the lives and properties of citizens in the…
Enugu trains 88 health workers to handle decontamination, infectious disease
At least 88 healthcare providers from the 17 local government areas of Enugu State on Friday participated in the state government-sponsored training on decontamination and handling of infectious diseases. The…
I feel unfulfilled not playing at World Cup – Odegbami
Ex-international, Segun Odegbami, says he feels unfulfilled not playing at football’s showpiece event, the FIFA World Cup, despite getting close to qualification twice. Odegbami, regarded as one of Africa’s best…
Boundary dispute: Delta community petitions FG, DSS over murder of 12 youths
The leaders of Oleh community in the Isoko South Local Government Area of Delta State have petitioned the Federal Government, Delta State Government and the Department of State Services, demanding…
US election: Supreme Court orders continuation of counting in Pennsylvania
A US Supreme Court justice on Friday denied a request by Pennsylvania’s Republicans to immediately halt the counting of ballots arriving after Election Day — referring the challenge to the…
Iran facing economic terrorism with Trump as US president —Rouhani
Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani said Saturday he hoped the next US administration will have learnt that sanctions cannot make Tehran bow to American policy. US President Donald Trump, who appears…
