Written by Nigeria’s Office of the National Security Adviser (NSA) and top security chiefs will brief the press on Monday following U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat to deploy American troops over alleged attacks on Christians in Nigeria. Lanre Issa-Onilu, Director-General of the National Orientation Agency, disclosed this at the National Joint Security Press Briefing in Abuja. … Continue reading “Trump’s Threat: NSA, Security Chiefs Holds Briefing Today”
Tanzania’s Samia Suluhu Hassan was inaugurated as president on Monday, with an internet blackout still in place after election protests in which the opposition says hundreds were killed by security forces. The electoral commission said Hassan won 98 percent of the vote. She was sworn into office despite the main opposition party, Chadema, which … Continue reading “Tanzania President Inaugurated As Opposition Says Hundreds Dead”
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Joash Amupitan, SAN, has assured that the forthcoming Anambra State off-cycle governorship election will be peaceful and credible, citing extensive preparations and a collective commitment to non-violence. According to a statement by INEC on Monday, Professor Amupitan gave the assurance during the ongoing signing … Continue reading “INEC Chair Vows Credible, Peaceful Anambra Election During Peace Accord Signing”
Germany plans to begin a scheme to slash energy costs for power-hungry manufacturers in January, the economy minister said Monday, part of efforts to revive Europe’s struggling industrial powerhouse. Sectors like chemicals and steel production have long been complaining that high electricity prices in Germany are adding to their burdens. The conservative-led government, which … Continue reading “Germany Plans To Lower Industrial Power Costs From January”
A medieval tower in central Rome that was under renovation partially collapsed on Monday, with one worker believed to be trapped alive under rubble, authorities said. Part of the Torre dei Conti collapsed just after 11:30 am (1030 GMT), sending rubble into the street and a thick white cloud of dust into the air. … Continue reading “Medieval Tower Partially Collapses In Rome, Trapping Worker”
Five straight wins, just three goals conceded all season. Can anybody stop the “nearly men” Arsenal ending their interminable wait to win the Premier League? The Gunners, who last claimed the English league title under Arsene Wenger in 2004, are six points clear of second-placed Manchester City after 10 games and seven ahead of defending … Continue reading “Arsenal: The Unstoppable Premier League Force?”
The Governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Anambra State, John Nwosu, has pledged to prioritise infrastructural development and environmental management if elected. Nwosu made the promise during his campaign visit to Ogidi, headquarters of Idemili North Local Government Area. The ADC campaign train received a rousing welcome from thousands of supporters … Continue reading “Anambra Poll: ADC Pledges Better Infrastructure, Environmental Reforms”
IN SHORT: Several social media posts claim Putin has called Nigeria a “British branch in Africa”. But there is no evidence that Putin made such a statement and Russia and Nigeria have continued peaceful diplomatic relations. Russian president Vladimir Putin has called Nigeria the “British branch in Africa”, and it’s for this reason he hasn’t … Continue reading “No proof Russian president Vladimir Putin called Nigeria ‘British branch in Africa’”
The Governor of Anambra State, Chukwuma Soludo, has reacted to United States President Donald Trump’s threat to carry out military action in Nigeria following claims of a Christian genocide. Soludo said the security challenges in Nigeria go beyond a conflict between Muslims and Christians. Speaking during a media chat on Sunday, the governor stated … Continue reading “Africa Didn’t Invade America Over #BlackLivesMatter, Soludo Reacts To Trump’s Threat”
The Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), Kayode Opeifa, has attributed Sunday’s Warri–Itakpe train derailment to vandalism along the rail tracks. Speaking on Monday’s edition of Channels Television’s The Morning Brief, Opeifa explained that the accident occurred despite recent maintenance work and security measures along the corridor. WWW.SEARCHNG.NG – READ ALSO: … Continue reading “Vandalism Caused Warri–Itakpe Train Derailment – NRC Managing Director”