Category: Africa

Plumes of smoke could be seen above Lagos on Wednesday. A reporter for AFP news agency said several buildings were in flames around the Lekki area. A bus station was reported to be on fire in another district while a major TV station – linked to one of the governing party’s top politicians – was… Continue reading Peaceful Protesters in Lagos Nigeria Shot Dead… by Raphael Bichene

The Edo State Government says the government warehouse breached in Medical Stores Road, Benin City, storing palliatives materials and medical supplies, served as a strategic reserve to mitigate eventualities in the state. A statement, by Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and Communication Strategy, Mr. Crusoe Osagie, says upon receipt of relief materials, there… Continue reading Breached Warehouse in Edo Meant for ‘Eventualities’-EDSG by Raphael Bichene

The Nigeria Labour Congress has vowed to proceed with its planned strike and protest with effect from September 28 following the failure of the Federal Government to reverse the hike in electricity tariff and fuel price. Rising from its National Executive Council meeting in Abuja a few minutes ago, the NLC President, Ayuba Wabba, said… Continue reading NLC To Proceed on Strike by Raphael Bichene

Not less than 10 persons have been confirmed dead after a petrol tanker exploded at Felele area of Lokoja, Kogi State Capital, on Wednesday. According to witnesses, the incident occurred around 8:00 a.m. when the tanker lost control and rammed into oncoming vehicles. Some of the victims include Kogi polytechnic students and a primary school… Continue reading 10 Feared Dead in Lokoja Tanker Accident by Raphael Bichene

The Pan African Institute for Global Affairs and Strategy (PAIGAS) made up of Retired Career Ambassadors and Distinguish Intellectuals says Nigeria is at risk unless it finds the courage to restructure. PAIGAS made this submission following a video conferencing which focused on two items on the list of the Senate circular namely, the Federal Structure… Continue reading Nigeria at Risk Without Restructuring by Ada Nkong

President Muhammadu Buhari (retd.),has unveiled the “Nigeria at 60” logo ,Wednesday in Abuja. The logo will be used in the celebration of the country’s 60th anniversary according to reports. He unveiled the logo during the Federal Executive Council meeting in Abuja. Ministers at the meeting include the Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola; Minister of Information… Continue reading President Buhari Unveils Nigeria at 60 Logo by Raphael Bichene

Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), has applauded Ms. Chioma Odidika, a Nigerian resident in Columbia, South Carolina, USA, for returning $4,000 USD from possible scammers. She described it as a honest gesture. A statement by the Commission’s Head of Media, Abdur-Rahman Balogun, stated that it is a thing of joy that… Continue reading Abike Dabiri-Erewa Applauds Nigerian Woman for Returning $4000 by Raphael Bichene

Nigeria has secured a landmark victory in its pursuit to overturn a $10 billion judgement awarded against it in a case against Process and Industrial Developments (P&ID). Delivering his judgement on Thursday, Ross Cranston, a judge of the Business and Property Courts of England and Wales, granted Nigeria’s application for an extension of time and… Continue reading Nigeria Secures Landmark victory in P$ID Judgment Overturn by Raphael Bichene

Ikeja Electric Plc (IE) says some customers under its operational network will experience load-shedding between Sept. 3 and Sept. 11 due to some projects being executed by Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) to boost power supply. The electricity distribution company made the announcement in a public notice posted on its verified Twitter account on Tuesday.… Continue reading Ikeja Electricity Company Warns Customers Ahead of Load shedding by Raphael Bichene