Following the recent outbreak of Avian Influenza,commonly referred to as bird flu in some parts of the country, Akinwunmi Adesina, minister of Agriculture and Rural Development,has stressed that the outbreak has not in any way made Nigeria, a bird flu epidemic country,as the disease has only hit seven states in the country, namely, Kano, Lagos,…
Four Killed In Congo Protest
Four people have been killed in a protest in the Democratic Republic of Congo over fears that President Joseph Kabila is seeking to extend his 14-year rule by postponing next year’s elections. The protests, which began on Monday after clashes between opposition supporters and security forces resulted in fatal casualties, continued today in the capital,Kinshasa.…
Paris Attacks: Four suspects Face Charges
Four men have been charged to court on suspicion of supporting one of the gunmen behind the Islamist attacks that killed 17 people in France. The men, age ranging from 22 to 28, are suspected of having links with Amedy Coulibaly, who murdered four people at a Jewish supermarket and is believed to have shot…
Niger Deputy Governor, 200 Others Dump PDP for APC
About 200 aggrieved members of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP in Niger State led by Ahmed Ibeto, Deputy Governor of the state have dumped the party for the All Progressives Congress, APC. Ibeto and his followers, including some serving members of National and State Houses of Assembly announced their defection to the main opposition party…
Cameroon Frees Boko Haram Hostages
Twenty out of the 80 people kidnapped by Boko Haram militants in Cameroon during the weekend have been freed. According to Cameroon’s defence ministry, the hostages were freed “as defence forces pursued the attackers who were heading back to Nigeria.” Many of those taken captives in the cross-border attack were said to be children. The…
Haiti To Swear In New Government
Haiti’s president, Michel Martelly has announced the formation of a new government in the midst of renewed protests calling for his resignation. The president, who made the announcement on his Facebook page, listed 18 new ministers and 16 secretaries of state to be sworn in on Monday. His announcement comes after the parliament was dissolved…
APC Will Reform The Military
Special Interview APC Will Reform The Military Getting him to give an extensive interview is a herculean task, but once Lai Mohammed, national publicity secretary of the All Progressives Congress, APC sits with you for an interview, he fires from all cylinders. Little wonder that some people say that he is a torn in the…
Bird flu: Lagos On High Alert After Outbreak
The Lagos State Government has alerted members of the public on the resurgence of bird flu in the state. Gbolahan Lawal, Commissioner for Agriculture and Cooperatives, said the disease was imported into the state from the Northern part of the country and was traced to a farm at Badore, in Eti-Osa Local Government and Zoological…
Government Reduces Petrol Price
Petroleum Minister, Diezani Alison-Madueke has announced a reduction in the pump price of petrol. The Minister said government has reduced the price from N97 to N87 with immediate effect. The price reduction, which some Nigerians have been calling for since the international price of crude oil fell in 2014, is now coming less than a…
US Commends Jonathan, Buhari Over Non-violence Pact
The United States, US Embassy in Nigeria has commended President Goodluck Jonathan, Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP and Muhammadu Buhari candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, the main opposition party for signing a non-violence pact ahead of the forthcoming general elections. All the Presidential candidates of the various political parties met…
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