Church of Scotland apologises for role in slavery
The Church of Scotland has issued a formal apology for its historical role in slavery.The apology was adopted at the church’s General Assembly in Edinburgh on Saturday. Before the abolition of slavery in the British Empire in the 1830s, some…
WHO declares Ebola outbreak in DR Congo an international emergency
The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo a public health emergency of international concern.The agency said the outbreak in DR Congo’s eastern Ituri province, which has seen around 246 suspected cases…
US interested in Nigeria’s resources – Sheikh Gumi
Controversial Islamic scholar, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has alleged that the United States, US, is interested in Nigeria’s resources.Gumi made the remark on his official Facebook page while describing Western countries as predators. He wrote: “Nigeria needs to listen to this…
Sierra Leone takes in Nigerians deported by US
Sierra Leone has agreed to take in Nigerians who are being deported by the United States, its foreign minister told Reuters. The Nigerians are among hundreds of West African migrants affected by the latest such deal by the Trump administration…
United States and Nigeria announce the killing of ISIS’s second-in-command in a joint operation.
The United States and Nigerian governments have confirmed the killing of Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, a senior ISIS commander described by officials as the terror group’s second-in-command globally, during a joint military operation in northeastern Nigeria. According to reports, the operation was…
Saudi Embassy in UK urges citizens to stay away from gatherings
The Embassy of Saudi Arabia in the United Kingdom has urged all Saudi citizens to exercise caution and stay away from gatherings in London. In a statement issued on Friday, the Embassy said: “Demonstrations are expected to take place on…
Nigeria introduces 30-day visa-free entry for Rwandans
Nigeria has officially introduced a 30-day visa-free entry policy for Rwandan nationals under a new bilateral arrangement aimed at easing travel between both countries. The announcement was made by the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) via a statement signed by its…
Why I sold my mansions in the US, UK” — Aliko Dangote
Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has revealed why he abandoned the idea of owning luxury homes abroad. The 69-year-old billionaire made this explanation during a recent podcast with Nicolai Tangen, chief executive officer of Norges Bank Investment Management.Speaking about his…
Isaac Fayose Announces Death Of wife
Isaac Fayose, the younger brother of former Ekiti State Governor Ayo Fayose, has announced the death of his wife after a long battle with cancer. Fayose shared the heartbreaking news in an Instagram post on Saturday, expressing deep pain over…
El-Rufai’s family accuses ICPC of denying him food, medical access
The allegation was contained in a statement issued by his son, Mohammed El-Rufai, who described the development as “an outright assault on the rule of law” and a violation of the former governor’s constitutional rights.The family of former Kaduna State…