Ghanaian President Initiates National Dialogue On Economic Growth

Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama has launched a national economic dialogue to navigate the country’s economic growth path. Addressing participants in Accra, Ghana’s capital, Mahama stressed the importance of the meeting that would seek solutions to Ghana’s recurring economic challenges. He said that formulated strategies to put the country back on a sustainable growth path…

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UNIPORT, Police Confirm Killing Of Student By Suspected Security Operatives

The University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) has confirmed the death of Godwin Akpakpan, a 300-level student of Computer Science, who was allegedly killed by unidentified security personnel. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) gathered that Akpakpan was reportedly apprehended by security operatives during a stop-and-search operation in Port Harcourt. The incident occurred late on April…

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Trump: CSOs Warn Against Inciting Religious, Tribal Intolerance In Nigeria

Civil society groups in Nigeria have urged citizens to avoid rhetoric capable of deepening religious and tribal divisions, following mounting debate over alleged remarks by former U.S. President Donald Trump threatening military action against Nigeria over claims of Christian killings. The Centre for Public Accountability, together with a coalition of civic organisations, issued the warning…

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AMAC Chairman Decries Demolitions In Karsana Community, Vows Legal Action

Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) Chairman, Christopher Maikalangu, has decried the recent demolition of property in the Federal Capital Territory’s (FCT) Karsana Community by a developer, Oceanic Properties and Equilibrium Concept. Maikalangu made this known on Saturday in Abuja after inspecting the extent of the demolition and its effect on the livelihoods of the residents….

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Sanwo-Olu To Hold Strategic Meeting With APC Candidates Ahead Of Lagos Council Polls

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State is scheduled to convene a stakeholder engagement on Monday, aimed at boosting preparations for the forthcoming local government elections set for 12 July. The state chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) announced the development on Sunday in a statement issued by its spokesperson, Seye Oladejo. According to Oladejo,…

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Iran, Russia To Inspire Stronger Anti-western Coalition, Says Lawmaker

Iran and Russia could serve as a model to inspire other countries to form a stronger coalition against Western powers. Deputy Head of Iran’s parliamentary economic commission, Jafar Qaderi told RIA Novosti on Tuesday. “This alliance could also encourage other nations under U.S. sanctions to contribute to building a more robust coalition against Western countries,’’…

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Matawalle Receives Bosnian Prime Minister , Strengthens Defence Ties

In a diplomatic engagement aimed at bolstering international cooperation, the Honourable Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Muhammad Matawalle, MON, welcomed a high-level delegation from Bosnia and Herzegovina on Tuesday. The delegation, led by the Prime Minister of the Goražde Region, Mr. Edin Ćulov, was received at the Ministry of Defence headquarters in Abuja….

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