Coup leaders in Niger urged to respect fundamental rights
Military forces responsible for a coup in Niger should immediately restore fundamental human rights and protect people from harm, Human Rights Watch said today.
Africa needs to be competitive – Chike-Obi, Fidelity Bank’s Chairman
Africa needs to be competitive and efficient in its area of strength, according to Mustafa Chike-Obi, the Chairman of Fidelity Bank, who spoke with...
Obieze: Nigerians Hail UN Appointment As Special Envoy On Education
Some Nigerians on Thursday hailed the UN International Peace and Governance Council (UN-IPGC) for appointing Dr Chimbo Obieze as Special Envoy on Sustainable Peace Education to Anambra.
Why Gov. Otu bans commercial motorcycles in Calabar metropolis
In a bid to restore sanity and security to Calabar, the Cross River capital, Gov. Bassey Otu has slammed a total ban on the operation of commercial motorcycles (Okada) in the metropolis with immediate effect.
MURIC accuses Tinubu of sidelining Muslims in appointments
The Islamic advocacy group, Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), has accused President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of sidelining Muslims, especially from the South-West, in his appointments into key positions since assuming office on May 29.
Nigeria’s GDP Improves By 3.54% In Q2 2022
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), says Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew by 3.54 per cent in the second quarter of 2022 on a year-on-year basis.
