The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Gwabin Musa has emphasized the power of kinetic and non-kinetic methods to defeating terrorists in their games. He also pledged commitment to restoring peace in the Lake Chad Basin region. “He pledged to do more in order to restore lasting peace in the Lake Chad Basin”, a…
Like a tempest raging across the West African landscape, the sudden withdrawal of Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has left an indelible mark on the continent, sending shockwaves that reverberate through the very foundations of regional unity. By launching their own passport through the new organization…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Ekiti State Government has commenced a mass vaccination exercise to protect livestock from zoonotic diseases, including Anthrax. According to the state Commissioner for Agriculture, Ebenezer Boluwade on Tuesday, the exercise is being carried out under the Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support Project, a collaboration between the World Bank and the…
President Trump: … Been Fully Briefed on the ‘Terrible Accident’ A regional plane collided in midair with a military helicopter and crashed into the Potomac River in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday night, according to authorities. “A PSA Airlines Bombardier CRJ700 regional jet collided in midair with a Sikorsky H-60 helicopter while on approach to Runway…
The ECOWAS Commission confirms that the withdrawal of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger from the regional bloc has officially taken effect as of today, January 29, 2025. In response to the exit, the Commission has outlined transitional measures to ensure continued cooperation and minimise disruption for citizens and businesses. In a statement released Wednesday, ECOWAS…
The ECOWAS Commission confirms that the withdrawal of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger from the regional bloc has officially taken effect as of today, January 29, 2025. In response to the exit, the Commission has outlined transitional measures to ensure continued cooperation and minimise disruption for citizens and businesses. In a statement released Wednesday, ECOWAS…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has rejected the recent 50% telecommunications tariff hike approved by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), disclosing its planning a nationwide protest. In a statement issued after an emergency meeting of its National Administrative Council (NAC) on Wednesday, President, NLC, Comrade Joe Ajaero condemned the decision as “insensitive” and “unjustifiable.” “The…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) announces a major disruption to law admissions in the 2025/2026 academic session, affecting eight Nigerian universities. The board, in a statement released Tuesday, confirms it will not process Law programme admissions at Kwara State University, Bingham University, Redeemers University, Western Delta University, Taraba State University, Arthur Jarvis University,…
Hussaini Kafi in Kano Max Air has announced a temporary suspension of all domestic flight operations for 90 days, effective midnight, January 31, 2025, to conduct an internal operational evaluation. The announcement was contained in a post on the airline’s official Facebook page, which was sighted by the Africa Health Report correspondent in Kano. According…
President Donald Trump’s budget office on Wednesday rescinded a memo freezing spending on federal grants, less than two days after it sparked widespread confusion and legal challenges across the country. The Monday evening memo from the White House Office of Management and Budget sparked uncertainty over a crucial financial lifeline for states, schools and organizations…
