Nigeria

Kogi State governor, Usman Ododo, has demanded the payment of 13 per cent derivation from the federation account in line with its status as an oil-producing state. He said Kogi …

RB Leipzig forward Xavi Simons is set to miss “several weeks” due to an ankle injury sustained during this week’s 1-0 Champions League defeat to Liverpool, the German club announced …

Hama Amadou, the former prime minister of Niger, renowned for his political resilience and comebacks, has died at the age of 74 in Niamey, his family announced on Thursday. According …

The Director-General of the World Trade Organization, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has strongly refuted claims of her involvement in facilitating a $57.5 billion loan for the Biafra Republic Government in Exile. …

A train carrying up to 70 passengers derailed Thursday in northern Norway, injuring several people on board, authorities said. The Joint Rescue Coordination Centre of Northern Norway (JRCC NN) said …

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has confirmed a helicopter crash involving a Sikorsky SK76 operated by East Wind Aviation. The accident occurred at approximately 11:22 am …

The Defence Headquarters on Thursday explained how non-state actors have been obtaining arms. According to the military high command, the Libyan conflict and instability in the Sahel have allowed arms …

BRICS has officially expanded its alliance, adding 13 new nations as partner countries, though not as full members. The announcement was made during the BRICS summit, held in Kazan, Russia, …

The House of Representatives, on Thursday, urged the Central Bank of Nigeria to commence the gradual withdrawal of old naira notes and make available to Nigerians new notes in N200, …

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, on Thursday commissioned a N2 billion Yauri Water Scheme. Speaking during the event held at the Emir’s palace, Yauri in …