Coly Energy Acquires French-Owned TotalEnergies in Mali
Coly Énergie Mali, an energy company, has taken over TotalEnergies’ operations in Mali. The terms of this acquisition ensure that all 1,109 employees...
DSS Charges Mahdi Shehu with Terrorism Over Post on French Establishing Military Base in Nigeria
The Department of State Services (DSS) has filed a five-count charge against Mahdi Shehu, a Nigerian activist and political critic, at the Federal...
UNILORIN Graduate Rhoda Odeyale, Others Kidnapped En Route NYSC Camp in Port Harcourt
A graduate of the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN), identified as Rhoda Odeyale, was kidnapped while travelling to the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC)...
Trump Reverses Several Biden Policies on First Day Back in Office
President Donald Trump signed several executive orders on his first day back in office and reversedkey policies from Joe Biden’s administration. Trump targeted...
M23 Rebels Capture Key Town in Eastern DR Congo
The M23 rebel group has captured Minova, a key town in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The city serves as an...
Death Toll in Niger State Petrol Tanker Explosion Reaches 98
The death toll from Saturday’s petrol tanker explosion in Niger State has risen to 98. Sixty-nine people were injured, and 20 shops were...
Ikechukwu Was Involved in Coding and Online Medical Supplies – EFCC Says as Nigerians Criticise Raid That Led to an Officer’s Death
Nigerians have criticised the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) following the death of an operative, Assistant Superintendent Aminu Sahabi Salisu, during a...
Soldiers Kill at Least Seven People at AngloGold Ashanti Mine in Ghana
A small-scale miners’ group in Ghana has accused soldiers of killing nine unarmed people at AngloGold Ashanti’s Obuasi mine on Saturday night. However,...
Dangote Refinery Increases Petrol Price to ₦955 Per Litre for Bulk Buyers Due to Rising Crude Costs
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has raised its petrol price to ₦955 per litre for bulk buyers. Th new price will be effective from...
Nigeria’s Foreign Reserves Reduce by $359.81 Million in One Week
Nigeria’s foreign exchange reserves have dropped by $359.81 million in one week, settling at $40.56 billion on 13 January 2025. This decline came...
Court Denies Bail to El-Rufai’s Ex-Chief of Staff, ICPC to Arraign Three of his Aides for ₦64.8 Million Fraud
The Kaduna State High Court has denied bail to Bashir Sa’idu, a former Chief of Staff and Commissioner for Finance in Kaduna State....
DR Congo Sentences Three Chinese Nationals to Seven Years in Prison for Illegal Mining
A court in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has sentenced three Chinese nationals to seven years in prison for illegal mining. They...