Tag: Torrei Claims

UK General election to hold July 4

A UK general election is to be held on July 4, British media reported on Wednesday quoting sources, as Prime Minister Rishi Sunak met with his top ministers. Political editors at the BBC, ITV, Sky News and The Guardian all...

Benin closes river crossing with Niger in escalating trade tensions

Benin has blocked border crossings to Niger across the river between the neighbours, sources told AFP on Thursday, in an escalation of tensions since the military seized power in Niamey last July. Benin and Niger have engaged in increasing tit-for-tat...

ONSA denies facilitating return of deposed Emir of Kano, Ado Bayero

The Office of the National Security Adviser (NSA) has refuted claims that the NSA, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, facilitated the return of the dethroned Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero, to the ancient city on Saturday. Spokesman of ONSA, Zakari Mijinyawa...

Govt announces two-day traffic diversion on Lagos road

Commuters and motorists in Lagos State are experiencing a traffic diversion on the Gbagada-Oworonshoki Expressway, which started early Saturday and is expected to last until Sunday evening. Images circulating on social media reveal that a section of the road has...

Burkina Faso military rule extended for five years

Burkina Faso’s military regime, in power since a 2022 coup, will extend its rule for five years under an accord adopted during national consultations on Saturday, the talks’ chairman said. “The duration of the transition is fixed at 60 months...