Nigeria and African news

Governorship candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Plateau state, Nentawe Yilwatda, has said that if elected, he will revive and equip technical schools in the state to promote skills that are relevant to the 21 century economy. According to him, in the nearest future, talent and skills will represent the critical factor…

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has warned that any commercial bank that fails to pick up the new naira notes for distribution will be fined N1 million daily. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the warning was issued on Friday by Adeleke Adelokun, a Deputy Director at the apex bank, while sensitising…

Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi has said that he will protect the interest of every Nigerian if elected. Speaking on Friday at the LP presidential campaign rally in Jos, the Plateau captal, he said the state can transform to a haven for tourism if he is elected. Obi also assured that…

The presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Mr. Peter Obi has promised to unite and secure Nigeria if elected President. Speaking on Wednesday in Kaduna while flagging off his campaign in the North West, Obi blamed the security situation in the country on bad leadership. According to him, “the security situation is not because…

Six people have been killed while several others were injured in an attempt to apprehend kidnappers who abducted two residents of Zonkwa, headquarters of Zangon Kataf Local Government Area of Kaduna state. The incident, according to a statement signed by Yabo Ephraim, Media Aid to Council Chairman of Zangon Kataf LGA, occurred on Tuesday at…