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US special operations forces have reportedly killed Ibrahim Qurayshi, leader of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS). In a statement on Thursday, US President Joe Biden said the ISIS leader was “removed” in a counterterrorism mission that took place overnight in north-western Syria. “Last night at my direction, U.S. military […]

President Muhammadu Buhari will, on Thursday, depart Abuja on a four-day trip to Addis Ababa, the Ethiopian capital. The president is expected to attend the 35th ordinary session of the assembly of African Union heads of state and government at Addis Ababa. Femi Adesina, presidential spokesperson, in a statement on Wednesday, said […]

Ahmad Audi, commandant-general of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), has ordered the reinstatement of officers attached to Shina Peller, a member of the house of representatives. A letter, dated February 2, 2022, and signed by Sotiyo Igbalawole on behalf of the Oyo NSCDC commandant, had ordered the withdrawal of NSCDC […]

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has withdrawn its personnel attached to Shina Peller, a member of the house of representatives. An aide to the lawmaker confirmed the development to TheCable on Wednesday. The development comes hours after the lawmaker, who represents lseyin/ltesiwaju/Kajola/lwajowa federal constituency of Oyo state, sponsored a bill […]

Scientists at Open Orphan (ORPH.L) have published results from the “world’s first” trial in which volunteers were deliberately exposed to COVID. The study was launched in February, in partnership with Imperial College London, UK’s vaccines task force, and Orphan’s clinical company,  hVIVO. According to a report published on Tuesday, the trials were […]

Babagana Zulum, governor of Borno, says he is sure about the sincerity of repentant insurgents. Zulum spoke on Wednesday while addressing state house correspondents after the inauguration of the presidential committee on the repatriation, return, and resettlement of internally displaced persons (IDPs) in the north-east. The inauguration of the committee took place […]

Oil prices jumped Wednesday as the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and its allies, known as OPEC+, agreed to stick to its planned oil output.  Brent crude rose 1.03 percent to $90.19 a barrel just after OPEC announced the modest production hike U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures also increased […]

President Muhammadu Buhari says north-east residents will soon experience a shift from insurgency to peace and stability. Buhari gave the assurance on Wednesday during the inauguration of the presidential committee on the repatriation, return and resettlement of internally displaced persons (IDPs) in the zone. The inauguration of the presidential committee preceded the […]

The senate has confirmed Rhoda Gumus as a national commissioner (south-south) of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Gumus, a nominee from Bayelsa state, is said to be a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA), a civil society organisation (CSO), had petitioned Senate President […]

Emirates Airline, the flag carrier of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), says it will resume passenger flight operations between Dubai and Nigeria on Saturday, February 5, 2022. The development comes a day after the federal government approved the resumption of flights between the two countries. In a statement on Wednesday, the airline […]