ASHENEWS reports that a massive fire outbreak has gutted the Kasuwar Kara Grinding Market in Sokoto metropolis, destroying properties estimated at over ₦250 million.
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The world’s oldest person, Japanese woman Tomiko Itooka, has died aged 116, the city where she lived, Ashiya, announced on Saturday.
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced the rationing of power supply for Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC)’s customers in parts of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) between Jan. 6 and Jan. 20.
France’s historical military presence in Africa, deeply rooted in its colonial past, is experiencing a significant decline. This shift, driven by a confluence of factors including rising anti-French sentiment, the emergence of new global powers, and the destabilizing impact of recent military coups, is reshaping the continent’s security environment and the future of Franco-African relations. The ongoing debate surrounding the potential accommodation of French troops in Nigeria’s northern region offers a pertinent case study through which to examine these evolving dynamics. One of the most crucial factors fueling this decline is the escalating anti-French sentiment across Africa. This isn’t a…
Residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) will experience a long period of power outages starting next week on Monday.
A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck northern Ethiopia Friday, where a volcano erupted after months of increased seismic activity, the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) and local media said.
The Nigerian Army has embarked on an ambitious project to plant one million date palm seedlings, with the initial phase starting at its farm in Giri, Abuja.
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted hazy weather condition from Saturday to Monday across the country.
Google said Friday it had paid Can$100 million to Canadian news outlets to use their content on its platform, as part of a deal with the government to offset loss of advertising revenues.
World food commodity prices declined by 2.1 percent in 2024 compared to the previous year, the FAO said on Friday, but they remain considerably higher than before the Covid-19 pandemic.