Political appointees Archives

Bago inaugurates 60 new political appointees

August 21, 2023 AfricanGazette Comments Off

Gov. Mohammed Bago of Niger on Monday inaugurated 60 new political appointees, including 30 Commissioners and 30 Special Advisers. In a speech at the event, the governor said that the “appointments are strictly based on […]

Oyo state govt. goes after past political appointees not in good book, directs immediate return of official vehicles

August 19, 2023 AfricanGazette Comments Off

The Oyo State Government on Friday directed all the immediate-past political appointees to return all official vehicles allocated to them on or before Aug. 25. The Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Prof. Olanike Adeyemo, […]

16 killed as NAF targets miss armed bandits in Zamfara

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A tragic airstrike by the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) on Saturday evening has claimed the lives of at least 16 individuals, including members of the Zamfara Community Protection Guards (ZCPG), local vigilantes, and residents in […]

Gunmen storm Enugu, kidnap 3 soldiers, 30 others

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Residents of Enugu-Ezike, located in the Igbo Eze North local government area of Enugu State, are on edge following the kidnapping of more than 35 individuals, including three Nigerian soldiers, by suspected herdsmen. The abductions […]

4 Killed as suspected terrorists attack NIS facility in Kebbi

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The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has confirmed the tragic death of four individuals in an attack by suspected terrorists at its Kangiwa border facility in Kebbi State. In a statement released on Sunday in Abuja, […]

Father allegedly confesses to killing 14-year-old son in Ondo

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Monday Elala, the father of 14-year-old Tope Elela, has reportedly confessed to killing his son over allegations of housebreaking, theft, and other unlawful activities. The tragic incident occurred in Ajowa Akoko, Akoko North-West Local Government […]

Austrian woman kidnapped in Niger amid rising security concerns

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An Austrian woman has been kidnapped in Niger, marking the first known abduction of a European citizen in the country since a military coup took power in 2023. The Austrian Federal Ministry for European and […]

Israel bombs another Gaza city school as truce talks stall

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Israel has bombed yet another school in Gaza City, marking a dramatic escalation in the ongoing conflict as international efforts to broker a truce continue to falter. The attack, which occurred early on Monday morning, […]

Thousands volunteer at LA wildfire donation centre as community rallies to support fire victims

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In the wake of the devastating wildfires that ravaged large parts of Southern California, thousands of volunteers have come together at donation centers across Los Angeles to assist those affected by the fires. The outpouring […]

Congo army retakes key strongholds from M23 Rebels in major offensive

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The Congolese army has announced significant military victories in the eastern regions of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), successfully pushing back M23 rebel forces and regaining control of several key towns over the weekend. […]

Nationwide strike disrupts air, rail, public transport in Belgium

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A nationwide strike in Belgium, sparked by widespread opposition to potential pension reforms, brought the country to a standstill on Monday, causing massive disruptions to air and rail travel and leaving many schools closed. The […]