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Homosexuality, Gay Marriage Legal Says Supreme Court
India’s Supreme Court has legalised homosexuality and gay sex and decriminalised Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code, holding out promise of a new dawn in personal liberty and sexual orientation.
The five judge-bench headed by Chief…
Nigeria-China Partnership Yields Over $5 Billion in Projects – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari says Nigeria’s partnership with China through the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) has resulted in the execution of vital infrastructure projects across the country, valued at over $5 billion.
The…
Nigeria, China to sign $328 million Agreement on ICT
President Muhammadu Buhari arrived Beijing Saturday to attend the Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation, FOCAC, holding between September 3 and 4.
During the 6-day official visit of the Nigerian president, he is…
Nigeria Develops $6.7b Plan for Northeast
Nigeria has developed a $6.7 billion “Buhari Plan of Action’’ for the reconstruction, rehabilitation and resettlement of Northeast that had been devastated by Boko Haram activities sincd 2009.Nigeria’s Ambassador/Permanent Representative to…
Buhari Receives Angela Merkel at Aso Rock
President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday received the vising German Chancellor, Angela Merkel, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
The German leader, who is concluding her tour of three West African countries, arrived Aso Rock at about…
UK to Create 100,000 Jobs in Nigeria
The UK Government has announced a new £70million programme to create 100,000 jobs in Nigeria says the Minister of State for Africa, Harriett Baldwin.
Baldwin said this during a business event as part of the activities for Prime Minister…
Nigeria, Britain Sign Pact on Security, Economy
Nigeria and Britain on Wednesday in Abuja signed two agreements on defence and security partnership as well as Economic Development Forum.
Speaking briefly before signing the agreements, President Muhammadu Buhari stated that Nigeria and…
Corruption: Kenya’s Deputy Chief Justice Arrested
Kenya’s Deputy Chief Justice Philomena Mwilu was arrested on Tuesday for corruption allegations, failure to pay tax, and improper dealings with a local bank now in receivership, the police and the country’s top prosecutor said.
Noordin…
Theresa May to Visit Nigeria on Wednesday
British Prime Minister, Theresa May, will arrive Nigeria on Wednesday on a three-nation Africa trade mission aimed at boosting her country’s post-Brexit fortunes.
Mrs May is expected in South Africa and Kenya on Tuesday and Thursday…