Mozambique is that it lies on the southeastern coast of Africa. Here are some basic facts about Mozambique you need to know. The country is bordered on the north by Tanzania, Malawi, and Zambia. On the west, it is bordered by Zimbabwe, on the south, by South Africa and Swaziland, and the Channel of Mozambique to the east. Maputo, the capital, is close to coast in the … [Read more...] about 10 Interesting Facts About Mozambique You’ll Love To See
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10 Weird Facts About Niger You Need To Know
Niger is in the northern part of Africa. It is a republic. The country shares border with Nigeria and Chad. The official language of Niger is French. But the Hausa language and Djerma are spoken by many people. The country is predominantly Muslim. Christians and other religions account for only 20% of religious adherents. Here are ten more facts about Niger that you will … [Read more...] about 10 Weird Facts About Niger You Need To Know
10 Random Facts About Netherlands Antilles You Need To Know
Netherlands Antilles consists of a number of islands. Some of them are the islands of Curacao, Bonaire, “SSS” Islands, etc. It is an autonomous part of the kingdom of the Netherlands, Aruba was once part of the Antilles before seceding in 1986. See ten other random facts about Netherlands Antilles that you'll love to read. SEE ALSO: 10 Funny Facts About North Korea You Need … [Read more...] about 10 Random Facts About Netherlands Antilles You Need To Know
10 Weird Facts About Nigeria You’ll Love To Know
The most populous country in Africa, it is in West Africa. It is bordered in the north by Chad and Niger, in the east by Cameroon, and in the west by Republic of Benin. There are over 250 ethnic groups in the country. The three major languages and ethnicity are Hausa, Yoruba and Igbo. Here are ten weird facts about Nigeria that you would love to know. SEE ALSO: 10 Funny … [Read more...] about 10 Weird Facts About Nigeria You’ll Love To Know
10 Amazing Facts About Monaco You Need To Know
Officially, it is referred to as the Principality of Monaco. It is only 0.8 square miles in land size; about the same as the central park in New York City. It is located on the Mediterranean Sea, and bordered by France on three sides. From the country, Nice in France is a mere 11 miles! Monaco has a population of about 31,000 inhabitants. Here are 10 more amazing facts about … [Read more...] about 10 Amazing Facts About Monaco You Need To Know
10 Funny Facts About Mali You Didn’t Know
Mali is a northern African country. It is a land-locked country. Mali borders Algeria to the north, Niger to the east, Burkina Faso and Cote D’ivoire to the south, Guinea to the south-west, and Senegal and Mauritania to the west. Here are ten funny facts about Mali. SEE ALSO: 10 Amazing Facts About Luxembourg You Should Know Population: 15.3 million (2013) World … [Read more...] about 10 Funny Facts About Mali You Didn’t Know
10 Random Facts About Macedonia
The country's name Macedonia is believed to have meant "highlanders" or "the tall ones", and it is derived from the ancient Greek. Here are some facts about Macedonia. * Census data from 2014 shows a population of 2,069,162. * Macedonia has a total area of 25,713 km2 (9,928 sq mi). * Macedonia is a landlocked country. * The country Official language is … [Read more...] about 10 Random Facts About Macedonia
Man Sentenced To Death For Leaking State Secrets In China
A Chinese man has been sentenced to death for leaking state secrets to foreign agencies. The man identified as Huang Yu, is a computer technician from Sichuan. Huang Yu worked for for an encryption research institute in Sichuan province but was sacked due to his incompetence. After loosing his job one day, he contacted a foreign spy agency online to sell some important … [Read more...] about Man Sentenced To Death For Leaking State Secrets In China
Jamaica Plans To Drop Queen Elizabeth As Their Official Head Of State
Jamaican Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen, announced plans on Thursday to make constitutional amendment to drop Queen Elizabeth as their official head of state and replace her with a non-Executive President in the country. The Queen, who has a ceremonial role in the country, is represented on the island by the governor-general, who is appointed on the advice of the … [Read more...] about Jamaica Plans To Drop Queen Elizabeth As Their Official Head Of State
Iceland PM Sigmundur Gunnlaugsson Resigns After Being Linked To Panama Scandal
Iceland PM Sigmundur Gunnlaugsson has temporarily resigned from office amid mounting public outrage that he hid millions in offshore account as shown on documents allegedly leaked from a Panamanian law firm. According to a government press statement, in the face of growing popular uproar in his tiny mid-Atlantic nation over his links to an offshore company in a Caribbean tax … [Read more...] about Iceland PM Sigmundur Gunnlaugsson Resigns After Being Linked To Panama Scandal
Bernie Sanders Wins Three States In Western Caucus Contests
Bernie Sanders scored three wins in Western caucus contests Saturday, giving a powerful psychological boost to his supporters but doing little to move him closer to securing the Democratic nomination. While results in Washington, Alaska and Hawaii barely dented Hillary Clinton's significant delegate lead, Sanders' wins underscored her persistent vulnerabilities within her … [Read more...] about Bernie Sanders Wins Three States In Western Caucus Contests
ISIL Second In Command Abd al-Rahman Mustafa al-Qaduli, Killed In US Raid
ISIL second in command Abd al-Rahman Mustafa al-Qaduli and some of ISIL key leaders were Killed in a US raid on Thursday in Syria. US Secretary of Defense Ash Carter said: “We have systematically eliminated ISIL’s cabinet, and killed several key ISIL terrorists." He served as a finance minister for the depraved group, and was a "well-known" terrorist within ISIL's … [Read more...] about ISIL Second In Command Abd al-Rahman Mustafa al-Qaduli, Killed In US Raid
Rivers Re-run Elections: INEC Suspends Action Pending Receipt Of Comprehensive Report
A statement last night by INEC’s Director, Voter Education and Publicity, Mr. Oluwole Osaze- Uzzi, said: “Pursuant to the Orders of the Court of Appeal, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) conducted elections into various seats in the National and the Rivers State House of Assembly yesterday, the 19th of March, 2016. Rather unfortunately, some of these … [Read more...] about Rivers Re-run Elections: INEC Suspends Action Pending Receipt Of Comprehensive Report
Lagos State To Demolish Defective Lekki Gardens Buildings
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Tuesday directed that stability test be conducted on all building constructed by the Lekki Gardens to ascertain their structural integrity, saying that any building found to be defective will be demolished. The Governor who addressed Government House Correspondents at the Lagos House, Ikeja, shortly after inspecting the site of … [Read more...] about Lagos State To Demolish Defective Lekki Gardens Buildings
APC Calls For The Sack Of Nigerian Police Boss Over Rivers State Killings
The All Progressives Congress (APC) Thursday called for the sack of the Inspector General of Police, Mr. Solomon Arase, for his inability to protect lives and properties in Rivers State. The APC Deputy National Secretary, Mr. Ngofa Oji, who made the call, stated that the IGP had shown profound inefficiency in discharging his duty. The acting National Chairman of the … [Read more...] about APC Calls For The Sack Of Nigerian Police Boss Over Rivers State Killings
Adejoke Adefulire Appointed SSA To The President On Sustainable Development Goals
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Mrs. Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire as his Senior Special Assistant on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Mrs. Orelope-Adefulire served as Deputy-Governor of Lagos State in the last administration and is an accomplished politician with many years of experience in public service. She has also served as Commissioner … [Read more...] about Adejoke Adefulire Appointed SSA To The President On Sustainable Development Goals
I Can’t Be Intimidated By Buhari – Ayo Fayose
Following the alleged invasion and arrest of four members of the Ekiti State House of Assembly on Friday evening by the operatives of the Department of State Security (DSS), Governor Ayodele Fayose has declared that he cannot be intimidated by any show of force by the Federal Government Fayose, in a statement on Sunday by his Special Assistant on Public Communications and … [Read more...] about I Can’t Be Intimidated By Buhari – Ayo Fayose
President Buhari Mourns The Death Of Minister Of State Labor
Nigerian president Muhammadu Buhari has released a press statement to condole with the family of the Late Minister of State Labor and Productivity James Ocholi, who died this afternoon 6 March, 2016 in an auto-crash alongside his son and wife on the Abuja-Kaduna expressway. Read the press statement below.. President Buhari has expressed shock and sadness at the death of … [Read more...] about President Buhari Mourns The Death Of Minister Of State Labor
Nigerian Army Record More Success, Clear Terrorists Out Of Doksa Community
Nigerian army have continued to record success in their quest to clear Boko Haram terrorists out of Nigeria in their recent achievement they have cleared remnants of Boko Haram terrorists in Doksa community. According to the Acting Director Army Public Relations Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman, in a press statement released on Nigerian army website. Colonel Sani stated that … [Read more...] about Nigerian Army Record More Success, Clear Terrorists Out Of Doksa Community
Ikorodu Kidnap: Lagos State Deputy Governor Visit Babington School
Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Dr. (Mrs.) Idiat Oluranti Adebule on Wednesday paid a visit to the Babington Macaulay Junior Seminary School, Ikorodu, where three female students were kidnapped on Monday evening, assuring that the government was fully on top of the situation. Adebule, who was accompanied by top government functionaries and the heads of security agencies in … [Read more...] about Ikorodu Kidnap: Lagos State Deputy Governor Visit Babington School
Fayose Says Buhari’s Government Is A One-Chance-Bus
Ekiti state Governor Ayo Fayose, have ask Nigerians to pray that God, who rescued Daniel from den of lions will rescue us from Buhari one-chance-bus we have all entered. He said this in a press statement released by his Special Assistant on Public Communications and New Media, Lere Olayinka. "Everything Buhari and his party promised Nigerians when they were looking for … [Read more...] about Fayose Says Buhari’s Government Is A One-Chance-Bus
IGP Solomon Arase Condoles With Yola Blast Victims
In a statement issued by the Police PRO, Olabisi Kolawole, the Nigerian Inspector General Of Police Solomon Arase has condoled the families of the policemen that died from the bomb explosion in Yola Police station on Thursday 25th of February 2016. "Following the unfortunate incidence that occurred at a Police Divisional Headquarters, Yola, Adamawa State, on Thursday 25th … [Read more...] about IGP Solomon Arase Condoles With Yola Blast Victims
Buhari Vows To Punish Those Who Distorted 2016 Budget
Nigerian president Muhammadu Buhari, has vow to punish those who distorted the 2016 budget. This was made known through a press statement released by the special adviser to the president on media and publicity Mr. Femi Adesina. Read the press statement below... President Muhammadu Buhari vowed late Tuesday in Riyadh that all those involved in the “padding” of the 2016 … [Read more...] about Buhari Vows To Punish Those Who Distorted 2016 Budget
Nigeria Must Diversify Sources Of Energy To Meet Power Needs
Dr Ogbonnaya Onu, the Minister of Science and Technology, says the country must diversify sources of energy in order to meet the power needs of the nation. Onu spoke on Tuesday in Abuja, at the end of a ministerial tour to four agencies under the ministry. According to him, the nation needs to diversify sources of its energy as it can no longer rely on gas alone. "We need to … [Read more...] about Nigeria Must Diversify Sources Of Energy To Meet Power Needs
Nigerian President Visit Saudi Arabia To Discuss Oil Price Stability
President Muhammadu Buhari begins a week-long official visit to Saudi Arabia and Qatar today Monday, February 22, 2016. President Buhari, who will be accompanied by a high-powered Federal Government delegation, including the Minister of State (Petroleum) and Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, (NNPC), Dr. Ibe Kachikwu, will first fly to … [Read more...] about Nigerian President Visit Saudi Arabia To Discuss Oil Price Stability
President Buhari In Egypt Ahead Of The Business For Africa Forum
President Muhammadu Buhari arrived Sharm El-Sheikh, the Arab Republic of Egypt ahead of the Business for Africa, Egypt and the World Forum beginning on Saturday. President landed at the International Airport of the Egyptian resort town at about ten o’clock In the evening local time. He was received on arrival by a high powered Egyptian government delegation led by the … [Read more...] about President Buhari In Egypt Ahead Of The Business For Africa Forum
Nigerian Troops Rescued 195 Hostages From Boko Haram In Borno State
The Nigerian troops of 7 Division Garrison comprising 112 Battalion and Armed Forces Special Forces yesterday carried out a joint clearance patrol on suspected Boko Haram terrorists locations at Kwaptara, Mijigete, Garin Boka, Mosole, Ngubdori, Ma’asa, Dukje and Gulumba in Dikwa and Bama Local Government Areas of Borno State. The troops discovered Boko Haram terrorists camp, … [Read more...] about Nigerian Troops Rescued 195 Hostages From Boko Haram In Borno State
EFCC Re-Arraigns Dokpesi Over N2.1bn Arms Scam Deal
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday re-arraigned former Chairman of DAAR Communications Plc, Chief Raymond Dokpesi. He was arraigned on Wednesday before the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on a six count criminal charges. Dokpesi was arraigned last year before the court on December 9, 2015 for receiving about N2.1billion from the office of … [Read more...] about EFCC Re-Arraigns Dokpesi Over N2.1bn Arms Scam Deal
Nigerian Senate Visits Army Defence Headquarters Over Security
The Committee House of Representative on Defence paid a visit to the Army Defence Headquarters to evaluate its performance with the appropriated funds in the 2015 fiscal year and to identify areas of challenges. Speaking at the occasion, the chairman of the Committee, Honourable Muktar Betara Aliyu explained that the visit was an oversight one aimed at working out modalities … [Read more...] about Nigerian Senate Visits Army Defence Headquarters Over Security
Supreme Court Upholds Governor Darius Ishaku Election
The Supreme Court has upheld the result of the Taraba State Governorship election which held on April 11, 2015 which Governor Darius Ishaku, was declared winner. The judgment delivered by Justice Bode Rhodes Vivour, says is of the affirm view that the petition filed by the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate Mrs Aisha Alhassan, contesting the election … [Read more...] about Supreme Court Upholds Governor Darius Ishaku Election
Nigerians Deserve The Truth About Buhari Sudden Vacation – Fayose
Ekiti State Governor, Mr Ayodele Fayose has said that the statement issued by the Presidency on President Muhammadu Buhari’s sudden vacation was vague, saying; “Nigerians deserve to know the truth about their President because the President is an open book that every Nigerians should be free to read.” The governor, who said he was aware of the high-wire plot to use the … [Read more...] about Nigerians Deserve The Truth About Buhari Sudden Vacation – Fayose
Man Stabs His Own Mother To Death In Lagos
A man stabbed his mother to death in No. 3 Bunmi Christopher Close, Off Arowolo Street, Abule Egba, a suburb of Lagos State. The reason for the bizzare act is yet to be known, the man identified as Ibrahim escaped immediately after he had stabbed his mother severally on the neck PMNews has learnt. According to a resident, Ibrahim who is a barber usually comes to visit his … [Read more...] about Man Stabs His Own Mother To Death In Lagos
Nigerian Military – We Are Capable To Fight Boko Haram
The story carried by some newspapers in the country titled, ‘why Nigerian military can’t defeat Boko Haram’, credited to have been given by the military high command is purely and unreservedly misleading and can best be described as a figment of press imagination. As far as the military is concerned Boko Haram insurgency is within the ambit of what the Nigerian Armed Forces can … [Read more...] about Nigerian Military – We Are Capable To Fight Boko Haram
Bukola Saraki Express Disappointment Over Supreme Court Ruling
Read the press statement he released through his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity Yusuph Olaniyonu. After listening to the ruling of the Supreme Court in the appeal he filed to challenge the process of arraigning him before the Code of Conduct Tribunal, Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki hereby states as follows: 1. He expresses disappointment over the … [Read more...] about Bukola Saraki Express Disappointment Over Supreme Court Ruling
RRS Choppers Locates Crashed Lagos-Bound Bristow Helicopter
The efficacy of the three helicopters of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) purchased by the present administration of Governor Akinwunmi Ambode came to fore on Wednesday as it aided in the location and rescue of a helicopter with registration number N5BQJ belonging to Bristow Group, which crashed while heading to Lagos from Port Harcourt. The RRS helicopters are part of the … [Read more...] about RRS Choppers Locates Crashed Lagos-Bound Bristow Helicopter
How Joshua Dariye Shared N1.2bn Ecological Fund – Witness
The trial of a former governor of Plateau State, Joshua Dariye, who is being prosecuted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on a 23-count charge bordering on money laundering and diversion of funds, continued on February 2, 2016 with the statement he made in 2007 forming the thrust of the day’s proceedings. His trial before Justice Adebukola Banjoko of a … [Read more...] about How Joshua Dariye Shared N1.2bn Ecological Fund – Witness
Nigerian Army Alert Citizens On The New Tactics Of Suicide Bombers
Nigerian Army today issued an alert warning on their Facebook page to revealed the new tactics of suicide bombers to the general public. Read the Nigerian Army warning press statement below.. It has come to the notice of the Defence Headquarters that Boko Haram, in their desperation to cause colossal havoc, have now devised a new method where they dress like mad persons … [Read more...] about Nigerian Army Alert Citizens On The New Tactics Of Suicide Bombers
Another $750 Million Abacha Loot On Its Way Back To Nigeria
Another batch of Abacha Loot is expected back to the Nigeria, this time a $750 Million buck is on its way back according to he Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami. He made this disclosure during an interactive session with the members of the national assembly committee on justice. He further assures Nigerians that another £6.9 million of … [Read more...] about Another $750 Million Abacha Loot On Its Way Back To Nigeria
Environmental Health Officers Kills 4,400 Rats In Lagos To Prevent Lassa Fever
Following the outbreak of Lassa fever virus in Lagos State Environmental Health Officers has killed more than 4,400 rats so far in Onigongbo, Oshodi , Oke-Odo,Ikotun Idanwo, Ojuwoye and Mile 12 Markets under de-rat market programme. The Environmental Health Officers Association of Nigeria (EHOAN), Lagos State Chapter, president Mr Samuel Akingbehin on Monday told News Agency … [Read more...] about Environmental Health Officers Kills 4,400 Rats In Lagos To Prevent Lassa Fever
Lagos State Government Warns Landlords Against Gated Streets
The Lagos State Government on Monday ordered immediate re-opening of all street gates and barricades in the nook and cranny of the State between 5 am and 12 mid-night daily, just as it warned that defaulting streets would have their gates pulled down within the next seven days. The State Government also ordered that all street gates and barricades are now only permitted to … [Read more...] about Lagos State Government Warns Landlords Against Gated Streets