Papua New Guinea, US To Sign Security Pact To Checkmate China

Papua New Guinea (PNG) will today (Monday) sign a defence pact with the United States as it hosts Washington’s top diplomat and India’s prime minister for separate talks likely to be dominated by China’s increasing influence in the Pacific.
Ogbaru Incident Has Emboldened Our Security Drive – Anambra Govt

Anambra State Government said that the heinous act committed in Ogbaru Local Government Area of the state on May 16 has emboldened its security drive.
Victims Abducted After Killing Of US Officials Rescued

The Anambra State Police Command has rescued the victims abducted after a United States Embassy convoy was ambushed.
Northern Group Kicks Against Alleged Plan To Scuttle May 29 Handover

The Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG) has kicked against any attempt by any individual or group to bring about any situation that could lead to scuttling or in any way postponing the scheduled handover of the leadership of the country to Bola Tinubu and state governors on May 29.
Avoid Anambra, UK Sends Warning To Nationals

The United Kingdom has sent out a warning to its citizens living in Nigeria from travelling to Anambra State.
How I Reacted When GEJ Called To Concede Defeat – Buhari

Barely a few days to the end of his eight-year tenure, Nigeria’s outgoing President, Muhammadu Buhari has opened up on what his reaction was when ex-President Goodluck Jonathan telephoned him after the 2015 election.
Australian Hostage Held by Militants In Burkina Faso Freed

An 88-year-old Australian doctor who has been in the captivity of al-Qaeda militants in Burkina Faso for more than seven years has been released, Africa Today News, New York has gathered.
Court Nullifies All Labour Party Candidates In Abia, Kano

A Federal High Court sitting in Kano, presided over by Justice M N Yunusa has nullified the candidature of the Abia State Governor-elect Dr Alex Otti and all the candidates of the Labour Party in Abia and Kano States.
NDLEA Operatives Arrest 34 Suspects For Drug Trafficking In Abuja

Thirty-four (34) suspects have been arrested by the operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) during its raid on illicit drug dens in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
Chinese Vessel Capsises In Indian Ocean, 39 Sailors Missing

Dozens of sailors have been declared missing after a Chinese fishing vessel capsized in the Indian Ocean.