The contract marks first such deal between the countries since they signed a peace pact in 1979. The historic partnership is set to last for 15 years.

Thousands of supporters of Gambia's longtime dictator, Yahya Jammeh, have protested for his right to return from exile. But accounts differ on whether an agreement is in place for him to do so.

Boko Haram releases five abducted aid workers

At least six persons have been killed and five others injured following an attack on the convoy of the Emir of Potiskum in Yobe State, Umaru Bubaram along the Kaduna-Zaria expressway in Kaduna State.

Hearing on the demolition of Ile Arugbo continues January 24

Supreme court to decide Kano, Sokoto governorship appeals on January 20

Mr. Olayinka Bernard Adeleye, whose picture was recently used as a Nigerian who was involved in the the Ukranian flight that was shot down by an Iranian missile on January 7, 2020 killing all 176 passengers and crew members, has denied being one of the victims, saying he is alive and kicking. He said the news of his death has left him and his family with scars which would take a long time to heal.

Five aid workers abducted by Boko Haram insurgents in December have been released in Borno state. According to reports, it has not been confirmed if any ransom was paid to secure their release, following a negotiation with the insurgents.

Health professionals meet minds on better service delivery

Members of the outlawed Islamic movement in Nigeria clashed with anti-riot policemen at the Berger area of the federal capital city on Tuesday.

Supreme Court voids Emeka Ihedioha’s election, declares APC Hope Uzodinma Imo governor

A series of activities to mark fifty years of the end of the Nigerian civil war continued in Lagos today. At the Never Again Conference, whether or not the lessons of the war were learned arose again.