Abia Gov Otti takes border security seriously after killing of Chinese miners

Following the tragic killing of two Chinese nationals and a police escort in Abia State, Governor Alex Otti has pledged to strengthen security collaborations with neighbouring states to prevent cross-border criminal activities. Governor Otti made the commitment in response to the deadly ambush that occurred last Saturday at a mining site in Uturu, within Isuikwuato…

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BREAKING: Nigerian Correctional Service Throws ‘Independence Day Bomber’ Charles Okah Into Solitary Confinement For Exposing Borno Prison Corruption; Denies Him Drugs, Family Access

The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has placed Charles Okah—who is serving a life sentence for his involvement in the October 1, 2010, Independence Day bombing in Abuja—in solitary confinement at the Maximum Security Custodial Centre in Maiduguri, Borno State.    SaharaReporters learnt that this move is in retaliation for Okah’s exposure of corrupt practices involving…

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Iran would be in danger if nuclear talks with US fail – Trump

On Monday night,  April 7, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that his administration is engaging in direct talks with Iran regarding its nuclear program, with a high-level meeting scheduled for Saturday.   Speaking alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the Oval Office, Trump emphasized the preference for a diplomatic solution, stating, “We’re having…

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Immigrant Worker Exploitation in America in Four Charts

April 8, 2025 Sarah Anderson – Reyanna James President Trump is now promoting $5-million “gold card” tickets to U.S. citizenship for wealthy foreigners, with no obligation to create good jobs for Americans. Many immigrants, meanwhile, face serious economic hardship and exploitation — despite making enormous contributions to our economy. The undocumented immigrants Trump wants to…

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Côte d’Ivoire Commits 1 Billion FCFA to Boost Animal and Fisheries Sector – West African Voice Network

The Ivorian government has invested 1 billion FCFA into animal and fisheries resources projects, as part of broader efforts to achieve food sovereignty and unlock the sector’s economic potential. The announcement was made by Sidi Thiémoko Touré, Minister of Animal and Fisheries Resources, during the “Government Meetings” forum in Abidjan. Speaking on the theme “National…

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