Senate Confirms Chairman, Commissioners For National Population Commission

The Senate has confirmed the appointment of Dr. Aminu Yusuf, as Chairman of the National Population Commission (NPC), along with two other nominees as Federal Commissioners. The confirmation followed the presentation and consideration of the...

Ex-president jailed over dictator bombshell

France’s ex-president Nicolas Sarkozy became the first former head of an EU state to be jailed Tuesday, proclaiming his innocence as he entered a Paris prison. France’s right-wing leader from 2007 to 2012 was found guilty last month of seeking to...

Ex-French president Sarkozy arrives at Paris jail to begin five-year sentence for criminal conspiracy

FORMER FRENCH PRESIDENT Nicolas Sarkozy has entered a Paris jail after being found guilty of seeking to acquire Libyan funding for his 2007 presidential run. He walked out of his home hand-in-hand with his wife, Carla Bruni, and left in a car...

France's ex-president escorted to jail over Libya funding conviction

By Nicolas Gaudichet and Phenix Kim for AFP France's former president Nicolas Sarkozy leaves his residence to present himself to La Sante Prison for incarceration on a five-year prison sentence. Photo: AFP / JULIEN DE ROSA France's ex-president...

Ex-French president Sarkozy starts 5-year prison sentence over funds from Gaddafi scandal

PARIS, France (AFP) — Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy on Tuesday entered a Paris jail where he will be incarcerated over seeking to acquire Libyan funding for his 2007 presidential run. “Welcome Sarkozy!” “Sarkozy’s here,” AFP reporters...

Niger govt seeks collaboration on adolescent, mental health policies

The Niger State Government has called for collaboration among governments, development partners, educators, and parents to ensure the effective implementation of adolescent and mental health policies across the country. The Permanent Secretary of...

France’s ex-president Nicolas Sarkozy jailed

After his September 25 verdict, Sarkozy had said he would “sleep in prison - but with my head held high”. Dozens of supporters and family members had stood outside the former president’s home from early Tuesday, some holding up framed portraits of...

France’s ex-president Sarkozy leaves home for prison

France’s ex-president Nicolas Sarkozy left home on Tuesday to head to jail after being found guilty of seeking to acquire Libyan funding for his 2007 presidential run. He walked out of his home hand-in-hand with his singer wife, Carla Bruni, and...

France’s ex-president Sarkozy escorted to jail over Libya funding conviction

France’s ex-president Nicolas Sarkozy left home on Tuesday to head to jail after being found guilty of seeking to acquire Libyan funding for his 2007 presidential run. He walked out of his home hand-in-hand with his singer wife, Carla Bruni, and...

10 African Climate Change Projects Secure Major Funding

The National Research Foundation (NRF) of South Africa is pleased to announce the culmination of its funding call under the Belmont Forum Collaborative Research Action (CRA) initiative with 10 transdisciplinary research projects selected for...

France's ex-president Sarkozy enters jail over Libya funding conviction

Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy on Tuesday entered a Paris jail where he will be incarcerated over seeking to acquire Libyan funding for his 2007 presidential run. "Welcome Sarkozy!", "Sarkozy's here," AFP reporters heard convicts shouting...

AfrioCAT To Boost Sustainable Land Management in Africa: AUDA-NEPAD Programme Officer for Climate Change

Addis Ababa, October 21, 2025 (ENA) - The launch of the AfrioCAT network in Addis Ababa is expected to assist the fight against land degradation and food insecurity in the continent, AUDA-NEPAD Programme Officer for Climate Change said. This was...

ADC Encourages Women to Contest Political Offices in Niger State

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Niger State has called on women across the three senatorial zones to actively participate in politics by contesting for elective positions ahead of the 2027 general elections. State Chairman of the party,...

'Welcome Sarkozy!' prisoners shout as former French president is jailed

Updated 10.20am France's ex-president Nicolas Sarkozy became the first former head of an EU state to be jailed Tuesday, proclaiming his innocence as he entered a Paris prison. France's right-wing leader from 2007 to 2012 was found guilty last...

France’s ex-president Sarkozy to be jailed over Libya funding conviction

Nicolas Sarkozy is to become the first former head of an EU country to serve time behind bars - Copyright AFP/File Philippe LOPEZ Nicolas Gaudichet France’s ex-president Nicolas Sarkozy is to be jailed Tuesday after being found guilty of acquiring...

Idris: FG Aware of Dangers Posed to Economic Growth, Social Lives by Banditry

•Reiterates commitment to protecting lives, property of Nigerians Laleye Dipo in Minna Despite the continued assault on the citizens by insurgents and bandits, the federal government, weekend, said it was not oblivious of the dangers posed to...

UNICEF, WHO, Niger Govt Jointly Committed To Wellbeing Of Adolescents

1 Chinwendu Nnadozie The Niger State government of Nigeria, the United Nations Children’s Education Fund (UNICEF) and the World Health Organisation (WHO) have reaffirmed their collective commitment towards improving adolescents’ well-being through...

Minister upbeats on APC landslide victory in Niger LG polls

By Musa Baba Adamu with agency report The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has expressed confidence that the All Progressives Congress, (APC), will win the upcoming Local Government Councils Election in Niger...

Africa’s coup belt widens as 8 countries fall to military rule in just four years

This phenomenon is reshaping not only national governance but also regional stability, foreign investment, and the credibility of democratic institutions across the continent. Since 2020, nations such as Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger, Guinea, Chad,...

NILOWV: Minister, Stakeholders Canvass Passage of Reserved Seats Bill for Women at NILOWV National Conference

Uzoma Mba The Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, has commended the National Assembly for supporting the move to increase women’s political representation through the Reserved Seats Bill, describing it...