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5 die as speed boat capsizes in Calabar

Five persons were feared dead on Saturday after a speed boat capsized in Calabar waterways.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the boat capsized on its way to Oron in Akwa Ibom.A senior naval officer attached to the Eastern Naval Command, who…

Army redeploys top generals, appoints new GOCs, others

The Chief of Army Staff ( COAS), Maj.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja has approved the posting and redeployment of top senior officers to commands, instructional and staff appointments across formations and units.This is contained in a statement by the Director …

Nigerian Army pulls out ex-COAS Yahaya from service

The Nigerian Army on Saturday, pulled out of service, the immediate past Chief of Army Staff, retired Lt.-Gen. Faruk Yahaya, following the change of leadership of the Armed Forces of Nigeria by President Bola Tinubu.Tinubu had on June 19, approved the…

Durban marks Youth Month in style

from FUTHI MBHELE in Durban KwaZulu NatalBureau DURBAN, (CAJ News) DURBAN is celebrating the Youth Month in fashion and style.The recent fashion show event is the brainchild of Thobe Sokhele, the entrepreneur from KwaMakhutha in the South Coast.The ai…

Ambitious gas projects off the ground in Africa

by TINTSWALO BALOYI JOHANNESBURG, (CAJ News) EXECUTIVES from some gas-producing countries in Africa have made a strong case for gas-directed investment and strengthened Africa-Russia cooperation.The high-level representatives from Mozambique, Nigeria …

More agony for families of drowned migrants

from MOHAMED EL KADIRI in Marrakesh, Morocco Morocco Bureau MARRAKESH, (CAJ News) ALLEGED cover-up by Moroccan and Spanish authorities has left families of those that died or are missing after attempting to cross to the European country last year dist…

Nigeria warns of terror attacks at Islamic festivities

from EMEKA OKONKWO in Abuja, Nigeria Nigeria Bureau ABUJA, (CAJ News) NIGERIA’S intelligence agency has alerted the public to probable attacks at worship and recreational centres during yearly Islamic festivities.To be commemorated next Wednesday (Jun…

Chatenta, a salty hot spring steeped in mystery

from SNIKE MZULAH in Siavonga, Zambia Zambia Bureau SIAVONGA, (CAJ News) COMMUNITY leaders in Siavonga have called for the upgrading of Chatenta Hot spring into a tourist attraction.The hot spring which is surrounded by shiny attractive stones, is fou…