Africa
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Students shutdown South Africa’s Shoprite in Ogun over Xenophobia
By Ige Adekunle Sango-Ota (Ogun), Aug.10, 2019 The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) on Saturday shutdown South Africa’s grocery…
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Otedola fulfills $25,000 per goal AFCON pledge to Super Eagles
By Victor Okoye Abuja, July 30, 2019 Business mogul Femi Otedola on Tuesday fulfilled his pledge of 25,000 dollars to…
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AfDB President Adesina, 3 African leaders for Tony Elumelu foundation forum in Abuja
By Mustapha Sumaila Abuja, 26 July 2019 The leaders of three African countries and the President of African Development Bank…
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In Liberia, President Buhari restates commitment to sub-regional development; Speaks on Nigeria’s economy
President Muhammadu Buhari has said that the Economic and Recovery Growth Plan launched by his administration in 2017 is creating…
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40,000 more flee Cameroon conflict to Nigeria — UN
By Harrison Arubu United Nations, July 22, 2019 The United Nations on Monday said nearly 40,000 more people had been forced…
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Algeria win 2019 AFCON with early goal over Senegal
Cairo, July 19, 2019 (Reuters/NAN) Algeria won the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) for the second time on Friday when…
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Nigerian professor describes dismissal by Ghanaian university as unethical, unprofessional
By Joy Kaka Abuja, July 18, 2019 Professor Augustine Nwagbara on Thursday said his dismissal from University of Education Winneba,…
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S/African troops deployed to Cape Town to help quell violence
Cape Town, July 18, 2019 South African troops on Thursday, began moving into gang-infested areas of Cape Town to help…
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AFCON: Ighalo’s goal secures third-place for Nigeria; Bronze better than nothing, says Okala
Cairo, July 18, 2019 (Reuters/NAN) Odion Ighalo’s third minute goal gave Nigeria a 1-0 win over Tunisia in their third-place…
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NIA boss, Ahmed Rufai emerges Africa Intelligence Committee Chairperson
Ambassador Ahmed Rufai Abubakar, the Director-General of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA), has been appointed Chairperson of the Committee…
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Coaching casualties continue in Cup of Nations fallout
Cairo, July 16, 2019 (Reuters/NAN) Two more coaches have lost their jobs and another is expected to depart in coming…
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AFCON: Algerians beat Super Eagles , go into final; Nigerian fans heartbroken
Cairo, July 14, 2019 A last-gasp goal from Riyad Mahrez helped Algeria qualify for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations…
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AFCON: Zenith Bank hails Super Eagles, charges team to go for trophy
One of the major sponsors of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Zenith Bank, has commended the Super Eagles for their…
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Airtel Africa drops by 9.99% on second day after listing
By Chinyere Joel-Nwokeoma Lagos, July 10, 2019 Airtel Africa shares dropped by 9.99 per cent on the Nigerian Stock Exchange…
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Airtel Africa lists on NSE, promises value creation
By Chinyere Joel-Nwokeoma/Florence Onuegbu Lagos, July 9, 2019 Airtel Africa Plc on Tuesday listed on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE),…
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Obiano urges FG to investigate death of Nigerian official in South Africa
By Fortune Abang Abuja, July 8, 2019 Gov. Willie Obiano of Anambra State on Monday urged the Federal Government to…
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Free trade must also be fair trade, President Buhari says as Nigeria signs African Free Trade Agreement
Nigeria officially joined the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) as President Muhammadu Buhari, Sunday, signed the Agreement in Niamey…
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AFCON 2019: Buhari, Atiku, others hail Super Eagles’ victory over Cameroon
By Victor Okoye Abuja, July 7, 2019 President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated the Super Eagles for defeating Cameroon to…
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Buhari departs Abuja, arrives Niger Republic for AU Summit
By Ismaila Chafe Abuja, July 6, 2019 President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday departed Abuja for Niger Republic to attend the 12th…
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SEC approves Airtel Africa’s secondary listing on NSE
By Chinyere Joel-Nwokeoma Lagos, July 6, 2019 The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has finally approved the planned secondary listing…
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Pogba determined to leave Man United, says agent Raiola
Manchester (UK), July 5, 2019 (Reuters) Manchester United’s Paul Pogba is ready to leave the English Premier League (EPL) side…
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10 Players that can Surprise at AFCON 2019 By Ikem Aginam Ikem’s Sports World
Percy Tau – South Africa Club: Union SG/on loan from Brighton & Hove Albion (Belgium and England) The 25-year old…
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U.S. condemns bombing of Libyan migrant facility
New York, July 3, 2019 The United States has “strongly condemned” the bombing of a Libyan migrant detention facility that…
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President Buhari condemns deadly attack on migrant center in Libya
President Muhammadu Buhari has strongly condemned the deadly airstrike on a migrant centre near Tripoli, Libya on Wednesday. In a…
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Ethiopia restores mobile internet in capital after 10 days outage
Addis Ababa, July 2, 2019 (Xinhua/NAN) Ethiopia has restored mobile internet connection in its capital city Addis Ababa after…
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