Africa
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2019 AFCON: Cameroon to face Nigeria in round of 16
Ismailia (Egypt), July 2, 2019 (Reuters/NAN) Cameroon played out their second successive 0-0 draw at the Africa Cup of Nations…
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Senate President leads FG delegation to AFCON 2019, with Dalung, 9 others as members
By Thompson Yamput Jos, June 29, 2019 President Muhammadu Buhari has picked the President of the Senate, Ahmed Lawan, as…
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Oppositions urge Benin Republic President Talon to resign
By Ebere Agozie Abuja, June 29, 2019 The Alliance for Sustainable Democracy in Africa (ASDA) has called for Benin Republic…
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Human trafficking: 20,000 Edo, Delta girls trapped in Mali, says NAPTIP
By Deborah Coker Okpekpe (Edo), June 27, 2019 National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) says about…
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President Buhari condemns coup in Ethiopia
President Muhammadu Buhari has condemned the coup attempt in Ethiopia last Saturday and urged all concerned to exercise maximum restraint…
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2019 AFCON: Femi Kuti, others thrill at colourful opening ceremony in Cairo
By Muhyideen Jimoh Abuja, June 21, 2019 The 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) was heralded with a spectacular and…
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Presidency welcomes EU, others’ suggestions on improving elections in Nigeria
The Presidency has welcomed the report of the European Union (EU) on the 2019 general elections in Nigeria, promising to…
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11 African leaders attend Democracy Day celebration
By Ismaila Chafe Abuja, June 12, 2019 No fewer than 11 African leaders attended the ceremonies for the maiden celebration…
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Friendly: Super Eagles to start training Monday in Asaba, says Rohr
By Ifeanyi Olannye Asaba, June 2, 2019 Super Eagles Coach Genort Rohr says the team will commence training on Monday,…
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Super Eagles begin camping for AFCON Egypt 2019 on Sunday (See list)
Abuja, May 31, 2019 Nigeria’s final preparations for the 32nd Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) which will hold in Egypt…
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Nestlé Sub-Saharan Africa innovation challenge launches in Lagos, Nigeria; ‘Innovation, key driver of economic growth’ – Alarcon, Nestlé Nigeria MD/CEO
Nestlé’s Research and Development (R&D) innovation challenge was launched in Lagos, Nigeria on Wednesday, May 29, 2019. The Sub-Saharan Africa…
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Ethiopian Airlines blames bad weather for aborted Lagos Airport landing
By Solomon Asowata Ikeja, May 29, 2019 Ethiopian Airlines on Wednesday confirmed that its ET901/29 flight made an aborted landing…
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Ambassador, NIMASA facilitate release of Nigerian crew in Equatorial Guinea ‘Detained vessel was hijacked’
The Nigerian-flagged vessel, MV CHARIS, which was attacked by unknown assailants on May 5 and subsequently rescued by the Spanish…
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Botswana lifts ban on big game hunting
Gaborone, May 23, 2019 (Reuters/NAN) Botswana, home to almost a third of Africa’s elephants, says it has lifted a ban…
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South African lawmakers elect Ramaphosa as state president
Cape Town, May 22, 2019 (Reuters/NAN) South African lawmakers on Wednesday elected Cyril Ramaphosa as state president in the first…
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Ghana’s Gyan available for Nations Cup after president intervenes
Accra, May 22, 2019 Ghana striker Asamoah Gyan has bowed to a presidential request to make himself available for next…
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President Buhari congratulates Super Falcons for winning WAFU Women’s Cup
President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated the Super Falcons for putting up a superlative performance that saw them emerging the 2019…
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Ambode receives Diouf, Kanu Nwankwo, Finidi George, Zokora, other soccer legends
Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode on Friday received top African football legends at the Lagos House in Alausa, Ikeja,…
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AFCON 2019: Row among fans over Rohr’s Super Eagles team list
By Olanrewaju Akojede and Kemi Ajayi Lagos, May 15, 2019 Some soccer fans and journalists have expressed divergent opinions on…
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Rwanda to achieve digital literacy for youths in 2024, says PM
Kigali, May 14, 2019 (Xinhua/NAN) Rwandan Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente on Tuesday said the Rwandan government would ensure digital literacy…
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Nigeria did not mortgage property for China loan: Amaechi
Taiye Elebiyo-Edeni Abuja, May 13, 2019 The Minister of Transportation, Mr Rotimi Amaechi said on Monday that the Nigerian government…
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AfDB to spend $29.54 million on water, sanitation, hygiene in Gombe State
The African Development Bank (AfDB) in conjunction with the Federal Ministry of Water Resources is investing $29.54 million for the…
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