Africa
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103 Ebola cases reported in DRC – UN
By Prudence Arobani New York, Aug. 23, 2018 The Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said no fewer…
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An encounter with General Prince Yomi Johnson By Uzor Maxim Uzoatu
Recall the gory video scene of the killing of then President Samuel Doe of Liberia. There was the beer-guzzling…
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MTN unveils mPulse for `tweens’ and teens
By Chiazo Ogbolu MTN Nigeria has unveiled its latest innovation, MTN mPulse, for `tweens’ and teens (ages 9 to 15).…
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Arsene Wenger to get honour for helping George Weah’s career
Former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is to travel to Liberia this week to receive the West African country’s highest honour.…
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Dickson condoles UN, Ghana, wants Kofi Annan immortalised
Bayelsa State Governor, Honourable Henry Seriake Dickson on Saturday commiserated with the family of Kofi Annan, the United Nations and…
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Kofi Annan, former UN Secretary-General, dies at 80; Tributes pour in
Kofi Annan, the first black African to lead the United Nations, has died at age 80. He served as Secretary-General…
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MamaYe launches Fund Naija Health project in Gombe
A nongovernmental organization, MamaYe – evidence for action, has launched the Fund Naija Health project in Gombe aimed at getting…
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Nestlé Central & West Africa Region appoints new Market Head
Mr. Rémy Ejel has been appointed the new Market Head for Nestlé Central & West Africa Limited, a subsidiary of the world’s leading Food…
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Mali election: Low turnout due to security fears, opposition charges fraud
Voters stayed away in droves from Mali’s run-off presidential election due to fears over security and simple apathy, but the…
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FIFA bans former African Player of Year Bwalya
Zambia’s former African Footballer of the Year, Kalusha Bwalya, has been banned from the game for two years by world…
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CAF bans referee for life; six others, a technical instructor for 10 years
By Dorcas Jonah Confederation of Africa Football (CAF) on Tuesday imposed a life ban on a referee while six others…
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No development without stability, says President Buhari as he hosts Gambian President
Development is usually the first casualty in an unstable polity, says President Muhammadu Buhari. According to a statement by Femi…
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President Buhari emerges new ECOWAS Chairman
By Ismaila Chafe President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday in Lome, Togo, emerged new Chairman of the Authority of Heads of…
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Bayelsa: Obasanjo, Liberian VP, others to flag off summit on maternal mortality *Dickson launches Safe Motherhood Initiative
The Bayelsa State Government is set to hold the first summit on Infant and maternal mortality in Yenagoa on…
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President Buhari participates in Joint ECOWAS-ECCAS Summit; Advocates increased inter-regional collaboration to tackle cross-border crimes
By Ismaila Chafe President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday in Lome, Togo, advocated for inter-regional collaboration on maritime security, to fight…
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CAF Confederation Cup: Enyimba lose 0-2 to Williamsville of Cote d’ Ivoire
By Victor Okoye Enyimba International Football Club of Aba slumped to a 0-2 defeat to Williamsville Athletic Club of…
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IYC carpets IGP, says APC wants to polarise Bayelsa security
The Ijaw Youths Council (IYC), has raised the alarm over the recent decision of the Inspector General of Police, Mr.…
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Malians vote in presidential elections amid high security
Malians began voting on Sunday in presidential elections, with a tight race between incumbent Ibrahim Keita and his arch-rival Soumaila…
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UN chief urges peaceful presidential poll in Mali
By Prudence Arobani has sued for a peaceful presidential election in Mali as the country goes to the poll to…
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Nigerians in S/Africa seek speedy implementation of 10-year passport validity, laud Buhari
By Isaac Aregbesola The Nigerian Union South Africa (NUSA) has called for speedy implementation of the 10-year validity period for…
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President Buhari departs Abuja Sunday for joint ECOWAS/ECCAS and ECOWAS Summits in Togo
President Muhammadu Buhari will depart Abuja Sunday for Lome, Republic of Togo, to participate in two high-level meetings. According to…
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Cote d’Ivoire government faces collapse in coalition row
Cote d’Ivoire President Alassane Ouattara’s government faced collapse on Friday after his junior coalition partner said it had expelled party…
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Q2: Dangote Cement invests $3bn on plants, grinding terminals across Africa …. employs 27,952 Nigerians in 2017
Group Chief Executive Officer of Dangote Cement, Joe Makoju has revealed that the company has invested a whopping $3B to…
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Nigeria to host 73rd meeting of African Parliamentary Union in October
Nigeria will in October host the 73rd Meeting of the African Parliamentary Union (APU), in Abuja, it was learnt Thursday.…
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