Africa
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Buhari assures that ministers will be named before end of September
President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday in Aburi, Ghana reassured Nigerians and the international community that he will name his cabinet…
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Nigeria’s own new World Trade Centre in Abuja poised to skyrocket economy
Nigeria’s capital city of Abuja is about to get a new heart: a brand new World Trade Centre complex. The…
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You are a traitor – Ijaw group blasts former Jonathan’s aide
The Izon Ibe Youth Assembly, a socio-cultural group in Bayelsa State, has accused a one-time Special Assistant to ex-President Goodluck…
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How Islamic State now recruits in W/African universities
Graduate Mohammad Nazir Nortei Alema was confirmed as one of those who have joined the radical Islamic State (IS) as West…
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Adefuye projected Nigeria’s positive image internationally, says NIIA D-G
Director-General, Nigerian Institute of International Affairs (NIIA), Prof. Bola Akinterinwa, has said the late Nigeria’s Ambassador to the United States,…
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2015 Paris Summit: UNDP launches storytelling contest for African journalists to amplify climate coverage
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Thursday, launched a global storytelling contest, Voices2Paris, to contribute to raising public awareness on…
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112-yr old Japanese officially recognized as world’s oldest man
The Guinness World Records has officially recognized 112-year old Japanese as the world’s oldest man. Yasutaro Koide, a 112-year-old resident…
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Angola to host African finance ministers’ confab
From August 27–28 in Luanda, the southern Africa country of Angola will host the Meeting of the Ministers of Finance…
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Prisoner release in Gambia should include those for expressing dissent– Amnesty Int’l
The release of at least 200 prisoners is a welcome step forward for human rights in Gambia, but should go…
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Boko Haram: Indiscriminate attacks mark dangerous turn in regional conflict — Amnesty Int’l
Twin suicide bombings in Maroua, northern Cameroon, Wednesday, are part of a growing pattern of armed groups such as Boko…
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Gambia: Sharp deterioration of human rights in 21st year of Jammeh’s rule — Amnesty Int’l
The human rights situation in The Gambia has deteriorated sharply during President Yahya Jammeh’s 21st year in power, according to…
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Women Advancement Forum 2015 unveils airline, media partners
The Women Advancement Forum has announced the Qatar Airways, and Lagos-based Television Continental (TVC), as Official Airline Partner and Official…
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France, SA envoys seek greater economic ties with Lagos; as Ambode assures safety of investments
France and South Africa have indicated interest to increase their economic presence in Lagos State. At separate courtesy visits to…
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UNWTO calls for improved financing for tourism
The United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has called for greater support for tourism in international financing for development flows…
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Why we are helping in repair of East/West Road — Wike
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has said that the desire to sustain business activity and encourage investors in the state…
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Deploy Election Risk Management tool in African countries, Jega recommends
After successfully deploying the Election Risk Management (ERM) tool for the 2015 general elections, Chairman of the Independent National Electoral…
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Nigerian-American Leadership Council invited to Organization of American States Education Conference in Mexico… Pushes for bold education agenda for Nigeria
Washington DC based Nigerian-American Leadership Council (NALC) has been invited by the Organization of American States (OAS) to its 16th…
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APC blasts PDP Media Watchdog for asking Buhari to resign; He’ll get better with age–Adesina
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has described as a ‘product of poor thinking and deliberate mischief’ the statement credited…
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Court gives S/Africa 7 days to explain why it let Bashir go
The South African government has a week to explain to judges why it defied a court order barring the…
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Nigeria Union alerts on new xenophobic attacks in S/Africa
The Nigerian Union in South Africa, Tuesday, reported new xenophobic attacks against Nigerians and other foreigners in Sternkopf, Namakwa Municipality,…
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Access Bank Group continues support of UNICEF with Fifth Chukker
As part of its continued support of the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), the Access Bank Group, along with 5th…
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African leaders commend NEPAD’s role in transformation, regional integration
African leaders gathered Saturday morning at the Sandton Convention Centre in South Africa for the 33rd NEPAD Heads of…
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ICC should refer S/Africa to UN Security Council for refusing to arrest al Bashir — SERAP
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on “the International Criminal Court (ICC) to refer South Africa to the…
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Crisis brews in the N/Delta over attempts to remove Oyegun as APC National Chair
AKHERE Godwin,Benin Tension is heightening in the oil rich Niger Delta region of Nigeria following what is being interpreted as…
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Buhari chairs AU Council meeting in SA
President Muhammadu Buhari, Saturday, chaired the meeting of the Peace and Security Council at the 25th African Union (AU) Summit…
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