Africa
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AFCON 2024: A’Ibom govt. expresses readiness to host qualification match; Holds technical meeting
Akwa Ibom state Government has held a technical meeting ahead of this weekend’s AFCON 2024 qualification match between the Super…
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NICASA: Association’s Election Commission chairman promises credible polls
By Fortune Abang Abuja, Sept. 4, 2023 Dr Lawan Abdulhamid, Chairman of the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) for the upcoming…
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Gabon’s new military ruler sworn in as caretaker president
Yaoundé, Sept. 4, 2023 Gabon’s new military ruler, Gen. Brice Nguema, was sworn in as the country’s caretaker president on…
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Niger’s military rulers reopen airspace after seizing power in coup
Niamey, Sept. 4, 2023 The military junta in Niger has reopened the West African country’s airspace again more than one…
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Ghanaian mission canvasses study applications from W/African scholars
By Fortune Abang/Anita Uzoagba Abuja, Aug. 31, 2023 Ghana has announced the official opening of the application portals that will…
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Saving Abuja from Wike, Really? Azu Ishiekwene
Abuja is not in a hurry to change. However, in a city famous for its bad habits fostered by…
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Beach Volleyball: Nigeria wins silver at U21 Nations Championship
….. Men, women teams qualify for 2023 World Championship Nigeria women’s team settled for silver medal at the just concluded…
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Tinubu deeply concerned about Gabon coup – Ngelale
By Ismail Abdulaziz Abuja, Aug. 30, 2023 President Bola Tinubu has expressed concern about the Wednesday coup in the Republic…
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Ousted Gabon’s President Bongo calls on public to protest his arrest
Yaoundé, Aug. 30, 2023 Hours after military leaders seized power in Gabon, President Ali Bongo issued a plea to the…
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Niger crisis: Avoid amendments in favour of tenure extension – stakeholders urge African leaders
By Muhammad Nasir Sokoto Aug. 30, 2023 Participants of an International Symposium on the Niger Republic crisis and the future…
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Gabonese military officers take over power – Reports
Libreville, Aug. 30, 2023 Gabonese military officers have canceled elections results and dissolved state institutions, claiming they have taken over…
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Dangote Cement clarifies cement price misinformation
…..says Nigeria’s price is in line with or lower than prices across the West African coast. Management of Dangote Cement…
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Mali: Peacekeeping operation leaving but UN staying – Envoy
By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Aug. 28, 2023 The UN envoy to Mali, El-Ghassim Wane, says while its peacekeeping operation…
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Tony Elumelu charges lawyers on united action for nation building (Read full text of Keynote Address below)
The Founder, The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF), Mr. Tony O. Elumelu, has charged lawyers in the country to join in…
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CAF Champions League: Nigerian clubs Enyimba FC, Remo Stars suffer preliminary round elimination
Nigerian representatives to the 2023/2024 CAF Champions League have suffered preliminary round elimination. This follows the conclusion of second leg…
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CAF Confederation Cup: Obaseki applauds Bendel Insurance for beating ASO Chlef
By Kevin Okunzuwa Benin. Aug. 26. 2023 Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo on Saturday congratulated Bendel Insurance Football Club of…
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CAF Confederation Cup: Bendel Insurance FC defeat Aso Chlef to reach second qualifying round
Bendel Insurance of Benin defeated Algerian side ASO Chlef 4-3 on Penalties in their CAF Confederation Cup preliminary round fixture…
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Tinubu, beware of Quattara! By Emeka Obasi
Niger as battle ground is sweet music to the ears of President Alassane Dramane Ouattara whose goal is to divert attention…
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Niger crisis: Junta gives Nigerian, German, US Ambassadors 48 hours to leave
Niger Republic’s military administration on Friday gave the German, US and Nigerian ambassadors 48 hours to leave the country, according…
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African leaders must allow free, fair elections for democracy’s survival – Gov. Adeleke says in Rwanda
OSOGBO Democracy can only survive in Africa when leaders allow free and fair elections and elected leaders serve the interest…
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Niger in turmoil: The Only way in is the way out By Sola Isola
Niger, a large and arid country in West Africa has a history of coups and attempted coups since its independence…
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Niger crisis: Tinubu directs Ulamas to return to military junta
By Ismail Abdulaziz Abuja, Aug. 24, 2023 President Bola Tinubu has directed the delegation of Muslim Ulamas (Muslim scholars) mediating…
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Checking coup d’etat resurgence through good governance By Aderogba George
The media was recently awash with news of a coup d’état in Niger Republic. The Gen. Abdourahamane Tiani-led military junta…
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Egypt urges dialogue to settle crisis in Niger- foreign ministry
Cairo, Aug. 23, 2023 The Egyptian Foreign Ministry has stressed the importance of adopting dialogue to reach a peaceful resolution…
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66 Nigerians, 4 Ghanaians win ABAS 4-year scholarships
By Sixtus Uket (Calabar) Seventy undergraduates drawn from Nigeria and Ghana have been awarded 4-year scholarships by the Association of…
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