Africa
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Food security: Buhari lauds AfDB for being proactive
President Muhammadu Buhari has commended the Africa Development Bank (AfDB) for planning ahead of whatever negative consequences may come from…
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696 Ghanaian peacekeepers receive UN medals for outstanding service
By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, April 25, 2022 No fewer than 696 Ghanaian peacekeepers have received UN medals for their…
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Why ‘Mr Eazi’ is investing in Rwanda
By Fabian Ekeruche/07031677844 Lagos, April 14, 2022 Popular music star, Oluwatosin Ajibada, popularly known as Mr Eazi, has made known…
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Senate seeks end to maltreatment of Nigerians travelling to Ghana
*As PSC pushes for prosecution of high-profile Nigerians violating Covid-19 travel protocols The Senate has urged the Federal Ministry of…
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Algeria seeks replay of World Cup playoff against Cameroon due to refereeing
Berlin, April 1, 2022 The Algeria Football Federation (FAF) has called for a replay of their World Cup playoff clash…
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Access Bank eyes top 5 position in Africa by 2027 – Wigwe
By Wole Sogunle Lagos, March 29, 2022 The Group Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer, Access Bank Plc, Dr Herbert Wigwe,…
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With strict implementation of right policies, Nigeria’s economy will be on track – Obi
Former Governor Peter Obi has expressed belief that Nigeria, with its abundant resources, could be on the right developmental track,…
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We’ll surprise Nigeria to secure World Cup ticket in Abuja, Ghana Coach says
By Georgina Adegbie/Aderonke Ojo Abuja, March 29, 2022 Otto Addo, the coach of Black Stars of Ghana, says his team…
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Osinbajo speaks at Obasanjo’s democracy event; Jonathan, other big wigs present
The Vice President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo was in Abeokuta Monday, joining a high level event on democracy in West Africa.…
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Black Stars arrive in Abuja for Tuesday’s clash with Super Eagles
Abuja, March 28, 2022 The Black Stars of Ghana on Monday afternoon arrived in Abuja for the return leg of…
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Osinbajo departs for Accra to attend ECOWAS Extraordinary Summit
By Chijioke Okoronkwo Abuja, March 25, 2022 Vice President Yemi Osinbajo will depart Lagos on Friday for Accra, Ghana, to…
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Jonathan’s mission raises hope of new Mali transition programme
By Emmanuel Oloniruha Abuja, March 22, 2022 Fresh hopes emerged at the weekend of an agreement between the Economic…
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Obasanjo, Sall, Shagari to be honoured as African Ministers’ Council on Water sets stage for 20th Anniversary celebration at 9th World Water Forum in Senegal
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, President Macky Sall of Senegal and Alhaji Mukthar Shehu Shagari, a former Minister of Water Resources of…
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Sunday Igboho freed from prison in Benin Republic – Counsel; Soyinka, Akintoye praised
By Akeem Abas Ibadan, March 7, 2022 Chief Sunday Adeyemo, a.k.a Igboho, has been released from a prison in Benin…
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Buhari hosts Ghana’s President Addo-Akufo
By Ismaila Chafe Abuja, Feb. 22, 2022 President Muhammadu Buhari met with his Ghanaian counterpart, Nana Addo-Akufo, behind closed doors…
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Osinbajo graces Liberian bicentennial commemoration in Monrovia
By Chijioke Okoronkwo Monrovia, Feb. 14, 2022 Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, alongside presidents of four countries, on Monday, in Monrovia,…
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WAEC reverses No NIN, No Exam policy for 2022 WASSE
By Chinyere Nwachukwu Lagos, Feb. 14, 2022 The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) says that prospective school candidates without…
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Osinbajo departs Abuja for Monrovia for Liberia’s bicentennial celebration
By Chijioke Okoronkwo Abuja, Feb. 14, 2022 Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo departs Abuja on Monday for Monrovia, to represent President Muhammadu…
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Nigerians in S/Africa flay extra-judicial killing of compatriots
A Nigerian by name Nicholas at the hospital. By Fortune Abang Abuja, Feb. 13, 2022 The Nigerian community, under the…
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Liberian President confers award on Nigerian Army officers
Nigerian Army officers honoured with National Award by Liberian President, George Weah. By Sumaila Ogbaje Abuja, Feb. 12, 2022…
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Access Bank Lagos City Marathon:Ulfata, Siranesh emerge winners
Winner of the 2022 Access Bank Lagos City Marathon, Darega Ulfata at the finishing line. By Olanrewaju Akojede Lagos,…
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Lift sanctions on Mali, ADC asks ECOWAS; Tells junta to hand over to civilians immediately
The African Diaspora Congress (ADC) has expressed support for Malian people over the crisis arising from the recent military coup in…
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Africa is destined for greatness By Akinwumi Adesina, President, AfDB
Speech by Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina President, African Development Bank Group, Mobilizing Financing for Africa’s Accelerated Economic Recovery, Development and Integration, at…
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UN deputy chief, Amina Mohammed sues for peace in Ethiopia
By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Feb. 9, 2022 UN Deputy-Secretary General Amina Mohammed says peace is indispensable, after hearing stories…
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Buhari returns to Abuja after attending AU Summit in Addis Ababa
By Ismaila Chafe Abuja, Feb. 7, 2022 President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday returned to Abuja after participating in the 35th Ordinary…
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