Africa
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Lake Chad reopening: UN official, Msuya, calls for humanitarian, devt efforts
By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Jan. 24, 2023 The UN Assistant Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs, Ms. Joyce Msuya, has called…
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UN rights chief condemns killing of Eswatini human rights lawyer
By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Jan. 24, 2023 UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Mr. Volker Türk on Monday,…
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Celebrating Ambassador (Professor) Muhammad-Bande, Nigerian diplomat doing Africa proud at UN
News Analysis by Cecilia Ologunagba, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Recently the Reputation Poll International, a leading global reputation firm,…
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Buhari for Dakar International Conference on Agriculture Tuesday
President Muhammadu Buhari will depart Lagos for Senegal on Tuesday to attend the 2nd edition of the Dakar International Conference…
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Lions of Teranga roar into CHAN knockout stage
Abuja, Jan. 22, 2023 Senegal powered into the quarter-finals of the 2022 African Nations Championship (CHAN) after an emphatic 3-0…
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African Consuls General in New York for Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial event in New Jersey, Tuesday
Members of the African Consuls General Group of New York, United States of America (USA) will be Guest Speakers at…
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Nigeria will ultimately become destination for medical tourism – Dabiri-Erewa says of AfreximBank funded Medical Centre
ABUJA, Jan. 18, 2023: The Nigeria healthcare system will ultimately become a medical hub with a major investment deal coming…
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Tony Elumelu Foundation announces Somachi Chris-Asoluka as new CEO
The Board of Trustees of the Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) has announced the appointment of Somachi Chris-Asoluka as the Foundation’s…
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UN chief ‘deeply saddened’ over South Africa gas tanker explosion
By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Jan. 2, 2023 The UN Secretary-General, António Guterres, on Monday expressed his deep sadness over…
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Buhari condoles with AFDB President, Akinwumi Adesina on loss of mom
President Muhammadu Buhari has sent a message of condolence to Dr Akinwumi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank (AfDB)…
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President, African Development Bank, Adesina, loses mum
Madam Eunice O. Adesina, the mother of the President of the African Development Bank and former Minister of Agriculture of…
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NEMA receives 105 stranded Nigerians from Chad
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has received 105 stranded Nigerians from Chad at the Malam Aminu Kano International Airport…
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2023: UN agencies warn again of looming mass hunger in West, Central Africa; Nigeria included
By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Dec. 8, 2022 The UN agencies say the number of hungry people in West and…
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Buhari vows defence of democracy in Africa; Receives highest National Honors Award of Guinea Bissau
President Muhammadu Buhari Wednesday reaffirmed the commitment of Nigeria to work with Guinea Bissau and other countries towards sustaining and…
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Buhari to West African Elders: Our election will be free, fair, credible
President Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday reiterated once again that the 2023 general elections would be free, fair and credible, as manipulations…
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Floods: Zulum in Niger Republic, visits Borno refugees displaced from Malam-Fatori
.. Governor meets Multinational Forces Governor Babagana Umara Zulum was in Bosso, a border town in Niger Republic on Sunday,…
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Ex-President Jonathan appointed Africa Agriculture Technology Ambassador
Former Nigeria President, Dr Goodluck Jonathan, has been appointed Africa Agricultural Technology Foundation’s (AATF’s) Africa’s Ambassador for Agricultural Technology. The…
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Buhari calls for tighter security around Lake Chad Basin borders with proliferation of weapons from Russia-Ukraine war
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday in Abuja urged more vigilance and tightening of security around borders, drawing attention to the…
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Attacks on our facilities won’t stop 2023 poll: INEC Chairman
By Emmanuel Oloniruha Abuja, Nov. 28, 2022 The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says the recent attacks on its facilities…
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ECOWAS: We must keep faith with vision of founding fathers, says Buhari
• Insecurity, political instability, Russia-Ukraine war biggest concerns facing the region President Muhammadu Buhari, Monday in Abuja, reminded legislators of…
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Buhari attends AU Summit in Niamey
By Ismaila Chafe Abuja, Nov. 23, 2022 President Muhammadu Buhari will embark on an official trip to Niamey, the Republic…
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Falode applauds Bayelsa Queens on CAF Women’s Champions League third place finish
Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Executive Committee member, Aisha Falode, on Monday applauded the CAF Champions League 2022 bronze medalists, Bayelsa…
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COP27: Gates Foundation says what informed new grant to Nigeria, Africa
By Usman Aliyu Sharm El Sheikh (Egypt), Nov. 13, 2022 Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation says its new commitment of…
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Bayelsa Queens FC defeat Simba Queens to win maiden CAF Women’s Champions League Bronze medal
Juliet Sunday scored the only goal as Bayelsa Queens FC of Nigeria claimed the bronze medal at the 2022 CAF…
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COP27: Afeximbank pledges to support Africa bridge climate finance gap
By Okeoghene Akubuike Abuja, Nov. 12, 2022 African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has pledged to support Africa to bridge the US$…
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