Africa
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Bazookas used to destroy Guinea-Bissau Presidential Palace, Buhari told; Africa needs stronger, better leadership to grow, he, Ethiopian Prime Minister agree at AU meeting
President Muhammadu Buhari, Sunday morning, got a comprehensive briefing on the coup attempt to oust President Umaru Sissoco Embalo of…
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Buhari at opening of AU Assembly in Ethiopia; Nigeria re-elected into Peace, Security Council; Pledges fight for justice
President Muhammadu Buhari, on Saturday, February 5, 2022, participated at the opening session of the 35th African Union (AU) Assembly…
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Poor, vulnerable Nigerians will continue to enjoy social safety nets, says Buhari in Ethiopia
President Muhammadu Buhari Friday in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, said the poor and vulnerable in Nigeria remain top priority for…
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Coups d’etat: Osinbajo leaves for ECOWAS extraordinary summit in Accra
By Chijioke Okoronkwo Abuja, Feb. 3, 2022 Vice President Yemi Osinbajo is to depart Abuja today, Thursday for Accra, Ghana,…
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Senegal qualify for second consecutive AFCON final
Yaounde, Feb. 3, 2022 Senegal reached a second consecutive Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final on Wednesday after goals from…
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Buhari goes to Addis Ababa for AU meetings
President Muhammadu Buhari will from tomorrow, Thursday, embark on four-day trip to the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa, for the 35th…
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Coup foiled in Guinea-Bissau; 6 killed
Armed soldiers move on the main artery of the capital after heavy gunfire around the presidential palace in Bissau, Guinea…
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Nigerian, Sawyerr, becomes UN Force commander for Abyei
By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Feb. 1, 2022 UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Tuesday announced the appointment of Maj. Gen.…
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Gender policy: ECOWAS to launch advocacy for women’s safe hygiene in Kwara
A top delegation of the ECOWAS Commission will visit Kwara State in March to launch an advocacy for safe hygiene…
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Burkina Faso stun Tunisia 1-0 to book semi-final berth
By Victor Okoye Garoua (Cameroon), Jan. 29, 2022 Burkina Faso on Saturday stunned the Carthage Eagles of Tunisia by a…
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Coup: ECOWAS suspends Burkina Faso, calls for immediate release of ousted President; UN chief welcomes decision
By Cecilia Ologunagba, New York; Ismaila Chafe, Lizzy Okoji, Abuja, Jan. 28, 2022 The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has suspended…
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Losing is part of the game By FEMI ADESINA
Soccer-loving Nigerians were heartbroken last Sunday when the Super Eagles of Nigeria could not fly higher than the Carthage Eagles…
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Uzodimma leads other Govs for meeting with AfDB President in Cote d’ Iviore over Agro-Industrial programme
Governor Hope Uzodimma has pledged the commitment of Imo State to the highest standards in infrastructure and management that would…
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Nigeria men’s Hockey win historic bronze medal at Africa Cup of Nations
Nigeria men’s hockey team have made a history at the just concluded Africa Cup of Nations in Ghana after their…
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Super Eagles return from Cameroon
Abuja, Jan. 25, 2022 The Super Eagles returned to Nigeria from the ongoing 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in…
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Coup? Burkina Faso President Kabore detained in military camp – sources
Ouagadougou, Jan. 24, 2022 A West African diplomat and four security sources reported on Monday that Burkina Faso President Roch…
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AfDB: Dangote’s Petrochemicals, Fertiliser Plant will accelerate Africa’s economic growth
President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Akinwumi Adesina has described Dangote Refinery and Fertiliser projects as the best industrialised…
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Super Eagles crash out of AFCON; Fail to shine against Tunisia
By Olawale Alabi Garoua (Cameroon), Jan. 23, 2022 Title favourites Nigeria crashed out of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations…
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AFCON 2021: Eagles hold final training, ahead Tunisia clash
By Victor Okoye Garoua (Cameroon), Jan. 23, 2022 The Super Eagles had their final training late on Saturday for the…
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AFCON 2021: Anyim urges Super Eagles not to underrate Tunisia
By Chukwuemeka Opara Abakaliki, Jan. 22, 2022 Former Senate President Pius Anyim has advised the Super Eagles not to…
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AFCON: CBN Gov assures of more support for Super Eagles
By Muhyideen Jimoh Garoua (Cameroon), Jan. 21, 2022 The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Mr. Godwin Emefiele has assured…
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Gambian President Barrow vows economic progress at start of second term
Gambia’s President Adama Barrow walks during his inauguration ceremony at the Presidential Palace in Banjul, Gambia, Jan. 19, 2022. REUTERS/Stringer.…
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People beginning to respect Super Eagles, says Coach Eguavoen
By Victor Okoye Garoua (Cameroon), Jan. 20, 2022 Coach Augustine Eguavoen says people are once again beginning to respect the…
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Dangote Refinery to reduce Africa’s Petroleum importation by 36%, says APPO
African Petroleum Producers Organisation (APPO) has said that the establishment of Dangote Oil Refinery will bring about a 36 per…
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Super Eagles win again; Buhari hails emphatic progress
By Olawale Alabi Garoua (Cameroon), Jan. 19, 2022 Nigeria’s Super Eagles on Wednesday in Garoua advanced in style to…
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