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As Libya decides By Jibril Salisu Na`inna
As Libya goes to the polls December 24, 2021, African countries under the aegis of the African union, AU are…
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Ill-treatment of Nigerians at Lome, Togo Airport: Foreign Affairs Minister, Onyeama, intervenes from Turkey
The near diplomatic crisis that threatened to erupt between Nigeria and Togo over the ill-treatment of some Nigerian travelers at…
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Buhari represented by Zulum at Niger Republic’s Independence Day
President Muhammadu Buhari was Saturday represented by Borno Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum at Niger Republic’s 63rd Independence Day celebration.…
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Nigerian passengers on Ethiopean Airlines from US to Lagos maltreated, manhandled in Lome; Some handcuffed, their phones seized
Foreign nationals, especially Nigerian passengers in transit through the Lome Airport in Togo are being given a raw deal by…
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INEC Chairman, Yakubu says undemocratic takeover of govt poses great challenge to ECONEC
The undemocratic takeover of governments in some West African countries has created a great challenge for Electoral Commissions in the…
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COVID-19 Testing: No deliberate policy to embarrass Nigerians – Ghanaian Envoy
Abuja, Tuesday, December 14, 2021 The Ghanaian High Commissioner to Nigeria, His Excellency, Rashid Bawa says his country has no…
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Buhari urges stronger partnership among ECOWAS countries to tackle health, economic, security challenges
President Muhammadu Buhari Sunday in Abuja called for stronger partnerships among ECOWAS leaders to tackle challenges facing the region, noting…
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President Buhari hosts pre-ECOWAS conference dinner
President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday, December 11, 2021 hosted a pre-conference dinner for Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)…
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Kenya’s Odinga to launch 5th bid for top job with president’s backing
Nairobi, Dec. 10, 2021 Veteran Kenyan opposition leader, Raila Odinga, launches his fifth bid for the presidency on Friday, this…
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Police officer kills wife, self, 5 others
Nairobi, Dec. 7, 2021 A police officer in Nairobi allegedly killed six people, including his wife, before finally turning the…
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COVID Omicron Variant- Ban on African countries unfair, discriminatory — Adesina
By Ese Williams Abuja, Dec. 6, 2021 Dr Akinwumi Adesina, the President African Development Bank (AfDB) says the travel ban…
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Ebenezer Onyeagwu named “CEO of the Year” as Zenith Bank emerges ‘Most Responsible Organisation in Africa’ at SERAS CSR Africa Awards 2021
Zenith Bank’s Group Managing Director/CEO, Mr. Ebenezer Onyeagwu, has emerged CEO of the Year for a second consecutive year at…
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Buhari now President of Pan African Great Green Wall Initiative – Minister
By Vivian Emoni Abuja, Dec. 5, 2021 President Muhammadu Buhari has taken over the Presidency of the Pan African Great…
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Itunnu Babalola buried in Ibadan amidst tears
Ibadan, Dec. 4,2021: Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has reassured the family of late Itunnu Babalola,…
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Buhari, Ramaphosa inaugurate Youth Dialogue for peace, security
By Ismaila Chafe Abuja, Dec. 2, 2021 President Muhammadu Buhari and President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa, on Wednesday in…
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Let’s enhance our people-to-people relations to avoid unhealthy competition, Buhari tells South Africa’s Ramaphosa
President Muhammadu Buhari Wednesday in Abuja urged stronger emphasis on people-to-people relations between South Africa and Nigeria to evolve a…
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COVID-19 Omicron Variant: AfDB postpones 2021 Africa Investment Forum; Nigeria monitoring situation – PSC
By Folasade Akpan/Abujah Racheal Abuja, Nov. 29, 2021 The African Development Bank (AfDB) group, has postponed indefinitely, the 2021 Africa…
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ECOWAS considers suspension of countries disregarding regional court’s ruling
By Ifeanyi Nwoko Lome, Nov. 25, 2021 The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) says it is contemplating imposing…
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Nigerian traders flay ECOWAS silence over Ghana’s border closure
By Fortune Abang Abuja, Nov. 24, 2021 Nigerian traders on Wednesday flayed ECOWAS’ silence over the closure of borders by…
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ECOWAS Appeal Court may solve problems of disregard by member states – Falana
By Ifeanyi Nwoko Lome, Nov. 24, 2021 Legal luminary, Femi Falana, has advocated the setting up of an appellate division…
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Ember Dismemberment Pt 1 By Martins Onyeike
In Nigerian lexicon, the “ember months” loosely refers to the last period of the calendar year between September to December.…
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Good governance, rule of law fundamental to peace, dev. in W/Africa – ECOWAS President
By Ifeanyi Nwoko Lome Nov. 23, 2021 The President of the ECOWAS Commission, Mr Jean-Claude Brou, says the ECOWAS Community…
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Buhari tell African First Ladies how African women can contribute to peaceful society
*Aisha Buhari elected President of AFLPM President Muhammadu Buhari Monday in Abuja pledged support to the resolutions of the African…
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Nigeria needs to move from consumption to production-based economy, Obi says on Africa Industrialisation Day
The Vice Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) during the 2019 general elections, Mr Peter Obi, has…
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Itunu Babalola: Justice must be served, even in death – NiDCOM Boss
Abuja, November 18, 2021 The Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, NiDCOM, Hon Abike Dabiri-Erewa has demanded full autopsy and justice…
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