Africa
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Travails of Nigerian-born South African Doctor: NiDCOM to report matter to SGF-led PTF-COVID-19; We want it probed – Dr. Ugwu; Regulations to be revised – source
The travails of Dr. Ayokunle Akanbi, a South Africa-based medical practitioner in the hands of Nigerian officials is being referred…
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Zuma riot: Nigeria Consul General to SA visits victims of looting
By Fortune Abang Abuja, Aug. 11, 2021 The Consul General of Nigeria to South Africa, Malik Abdul, on Tuesday…
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I Cry for My Beloved Country Nigeria By DR. AYOKUNLE AKANBI
When renowned author Alan Paton wrote the award winning novel cry my beloved country; it was against the background of…
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Crisis: NICASA commends S/African govt for restoring normalcy; Asks for help for affected businesses
By Fortune Abang Abuja, Aug. 9, 2021 The Nigerian Citizens Association South Africa (NICASA) says the South African government has…
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National Honour: President Bazoum awards Gov. Zulum Nigerien equivalent of GCON
President Mohammed Bazoum of the Republic of Niger on Tuesday decorated Borno Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, with the country’s Second…
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MTN’s Universal Access Service Licence yet to renewed – NCC
By Jessica Dogo Abuja, Aug. 3, 2022 MTN is yet to renew its Universal Access Service License (UASL), the Nigerian…
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Igbos in Ghana promise to partner with new High Commissioner
By Fortune Abang Abuja, July 31, 2021 The Igbo community in the Diaspora, Ghana Chapter, has promised to work with…
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Jacob Zuma’s conviction: Victory for Rule of Law By NZE NWABUEZE AKABOGU
The recent conviction of the former South African President Jacob Zuma by a South African court was indeed a clear…
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Youths stage protest, call for Sunday Igboho’s release
Some youths in Ibadan, Oyo State capital on Wednesday protesting the arrest of Chief Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as…
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How Buratai’s ‘Letter’ to Benin Govt foiled Igboho’s escape to Germany
The Lead agitator for the actualization of ‘Yoruba Nation’, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho and his wife, Ropo,…
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Igboho is chained, treated like animal in Benin Republic – Lawyer; Extradition hearing holds today; May not be returned to Nigeria
•Detained Yoruba nation activist, Sunday Adeyemo a.k.a Sunday Igboho By YEJIDE GBENGA-OGUNDARE Following the arrest of Chief Sunday Adeyemo (a.k.a…
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Sunday Igboho: Confusion over whereabouts of Yoruba nation activist
There are strong indications that embattled Yoruba Nation agitator, Chief Sunday Adeyemo, alias Sunday Igboho, may still be in detention…
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COVID-19 Pandemic: A wake up call for Africa By Leticia Appiah
“Just over one percent of the African population has been fully vaccinated and around 2.5 percent have received at least…
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Transcorp Hotels’ Aura platform promises luxury, safety and lots more
Besides its promise of revitalising the travel and tourism industry in Nigeria and, eventually, other parts of Africa, AURA…
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NAPAC USA team, Ugandan officials visit Nigerian Consul General in New York, Amb. Egopija
Members of the Nigerian American Public Affairs Committee USA (NAPAC USA), led by its President, Dr. Nelson Aluya, paid a courtesy…
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Group wants climate change treated as emergency
By Patience Omoha Abuja, July 14, 2021 A group of African Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) on Wednesday called on the…
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Commit to zero hunger by 2030 – UN Deputy Sec. General, Mohammed, urges African leaders
By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, July 13, 2021 Ms Amina Mohammed, UN Deputy Secretary-General and Chair of the UN Sustainable…
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Peer review good for Nigeria’s democracy – Buhari; Pledges support for united Cameroon
President Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday in Abuja pledged that Nigeria will continue to support the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) process…
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South Africa deploys soldiers amid protests against Zuma’s sentence
Cape Town, July 12, 2021 The South African government said on Monday it was deploying soldiers in two provinces immediately…
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Zuma: South Africans attack Nigerian businesses again; NICASA President warns compatriots to steer clear of troubled areas
By Fortune Abang Abuja, July 11, 2021 The Nigerian Citizens Association in South Africa (NICASA) has urged compatriots living in…
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CPJ joins letter to UN and AU rapporteurs expressing concern about free expression in Zimbabwe
The Committee to Protect Journalists yesterday joined the Southern African Human Rights Defenders Network, Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights, and…
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Eswatini police detain, abuse 2 reporters from South African outlet New Frame
Lusaka, Zambia, July 8, 2021 Eswatini authorities must conduct a swift and thorough investigation into the recent arrests and abuse…
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S/Africa’s Zuma hands himself over to police to begin sentence
Nkandla (S/Africa), July 8, 2021 South African former President Jacob Zuma turned himself in to the Police on Wednesday…
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Obasanjo confirms Durban as new venue for IATF2021
By Folasade Akpan Abuja, July 5, 2021 Former President Olusegun Obasanjo says that the second Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF2021) has been…
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Refugees: Borno Governor meets Nigerien President Bazoum in Diffa
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum is in Niger Republic on the invitation of President Bazoum Muhammadu. President Bazoum…
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