Africa
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We will always extend helping hand to South Sudan – Buhari assures Kiir; Departs Addis Ababa
Nigeria is ready to extend a helping hand to South Sudan towards political and economic stability, President Muhammadu Buhari said…
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Good old Prof. Baikie at 90 By Emmanuel Yawe
In Nigeria where the World Health Organization has put male life expectancy at below the age of 60, it is…
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Regional Security: Zulum, 7 other Lake Chad Governors meet in Cameroon
Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, alongside seven other Governors within the Lake Chad Basin, on Monday, met in Younde,…
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Buhari urges peace, stability in Ethiopia as Abiy Ahmed begins second five year term as Prime Minister
President Muhammadu Buhari Monday in Addis Ababa, called for peace and stability in Ethiopia, amid the many challenges facing the…
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Ethiopia’s incumbent PM sworn in for new 5 year term
AddisAbaba,Oct.4,2021 Ethiopia’s incumbent Prime Minister, Abiy Ahmed was sworn in on Monday for a new five-year term in office. The…
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Buhari in Addis Ababa for inauguration Ethiopian Prime Minister for second term in office
President Muhammadu Buhari is in Addis Ababa for the inauguration of the Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed for a second…
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Sao Tome and Principe strategic partner to Nigeria – Osinbajo
By Chijioke Okoronkwo Abuja, Oct. 2, 2021 Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says Sao Tome and Principe is an important and…
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Buhari to attend Ethiopian Prime Minister, Aiy Ahmed’s inauguration
President Muhammadu Buhari will attend the inauguration of the Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed for a second five-year term in…
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Buhari congratulates D’Tigress, 2021 AfroBasket Champions
President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated the D’Tigress, Nigeria’s senior women basketball team on their victory at the 2021 FIBA AfroBasket…
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Bandits kill security personnel at Niger Rep. border; Troops eliminate dozens in retaliation; Boko Haram fighters kill ISWAP terrorists at Lake Chad region
Nigerian troops eliminated dozens of armed bandits after the killing of 16 security personnel at a border area with Niger…
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AfCFTA: With $3trn GDP, Africa will be largest free trade area worldwide — Afreximbank
By Itohan Abara-Laserian Lagos, Sept. 23, 2021 The Africa Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) says with a Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of…
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Nestlé unveils plans to support the transition to regenerative food system
Nestlé is laying out its plans to support and accelerate the transition to a regenerative food system – one that…
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D’Tigress beat Ivorian foes; Head into FIBA Women’s AfroBasket semi-finals
Abuja, Sept. 23, 2021 D’Tigress, Nigeria’s senior women national basketball team, on Thursday in Yaounde, Cameroun, beat Cote d’Ivoire 72-56…
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Aisha Buhari Cup: Banyana Banyana crowned champions after spanking Super Falcons 4-2
By Victor Okoye Abuja, Sept. 21, 2021 Banyana Banyana of South Africa on Tuesday emerged champions of the maiden edition…
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D’Tigress beat Angola 85-65 to qualify for Women’s AfroBasket quarter-finals
Abuja, Sept. 21, 2021 D’Tigress, Nigeria’s senior women basketball team, on Monday in Yaoundé beat their Angolan counterparts 85-65 to…
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Nigeria determined to ensure prompt return to democratic rule to Guinea – Osinbajo
By Chijioke Okoronkwo Abuja, Sept. 17, 2021 Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says Nigeria is determined to ensure a prompt return…
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Credible data key to tackling drug abuse – Marwa
By Ibironke Ariyo Abuja, Sept. 14, 2021 The Chairman, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), retired Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa…
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Nigeria-born United Nations Deputy Secretary-General concludes visit to Kenya, Tanzania, Somalia
By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Sept. 13, 2021 UN Deputy Secretary-General, Amina Mohammed has concluded a three-day visit to Kenya,…
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Herbert Wigwe wins Leadership Awards’ Banker of the Year
In acknowledgment of his stellar leadership in the market expansion of Sub-Saharan Africa’s largest bank and navigating the challenges posed…
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Nigerians in S/Africa pledge to guard against fake passport registration
By Fortune Abang Abuja, Sept. 11, 2021 Nigerian Citizens’ Association South Africa (NICASA) on Saturday pledged to remain vigilant against…
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Nigeria Mission in S/Africa pledges action against fake passport applications
By Fortune Abang Abuja, Sept. 11, 2021 The Nigeria mission in Johannesburg, South Africa, has vowed to remain vigilant against…
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Regional envoys to hold talks with Guinea junta over coup
Soldiers hold a checkpoint after the uprising that led to the toppling of President Alpha Conde in Kaloum neighbourhood…
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Guinea’s new First Lady is a French woman; ECOWAS suspends country’s membership, sends mission to Conakry
Accra, Sept. 9, 2021 A mission of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) will on Thursday visit Guinea…
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Still on “Ambode: Guilty as charged?” By Bola Bolawole
turnpot@gmail.com 0807 552 5533 Straddling the last day in August and the first in September 2021, a two-day national…
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Multichoice Nigeria loses top executive
By Babatunde Ogunrinde Lagos Aug 24, 2021 MultiChoice Nigeria has announced the passing of Martin Mabutho, the company’s 47-year-old Chief…
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