Africa
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AFCON qualifier: Paul Onuachu late goal excites Football enthusiasts in Lagos
By Moses Omorogieva Lagos, March 27, 2021 Some football enthusiasts in Lagos have expressed their excitement for the lone goal…
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Why Lake Chad must be recharged, by President Buhari; Hosts President of Chad
About 30 million people are adversely affected by a shrunken Lake Chad, which is now just about ten per cent…
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New $1.3B fertilizer plant ready in months, President Buhari says
President Muhammadu Buhari Thursday in Abuja said a new basic chemicals platform worth $1.3b that will produce ammonia and fertilizers…
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AFCON qualifier: Sanwo-Olu charges Super Eagles to beat Benin, Lesotho
•Gives Atlanta 96 Gold Medalist, Pascal, three-bedroom apartment •We won’t disappoint Nigeria, Rohr, Musa assure Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide…
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Airtel to sponsor season 3 of The Voice Nigeria
By Funmilola Gboteku Lagos, March 25, 2021 Airtel Nigeria, a telecommunications company, on Thursday said it would be sponsoring the…
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Guinea journalist, Amadou Diouldé Diallo, detained in hospital over alleged insults to president
Dakar, March 24, 2021 Guinean authorities should immediately release journalist Amadou Diouldé Diallo and ensure that the press can work…
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Uganda suspends pipeline project launch to mourn former Tanzanian leader
Kampala, March 23, 2021 Uganda has suspended the launch of the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) project to mourn…
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President Buhari greets Tony Elumelu at 58
President Muhammadu Buhari has sent warm felicitations to renowned economist and philanthropist, Tony Onyemaechi Elumelu, on his 58th birthday, joining…
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ISWAP vs Boko Haram: Battle for territorial supremacy kills over 54 terrorists, herders
A battle for territorial supremacy has intensified between the Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters and terrorists belonging…
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Navy deploys ships, helicopters, others to bolster security in Gulf of Guinea
Lagos, March 20,2021 The Nigerian Navy on Saturday said that it had deployed six ships, two tugboats, two helicopters and…
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President Buhari congratulates Tanzania’s first ever female President
President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated newly appointed Tanzanian President, Vice President Samia Suluhu Hassan as she takes her place as…
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African leaders eulogise Tanzania’s fallen President, Magufuli; Questions over cause of death linger
March 18, 2021 President Muhammadu Buhari of Nigeria, other African Heads of State, the African Union Peace and Security Council…
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Unstable Libya, a problem for Sahel Region, says President Buhari
As far as Libya remains unstable, illegal arms and ammunition will continue to flow in the Sahel region of the…
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Buhari presides over Federal Executive Council meeting; Sympathizes with Niger Republic over Tillaberi massacre
President Muhammadu Buhari has presided over a virtual meeting of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Wednesday, March 17, 2021.…
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New CAF President outlines his vision
Cape Town, March 16, 2021 Newly-elected Confederation of African Football (CAF) President, Patrice Motsepe, on Tuesday outlined his plans for…
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President Buhari receives Niger Republic’s highest award; Congratulates outgoing President Issoufou on Mo Ibrahim Prize
President Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday in Abuja congratulated outgoing President of Niger Republic, Mahamadou Issoufou, for successful completion of his second…
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COVID-19: Africa has only 1% of needed vaccines – AfDB President, Adesina; Wants global solidarity, vaccine justice
. Says: AfDB to support quality healthcare infrastructure, pharmaceutical capacity across Africa . Projects growth at 3.4% · 39 million…
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Pinnick’s FIFA election, one more victory for Nigeria, additional glory to Delta – Omo-Agege
The election of Mr Amaju Pinnick, the President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) into FIFA’s highest decision-making organ in…
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Sports minister congratulates Pinnick on FIFA election
By Muhyideen Jimoh Abuja, March 12, 2021 Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare has congratulated NFF president, Amaju…
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Repatriation: Cameroon hands over 5,000 Nigerian refugees to Borno governor
…Returnees get new homes, food, cash Cameroonian officials, led by the Minister for Territorial Administration, Paul Atanga Nji, have repatriated…
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Jonathan, enlists West African ex-Presidents to mitigate electoral crises in region
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has enlisted the support of other ex-presidents and Prime Ministers in West Africa to mitigate elections…
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Dozens of crocodiles escape farm
Cape Town, March 4, 2021 An unknown number of crocodiles are on the loose after they escaped from a breeding…
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L’Alternative newspaper suspended, director harassed in Togo
New York, February 26, 2021 Togolese authorities should immediately reverse the suspension of the L’Alternative newspaper and ensure journalists in…
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Nigeria, Morocco sign 5 MOUs to foster cooperation on Hydrocarbons, Agriculture
The Federal Government and the Kingdom of Morocco on Tuesday signed five Memoranda of Understandings (MOUs) that would foster Nigerian-Morocco…
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FIFA “favours” South African to head CAF
Cape Town, March 2, 2021 FIFA has reportedly asked three candidates to support South African billionaire, Patrice Motsepe, in this…
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