Africa
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Ohanaeze Ndigbo South Africa seeks justice for slain member
By Emmanuel Afonne Abuja, May 19, 2021 The Ohanaeze Ndigbo, South Africa (ONSA), has prayed the country’s court to ensure…
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Tony Elumelu, Okonjo-Iweala, Paul Kagame, DG WHO, others to star at The UBA Africa Conversations 2021
LAGOS, Nigeria, May 18, 2021 The United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc (www.UBAgroup.com), is set to celebrate this year’s Africa…
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Angola suspends 3 TV channels for alleged improper registration
New York, May 14, 2021 Angola’s government should allow the television channels Record TV Africa, Vida TV, and Zap Viva…
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President Buhari assures Chad’s Transitional leader of support
Nigeria will assist the Republic of Chad to stabilize, and return to constitutional order, President Muhammadu Buhari has pledged. The…
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Buhari hosts President of Chad’s Transitional Military Council
By Ismaila Chafe Abuja, May 14, 2021 President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday met behind closed doors with Gen. Mahamat Idriss…
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Osinbajo graces Museveni’s inauguration in Kampala
By Chijioke Okoronkwo Kampala, May 12, 2021 Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, alongside presidents of 11 countries on Wednesday in Kampala,…
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Ugandan president, Museveni sworn in for new sixth term
Kampala, May 12, 2021 Uganda’s incumbent President Yoweri Museveni was sworn in on Wednesday to serve for the sixth five-year…
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Osinbajo to represent Nigeria at Ugandan presidential inauguration
By Chijioke Okoronkwo Abuja, May 11, 2021 Vice President Yemi Osinbajo will represent Nigeria at the sixth inauguration of President…
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FG action on Nigerian traders in Ghana excites MATAN
By Mustapha Sumaila Abuja, May 11, 2021 The Market Traders Association of Nigeria (MATAN) has expressed delight on the step…
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Nigerians detained by Ghanaian immigration evacuated
Some Nigerians detained by Ghanaian authorities at the border town of Aflao have been freed from custody and repatriated to…
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CPJ calls for immediate release of French journalist, Olivier Dubois, kidnapped in Mali
New York, May 7, 2021 The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ), Friday expressed great concern for the safety of French…
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Nigeria, Guinea Bissau to take bilateral ties to higher levels
President Muhammadu Buhari, Thursday, said Nigeria was ready to raise the existing cordial relations with the Republic of Guinea Bissau…
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Equipped by US, Israeli firms, police in Botswana search phones for sources
By Jonathan Rozen/CPJ Senior Africa Researcher Oratile Dikologang was naked when police officers pulled black plastic over his head during…
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Dangote Cement, major contributor to Senegal’s economic devt, says Envoy
Dangote Cement Plc’s huge investment has been described as one of the major contributors to the development of the Senegalese…
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Zambian Patriotic Front supporters attack 2 journalists
Lusaka, Zambia, May 4, 2021 Zambian authorities must thoroughly investigate the recent attack on two reporters and ensure that the…
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Nigeria’s Ambassador to Guinea Bissau pledges loyalty, commitment to duty
By Okuanwan Offiong Lagos, May 3, 2021 Nigeria’s Ambassador to Guinea Bissau and Cape Verde, Mr John Usanga, has expressed…
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Some Nigerians detained in Ghana are escapees from Owerri prison – Diplomat; No, they’re deceived green pastures seekers – NUTAG President
A number of those who escaped from the Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria Correctional Center (Prisons) when unknown gunmen attacked the…
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Nigerian traders in Ghana seek end to harassment
By Fortune Abang Abuja, May 3, 2021 Nigerian traders in Ghana have urged the Federal Government to take urgent steps…
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SERAP sues FG, wants ECOWAS court to declare NBC broadcasting code illegal
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) and twenty-four concerned Nigerians have sued the government of President Muhammadu Buhari and National…
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Dangote Cement to pay N40.39 bn in corporate tax …ramps up production capacity to meet local demand
Nigeria’s Dangote Cement Plc is expected to pay a total of N40.39 billion in taxation to the nation’s treasury from…
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Despite headwinds, Zenith Bank’s profit after tax rises by 5% in Q1 2021
In a clear demonstration of its resilience, Zenith Bank Plc has announced its unaudited results for the first quarter ended…
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Somali security forces detain, assault journalists; raid media outlet
The Committee to Protect Journalists has expressed alarm at recent actions by Somali security forces who detained and beat journalists…
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Access Bank assures shareholders of higher dividend payment
By Itohan Abara-Laserian Lagos, April 30, 2021 Access Bank Plc has assured shareholders of sustained dividend payout and improved performance…
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President Buhari pledges better collaboration with Zambia
Nigeria and Zambia will deepen collaboration between the two countries, President Muhammadu Buhari has assured. The President, according to a…
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Buhari lauds Segun Ogunsanya’s appointment as CEO Airtel Africa
The elevation of the Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer of Airtel Networks Limited, Mr Segun Ogunsanya, to MD/CEO of Airtel…
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