Africa
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Ex-President Jonathan briefs Buhari on mission to Mali; ECOWAS countries to consult on crisis
President Muhammadu Buhari will consult with key leaders of Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, countries in order to…
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Obi declares support for Okonjo-Iweala’s WTO appointment
Vice-Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2019 election, Mr Peter Obi, has declared his support for…
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Obi cautions FG against WASSCE cancellation
Vice-Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2019 election, Mr. Peter Obi, has cautioned the Federal Government…
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African Anti-Corruption Day: Obi tasks leaders on transparency, accountability
Vice Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2019 election, Mr Peter Obi, has called on Nigerian…
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Magu probe: There are no sacred cows – Presidency; Buhari writes Ramaphosa on Africa Anti-Corruption Day
The Presidency has said that in the ongoing anti-corruption war of the Muhammadu Buhari government, there are no sacred cows,…
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CSOs raise concerns over plans to release genetically engineered mosquitoes
More than 75 Environmental Civil Society Organisations from Nigeria, Africa and other countries have condemned moves to open the…
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Advocating mitigation of impact of COVID-19 pandemic on women and children
Since the declaration of the COVID-19 as a pandemic by the World Health Organisation (WHO), there has been growing concern…
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CPJ condemns Ethiopian internet shutdown and Oromia Media Network raid
Nairobi, June 30, 2020 In response to a nationwide internet shutdown in Ethiopia and a police raid on the Oromia…
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Sierra Leone: Rape and murder of child must be catalyst for real change
After hundreds of protesters took to the streets in Sierra Leone to call for justice for a five-year-old girl who…
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Ghana President apologises to Nigeria over demolition of mission building
By Lizzy Okoji Abuja, June 23, 2020 The President of Ghana, Nana Akufo-Addo, has sent apologies to President Muhammadu Buhari…
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Ghana regrets demolition of Nigeria’s Accra diplomatic building
By Fortune Abang Abuja, June 22, 20202 Ghana has “regretted” the demolition of a residential building at Nigeria’s diplomatic mission…
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Dangote cement sustains 54,000 jobs in four African countries
President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote has said that despite the challenging economic situation in 2019, Dangote cement was able…
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Oramah’s re-election as Afreximbank President reward for hard work, says Obi
Vice Presidential Candidate of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2019 election, Mr. Peter Obi, has described the re-election of…
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Facebook Launches “My Digital World” to meet digital literacy needs in Nigeria, other African countries
June 15, 2020 Today, Facebook announced the launch of “My Digital World”, a programme designed to equip the youth…
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Dangote exports Clinker abroad; boosts FG’s forex drive …MAN commends Dangote for spearheading Nigeria’s export drive
To reaffirm its status as the biggest cement producer in Africa, Dangote Cement has set the pace with the exportation…
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Thunder: Police confirm killing of alleged kidnappers in Cameroun, not Adamawa
By Muhammad Adam Yola, June 13, 2020 The Police in Adamawa has confirmed the alleged killing of 18 suspected kidnappers…
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President Nkurunziza’s death: Burundi, Africa have lost a true patriot — Buhari
By Ismaila Chafe Abuja, June 9, 2020 President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed sadness over the death of President Pierre Nkurunziza…
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Is Nigeria Ready to Leave Lockdown? By Professor Benjamin Uzochukwu
As sub-Saharan Africa grapples with the COVID-19 pandemic and its economic fallout, policymakers in Nigeria—Africa’s largest economy and home to…
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Gulf of Guinea no longer safe haven for pirates – Jamoh; As Nigeria hands over suspected vessel, crew to Ghana; Korean Envoy hails handling of case
The Nigerian Government has handed over the fishing vessel Marine 707 suspected to be carrying out illegal activities in the…
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Akinwumi Adesina: The Inside Story By Femi Adesina
By his bow tie, you know him. And that distinguishing feature was firmly in place when Dr Akinwumi Adesina, President…
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AU chairperson speaks against racism, intolerance amid outrage over Floyd’s death
Johannesburg, June 4, 2020 South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, who is also the African Union (AU) chairperson, has called…
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President Buhari assures AfDB President, Adesina: I’ll stand by you
President Muhammadu Buhari says Nigeria will stand solidly behind Dr Akinwumi Adesina in his bid to get re-elected as President…
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AfDB: Obasanjo, Jonathan, 13 other African leaders rally support for Adesina
Olawale Jokotoye Abeokuta, May 30, 2020 Former presidents Olusegun Obasanjo, Goodluck Jonathan of Nigeria and other African leaders on Friday,…
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FG to amend Act establishing National Endowment for the Arts
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has said the Federal Government will amend the Act establishing the…
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Dangote, MTN emerge most admired African brands
For the third time in a row, Dangote Group has emerged the most admired African brand, of African continent origin,…
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