Africa
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Reprieve for MTN Nigeria over alleged $2bn revenue indebtedness
By Chinyere Joel-Nwokeoma Lagos, Jan. 10, 2020 MTN Nigeria Communications Plc on Friday said its case with the Federal Government…
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Chadian journalist detained since December 26 over defamation complaint
Vancouver, Canada, January 6, 2020 Authorities in Chad should release journalist Ali Hamata Achène, and stop pursuing criminal defamation and…
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CAF Awards 2019: Mane, Oshoala crowned king, queen of Africa
By Victor Okoye Abuja, Jan. 8, 2020 Liverpool and Senegal star Sadio Mane and Nigeria and FC Barcelona Women forward…
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Buhari receives Guinea Bissau President-elect, Embalo, affirms stance on stability
By Ismaila Chafe Abuja, Jan. 5, 2020(NAN)President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday received President-elect of Guinea Bissau, Umaro Muhktar Embalo, and…
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One of Africa’s biggest bloggers, Linda Ikeji, 4 others, make Rave list of most beautiful women in Africa
Priscilla Osaje Abuja, Jan. 3, 2020 Africa’s biggest blogger, Linda Ikeji, Nigerian screen diva Omotola Jalade- Ekeinde , Stephanie Okereke…
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Over half of Zimbabweans face severe hunger, UN warns
Johannesburg, Dec. 30, 2019 Zimbabwe is facing the worst hunger crisis in 10 years, a deputy director of the World…
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ISWAP executions: Don’t let terrorists divide us, Buhari appeals to Nigerians
President Muhammadu Buhari has appealed to Nigerians not to let terrorists divide the country along religious lines, following execution of…
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Terror attack: Buhari expresses solidarity with Burkina Faso
By Ismaila Chafe Abuja, Dec. 26, 2019 President Muhammadu Buhari has assured the government and people of Burkina Faso who…
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How Libyan instability is destabilizing West Africa – President Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari Saturday in Abuja said instability in the State of Libya is a recurring threat to the Sahel…
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Zlatan, Perruzi, Patoranking, others for 2019 Miss Africa pageant in Calabar
By Taiye Olayemi Lagos, Dec. 19, 2019 Top music acts, including Zlatan, Perruzi and Patoranking, are among celebrity artistes lined…
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African Development Bank approves $5 million grant to scale up Tony Elumelu Entrepreneurship Programme
ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast, December 16, 2019/ The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) has approved a grant…
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Nestlé scales up action against child labor and expands cocoa sustainability program
nes2 nes3 nes5 Nestlé has Tuesday reported significant progress in its efforts to tackle the issue of child labor in…
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The nexus between peace and development, by President Buhari at ASWAN Forum
President Muhammadu Buhari has declared that the resolution of conflict situations in African countries remains a key component in the…
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Fayemi’s wife wants state of emergency on sexual violence
The First Lady of Ekiti State, Erelu Bisi Fayemi has reiterated her call on government to declare a state of…
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First ever Pan African Catholic Congress kicks off in Enugu
By Ifeoma Aka Enugu, Dec.5, 2019 The first ever Pan African Catholic Congress on Theology, Society and Pastoral Life to…
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We’ll ensure Liberia’s stability – President Buhari; Approves appointment of 9 permanent secretaries
By Ismaila Chafe, Okon Okon Abuja, Dec. 4, 2019 President Muhammadu Buhari says the stability of Liberia is a key…
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CAF: Pyramid FC of Egypt humbles Rangers 3-1 in Enugu
By Nicholas Obisike Enugu, Dec.1, 2019 Rangers International Football Club of Enugu on Sunday lost 3-1 to Pyramid Football Club…
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150 cameroonian vigilantes: Ekhomu spoke out of ignorance, Zulum’s spokesman replies
It was for his ignorance of current security cooperation amongst states within the Lake Chad Region, that Dr Ona Ekhomu,…
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CAF Confederation Cup: Enyimba lose 2-0 away to Hassania Agadir
By Victor Okoye Abuja, Dec. 1, 2019 Enyimba International Football Club of Aba on Sunday went down to a 2-0…
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S/African president urged to intervene in efforts to stabilise national carrier
Cape Town, Nov. 29, 2019 South Africa’s Parliament on Friday urged President Cyril Ramaphosa to intervene in efforts to stabilise…
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In Malabo: Buhari says Ajaokuta-Kaduna-Kano gas pipeline construction begins soon; Assures security in Gulf of Guinea; Arrives Katsina
President Muhammadu Buhari Friday said that the Federal Government would soon commence the construction of the 600-kilometre Ajaokuta-Kaduna-Kano gas pipeline…
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NUSA hails South African court judgment on brutal murder of Nigerian
By Peter Ejiofor Lagos, Nov. 29, 2019 The Nigerian Union South Africa (NUSA) has extolled the judgment of Judge Shyam…
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Participants urge African Leaders to ratify protocol on older people’s rights
By Taiye Elebiyo-Edeni and Edith Nwapi Abuja, Nov. 26, 2019 Participants at the Africa Regional High Level Conference have urged African…
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Ighalo, Osimhen, Nnadozie, Oshoala nominated for CAF Awards
By Ijeoma Okigbo Abuja, Nov. 24, 2019 Nigeria’s Odion Ighalo, Victor Osimhen and Wilfred Ndidi have been shortlisted for the…
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S. Africa’s ex-security minister arrested on corruption charges
Cape Town, Nov. 21, 2019 A former State Security Minister in South Africa, Bongani Bongo, now a parliamentarian from the…
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