Africa
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Iron deficiency undermines lives of millions in Africa – Isn’t it time we do more to end it? By Rémy Ejel
Iron, a key nutrient to develop children’s brains and help adults live productive lives, is acutely lacking in people’s diets…
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A national day for Zik of Africa By Uzor Maxim Uzoatu
Nigerians across all the divides cannot forget in a hurry that the country could not have become independent on October…
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The death of free speech in Africa By Tony Ogunlowo
The new wave of democracy sweeping across Africa was meant to usher in a new kind of freedom – freedom…
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30 international athletes register for Coal City International Marathon
By Stanley Nwanosike Enugu, Oct. 12, 2019 No fewer than 30 international athletes have registered and received invitations to participate…
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Buhari congratulates Ethiopia’s Prime Minister for winning Nobel Peace Prize; Condoles Prof. Edozien’s family
President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated Ethiopian Prime Minister, Abiy Ahmed, who was declared winner of the 2019 Nobel Peace Prize…
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The story of Ethiopia’s Prime Minister, Abiy Ahmed’s Nobel Peace Prize Award
The 2019 Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded to Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed who made peace last year with…
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Rivers State govt, Ethiopia Airlines agree on permanent flights from Port Harcourt
Rivers State Government and the management of Ethiopian Airlines have reached an agreement in principle for the operation of permanent…
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Ethiopian Airlines Boeing makes emergency landing after engine glitch
Addis Ababa, Oct. 9, 2019 An Ethiopian Airline Boeing on Wednesday made an emergency landing at Senegal’s Diass airport shortly…
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GoG: With global effort, our waters will be safe – Buhari · Amaechi: Collaboration, most valuable solution to insecurity in GoG · Dakuku advocates more profound global response
President Muhammadu Buhari has said the Federal Government remains determined to rid the country’s waters of all forms of criminalities,…
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Cameroon: Release of Kamto, several other detainees must signal end of repression of dissenting voices – Amnesty International
Following a military court decision to release some opposition members in Cameroon, Samira Daoud Amnesty International Deputy Regional Director for…
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Adesina honoured with Emeka Anyaoku Lifetime Achievement Award
By Ikenna Uwadileke Abuja, Oct. 6, 2019 Dr Akinwunmi Adesina, President of African Development Bank (AfDB) was on Sunday honoured…
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Buhari nominates Adesina for re-election as AfDB President
By Ikenna Uwadileke Abuja, Oct. 6, 2019 President Muhammadu Buhari has nominated Dr Akinwunmi Adesina for re-election as the President…
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WAFU Cup: Super Eagles crash out, lose on penalties to Cape Verde
By Victor Okoye Abuja, Oct. 5, 2019 Nigeria’s Super Eagles team B on Saturday crashed out of the ongoing West…
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Key takeaways from President Buhari’s visit to South Africa By Garba Shehu
There were several crucial outcomes from the three-day state visit of President Muhammadu Buhari to Republic of South Africa, October…
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Nigeria, S’Africa to issue 10-year visa to businessmen, academics; Don’t forget your country, Buhari tells Nigerians in S’Africa
Following successful conclusion of the 9th Bi-National Commission of South Africa and Nigeria meeting in Pretoria, South Africa, which was…
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It’s a globalized world, be more tolerant of competition, Buhari urges S’ Africans, Nigerians
President Muhammadu Buhari Thursday in Pretoria, South Africa, called for more tolerance, vigilance and heightened security in countries to ensure…
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Buhari meets Ramaphosa, condemns attacks on Nigerians, other nationals
By Ismaila Chafe Abuja, Oct. 3, 2019 President Muhammadu Buhari has condemned in the strongest terms, attacks against Nigerians and…
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Buhari arrives S/Africa for State Visit, Bi-National Commission meeting
By Ismaila Chafe Abuja, Oct. 3, 2019 President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday arrived Pretoria, South Africa, for a state visit…
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Buhari participates at 59th Independence Anniversary Celebration; Visits S’ Africa over welfare of Nigerians Wednesday – Presidency
Abuja, Oct. 1, 2019 President Muhammadu Buhari, who participated in the activities marking Nigeria’s 59th Independence Anniversary in State House,…
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Buhari govt. gives Innoson enormous support, patronage……Chairman
By Francis Onyeukwu Nnewi (Anambra), Sept.29, 2019 Chief Innocent Chukwuma, Chairman, Innoson Group of Companies Nigeria limited, says the Federal…
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Ghanaian groups oppose planned school curriculum introducing sex education
Accra, Sept. 30, 2019 Some Ghanaian organisations on Monday opposed government’s intention to introduce a new educational curriculum on sex…
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South Africa grants Air Peace rights to operate daily flights
By Lizzy Okoji Abuja, Sept. 30, 2019 The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Monday that the South African government…
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Hands off our girls! African first ladies take campaign against rape, early child marriage, to UN General Assembly; AfDB raising $3 billion to support women – Adesina
NEW YORK, United States of America Africa’s first ladies, led by Sierra Leone Fatima Maada Bio took their campaign to ban…
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Border closure: Group decries economic hardship faced by traders, masses
By Stanley Nwanosike Enugu, Sept. 28, 2019 Ndigbo Unity Forum (NUF), a pan-Igbo socio-political group, has decried economic hardship being…
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