Africa
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CAF Confederation Cup: Enyimba secure 2-0 home win over TS Galaxy of S’ Africa
By Victor Okoye Abuja, Oct. 27, 2019 Enyimba International of Aba on Sunday secured a 2-0 win over TS Galaxy…
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Alleged copyright infringement: Court fixes Dec. 3, 4 to hear N300m damages suit against MTN
By Femi Ogunshola Abuja, Oct. 24, 2019 A Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday adjourned until Dec 3 and…
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Sochi 2019: Afreximbank says Russia-Africa trade volume hits N20bn in 3 years
Lagos, Oct. 24, 2019 The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) says trade between Africa and Russia has doubled to about $20…
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40 of 46 grounded South African planes back in air
Johannesburg, Oct. 24, 2019 (Reuters/NAN) Forty out of the 46 airplanes grounded this week owing to faults found at the…
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Burundi police arrest Iwacu journalists covering unrest
Nairobi, October 23, 2019— Authorities in Burundi should immediately release four journalists and a media worker from the privately-owned news…
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Ghana loses $190m grant over canceled power contract
Accra, Oct. 23, 2019 The U.S. has canceled 190 million dollars in grants to Ghana under the “Power Africa” initiative…
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Nigeria, SA to implement `Early Warning Signal` to curb xenophobia -NIDCOM
By Bukola Adetoye Abuja, Oct. 23, 2019 Mrs Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) said Nigeria and South…
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How Nigerian Doctors in South Africa stopped latest xenophobic attacks
The Nigerian Doctors’ Forum, South Africa (NDF-SA)’s rapid response to the latest xenophobic attacks on Nigerians and other foreign nationals…
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3 Nigerians injured in fresh xenophobic attacks in South Africa
By Peter Ejiofor Lagos, Oct. 22, 2019 Three Nigerians are among other foreign nationals who on Tuesday suffered from fresh…
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Ghanaian president urges strong leadership for West African sub-regional bloc
Accra, Oct. 22, 2019 The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) would not be able to make the bold…
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Ghanaian authorities have no intention to confiscate Nigerians’ money – High Commission
By Jones Bamidele Abuja, Oct. 16, 2019 Nigeria High Commission in Accra, Ghana has refuted social media report that Nigerians…
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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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