Africa

Social media platform, Facebook has shared new statistics revealing that 7.1 million Nigerians use the facility daily and 15 million are active every month. The figure is surpassed in Africa only by South Africa’s 7.3 million total daily active users and 12 million total monthly active users. Furthermore, the site …

President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday in Aburi, Ghana reassured Nigerians and the international community that he will name his cabinet before the end of the month. Buhari gave the assurance at a joint press conference with President John Dramani Mahama of Ghana. “After I was sworn-in, I said I will …

Nigeria’s capital city of Abuja is about to get a new heart: a brand new World Trade Centre complex. The development is expected to open to the public early next year after the completion of the first phase of construction. It will join a network of 323 locations in 89 …

The Izon Ibe Youth Assembly, a socio-cultural group in Bayelsa State, has accused a one-time Special Assistant to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, Waripamowei Dudafa, of releasing sensitive documents to the President Muhammadu Buhari government to win favour. The organisation specially said the ex-Presidential Aide was responsible for the document containing details …

Graduate Mohammad Nazir Nortei Alema was confirmed as one of those who have joined the radical Islamic State (IS) as West African neighbours, Ghana is now investigating several universities over links to suspected recruitment for the so-called IS, officials say. IS agents recruited students after urging them to join radical online …

Director-General, Nigerian Institute of International Affairs (NIIA), Prof. Bola Akinterinwa, has said the late Nigeria’s Ambassador to the United States, Prof. Adebowale Adefuye, worked hard to project the nation’s positive image abroad. Akinterinwa, Saturday in Abuja, said the late ambassador was a workaholic who had contributed to building a new …

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Thursday, launched a global storytelling contest, Voices2Paris, to contribute to raising public awareness on the negative impacts of climate change as well as on the opportunities and solutions seen in actions by individuals and governments alike across vulnerable developing countries worldwide. “We want to …

The Guinness World Records has officially recognized 112-year old Japanese as the world’s oldest man. Yasutaro Koide, a 112-year-old resident of Nagoya, Japan, who recommends abstinence from smoking, drinking as well as the avoidance of stress as his secret to a long life, was Friday August 21, officially recognized by …

From August 27–28 in Luanda, the southern Africa country of Angola will host the Meeting of the Ministers of Finance and Governors of the Central African Banks, the African Caucus, with the aim of strengthening the voice of the continent’s representatives on important issues relating to the socio-economic development of …

The release of at least 200 prisoners is a welcome step forward for human rights in Gambia, but should go further to release other prisoners of conscience still detained in the country , Amnesty International said Friday. President Yahya Jammeh, Friday afternoon, released at least 200 prisoners, following his promise …

Twin suicide bombings in Maroua, northern Cameroon, Wednesday, are part of a growing pattern of armed groups such as Boko Haram targeting civilians as the regional conflict grows ever more dangerous, said Amnesty International today. The attacks, in which at least 13 people were killed and 30 injured, is the …

The human rights situation in The Gambia has deteriorated sharply during President Yahya Jammeh’s 21st year in power, according to the Amnesty International on the anniversary of his 1994 coup d’état. “The climate of fear which has blighted the lives of Gambians for more than two decades worsened over the …

The Women Advancement Forum has announced the Qatar Airways, and Lagos-based Television Continental (TVC), as Official Airline Partner and Official Media Partner for WAF-2015 & Awards respectively. The two giants in the aviation and media industry have chosen to partner with WAF for a greater result in gender equality, empowerment, …

France and South Africa have indicated interest  to increase their economic presence in Lagos State. At separate courtesy visits to the Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, Wednesday, the France Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr. Denys Gauer and the South Africa Consul General, Mokgethi Monaisa, Wednesday, indicated the readiness of …

The United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has called for greater support for tourism in international financing for development flows to maximize the sector´s contribution to sustainable development across the globe. UNWTO Secretary-General Taleb Rifai, made the appeal during the ongoing Third International Conference on Financing for Development which opened …

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has said that the desire to sustain business activity and encourage investors in the state informs its move to help the Federal Government in the repair of the East-West Road. Governor Wike who stated this when he played host to the Management of Oil and …

After successfully deploying the Election Risk Management (ERM) tool for the 2015 general elections, Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Attahiru Jega has thrown his support behind the introduction of the ERM in the election management of other African countries. He disclosed that: “the tool has enabled …

Washington DC based Nigerian-American Leadership Council (NALC) has been invited by the Organization of American States (OAS) to its 16th International Education Symposium in Guadalajara, Mexico, holding June 22nd-26th, 2015. The meeting will be opened by the President of Mexico, HE Enrique Peña Nieto and chaired by the Vice President …

  The All Progressives Congress (APC) has described as a ‘product of poor thinking and deliberate mischief’ the statement credited to the PDP Media Watchdog asking President Muhammadu Buhari to resign on account of age. This is just as the Special Adviser to the President (Media and Publicity), Mr Femi …

  The South African government has a week to explain to judges why it defied a court order barring the Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir from leaving the country as a court Monday ordered the government to disclose why he was allowed to leave, in a ruling which criticised the authorities’ …

The Nigerian Union in South Africa, Tuesday, reported new xenophobic attacks against Nigerians and other foreigners in Sternkopf, Namakwa Municipality, Northern Cape Province of South Africa. The President of the Union, Ikechukwu Anyene, said in Pretoria, South Africa, that the Northern Cape Province Chapter Chairman of the Union reported the …

As part of its continued support of the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), the Access Bank Group, along with 5th Chukker, the Access Bank United King and the Access Private Bank hosted the ‘Access Bank Polo Day’ at the Guards Polo Club, Windsor, Saturday June 13. This follows last month’s …

  African leaders gathered Saturday morning at the Sandton Convention Centre in South Africa for the 33rd NEPAD Heads of State and Government Orientation meeting. Welcoming the delegation to the Opening Session, South African President Jacob Zuma commended NEPAD for keeping the dreams and potential of the African continent alive. …

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on “the International Criminal Court (ICC) to refer South Africa to the UN Security Council for allowing Sudan’s President Omar al-Bashir to leave the country, ahead of a court ruling on whether he should be transferred to the ICC to stand trial …

AKHERE Godwin,Benin Tension is heightening in the oil rich Niger Delta region of Nigeria following what is being interpreted as serious marginalization of the area in the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, following alleged plans to remove Chief John Odigie-Oyegun as national chairman of the party. One of the very …