Africa
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Onyeama condemns renewed xenophobic attacks on Nigerians in SA
By Lizzy Okoji Abuja, Sept. 9, 2019 Foreign Affairs Minister, Geoffrey Onyeama on Monday condemned the renewed xenophobic attacks on…
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Xenophobic attacks on Nigerians and other immigrants in South Africa: Enough is Enough By Sonny IROCHE
The frequent and ongoing xenophobic attacks on Nigerians and other African immigrants in Pretoria, Johannesburg, Cape Town and other South…
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Elumelu Challenges Japan – “Partner with us in Empowering African Entrepreneurs”
Mr. Elumelu’s statement captured his vision of a relationship between Japan and Africa, which prioritises economic and shared prosperity TOKYO,…
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Dabiri-Erewa urges S/A police to speed up trial of cops linked to killing of Nigerian; Try attackers of our businesses, Nigerians in S/A demand
By Joy Kaka, Isaac Aregbesola Abuja, Aug.30, 2019 The chairman, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has reiterated her call on the…
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Deadly parcel from South Africa By Tayo Ogunbiyi
In the colonial era, it was normal to see whites brutalizing and oppressing blacks as aptly epitomized by the atrocious…
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TICAD 7: Japan, South Africa, African Development Bank unveil priorities to accelerate Africa’s technology transformation journey
“Let’s be visionary. Let’s be bold. Let’s support concrete initiatives to boost science, technology, and innovation in Africa,”- Akinwumi Adesina…
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Cameroon: Trial of soldiers for killing women, children must lead to justice for victims – Amnesty International
The Cameroonian authorities must leave no stone unturned in their pursuit of justice for two women and two children who were…
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Why Nigeria-Benin border is partially closed – President Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has attributed the partial closure of Nigeria’s border with Benin Republic to the massive smuggling activities, especially…
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Dakuku: Buhari’s economic agenda dependable · As NIMASA is named Most Reliable Government Organisation
Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dakuku Peterside, has said that the economic programme of…
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African Games: Flying Eagles hold Morocco to 2-2 draw, book semifinal berth
By Victor Okoye Abuja, Aug. 23, 2019 Nigeria’s Flying Eagles on Friday booked a semi-finals berth in the men’s football…
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Zenith Bank celebrates D’Tigress on back-to-back Afrobasket Championship victory
Zenith Bank Plc, the sole sponsor of the Nigerian Female Basketball League has hailed the Nigerian female basketball team, D’Tigress,…
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Zenith Bank hails D’Tigress on Quarter final qualification
Zenith Bank Plc, the sole sponsor of the Nigerian Female Basketball League has hailed the Nigerian female basketball team, D’Tigress…
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Presidents Buhari, Ramaphosa of South Africa to meet in October
President Muhammadu Buhari and South African President, Cyril Ramaphosa, will meet in October to discuss issues relating to the well…
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Students shutdown South Africa’s Shoprite in Ogun over Xenophobia
By Ige Adekunle Sango-Ota (Ogun), Aug.10, 2019 The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) on Saturday shutdown South Africa’s grocery…
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Otedola fulfills $25,000 per goal AFCON pledge to Super Eagles
By Victor Okoye Abuja, July 30, 2019 Business mogul Femi Otedola on Tuesday fulfilled his pledge of 25,000 dollars to…
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AfDB President Adesina, 3 African leaders for Tony Elumelu foundation forum in Abuja
By Mustapha Sumaila Abuja, 26 July 2019 The leaders of three African countries and the President of African Development Bank…
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In Liberia, President Buhari restates commitment to sub-regional development; Speaks on Nigeria’s economy
President Muhammadu Buhari has said that the Economic and Recovery Growth Plan launched by his administration in 2017 is creating…
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40,000 more flee Cameroon conflict to Nigeria — UN
By Harrison Arubu United Nations, July 22, 2019 The United Nations on Monday said nearly 40,000 more people had been forced…
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Algeria win 2019 AFCON with early goal over Senegal
Cairo, July 19, 2019 (Reuters/NAN) Algeria won the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) for the second time on Friday when…
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Nigerian professor describes dismissal by Ghanaian university as unethical, unprofessional
By Joy Kaka Abuja, July 18, 2019 Professor Augustine Nwagbara on Thursday said his dismissal from University of Education Winneba,…
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S/African troops deployed to Cape Town to help quell violence
Cape Town, July 18, 2019 South African troops on Thursday, began moving into gang-infested areas of Cape Town to help…
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AFCON: Ighalo’s goal secures third-place for Nigeria; Bronze better than nothing, says Okala
Cairo, July 18, 2019 (Reuters/NAN) Odion Ighalo’s third minute goal gave Nigeria a 1-0 win over Tunisia in their third-place…
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NIA boss, Ahmed Rufai emerges Africa Intelligence Committee Chairperson
Ambassador Ahmed Rufai Abubakar, the Director-General of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA), has been appointed Chairperson of the Committee…
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Coaching casualties continue in Cup of Nations fallout
Cairo, July 16, 2019 (Reuters/NAN) Two more coaches have lost their jobs and another is expected to depart in coming…
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AFCON: Algerians beat Super Eagles , go into final; Nigerian fans heartbroken
Cairo, July 14, 2019 A last-gasp goal from Riyad Mahrez helped Algeria qualify for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations…
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