
NIGERIA: Buhari congratulates Lyon as APC cruised to victory in Bayelsa
President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in the Nov. 16 election in Bayelsa, David Lyon, on his victory. Buhari’s congratulatory message was contained …

RIGHT OF REPLY: Niger and Nigeria: Two Countries, One People, By Zakaria Abdourahaman
With regard to the allegations mentioned in the article, it is safe to say that the writer lacks knowledge and information on what he has narrated. Going through all the …

NIGERIA: Nigerian borders to remain closed until neighbouring countries meet conditions – Emefiele
“Before the borders are reopened, there must be concrete engagements with countries that are involved in using their ports and countries as landing ports for bringing in goods …

NIGERIA: Buhari, Jonathan in closed door meeting
By Ismaila Chafe President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday met behind closed doors with former President Goodluck Jonathan at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The former president arrived the State House …

NIGERIA: Minimum wage: Buhari ready for honest, transparent negotiations – Osinbajo
By Chijioke Okoronkwo Vice President Yemi Osinabjo says President Muhammadu Buhari‘s administration will honestly and transparently resolve labour’s request for salary increase to other level of workers yet …

NIGERIA: Border closure leaves rice-loving Nigerians steaming
The days of heaping 50-kilo sacks of rice across the saddle of their motorbike and slipping a few notes to a customs officer are now gone. With Nigeria …

NIGERIA: Buhari orders immediate voluntary evacuation of Nigerians from South Africa
President Muhammadu Buhari Monday ordered the immediate voluntary evacuation of Nigerians from South Africa after days of anti-foreigners attacks in the country, his media adviser Femi Adesina said. …

NIGERIA: FG demands compensation over attacks in South Africa
The Federal Government yesterday demanded compensation and accountability from South Africa over attacks on Nigerians. But it appealed to Nigerians not to retaliate by attacking South African companies …

LA Press Freedom Week to celebrate the power of journalism
New York, September 05, 2019—The Committee to Protect Journalists will participate in LA Press Freedom Week, a multi-day celebration of press freedom and the importance of the First …

NIGERIA: TraderMoni, MarketMoni beneficiaries doing well – Osinbajo
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says feedback from the field and testimonies indicate that the TraderMoni and MarketMoni beneficiaries are doing very well and are paying back their loans. Osinbajo’s spokesman, …

GHANA: TEWU Chair, Fin Officer Dragged to court
The National Chairman of the Teachers and Educational Workers Union (TEWU), Mr Peter K. Lumor, together with the Chief Finance Officer, Mr James Azortibar, have been sued over allegations of …

NIGERIA: Wadume’s arrest to bring answers to policemen killing in Taraba – IGP
The Inspector General of Police (IGP) Mohammed Adamu has commended his men for the perseverance and painstaking efforts exhibited that led to the arrest of suspected notorious kidnap …

GHANA: Prof Dodoo retains his seat *As GAA elect its new executives
Ghana Athletics Association (GAA) has elected its new executives for the next four years.

NIGERIA - AfroBasket title: Buhari congratulates D’Tigress
President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated the national female basketball team, D’Tigress, for an impressive outing at the FIBA Women’s AfroBasket 2019 in Dakar, Senegal, that saw the Nigerian ladies …

NIGERIA: Osinbajo laments unstable electricity in Nigeria, inaugurates power project in Ogun
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo yesterday lamented that in spite of Federal Government’s efforts at improving power generation in the country, electricity distribution companies (DISCOs) have failed to deliver uninterrupted …

NIGERIA: ‘A good opportunity to do more’ – Kanu challenged by political appointment
Nwankwo Kanu has pledged to keep supporting the growth of grassroots sports development in Nigeria. The African football great was appointed as Senior Special Assistant on sports …

US Armed Forces In Africa: Policy of Neocolonialism?
The United State of America (USA), is step by step trying to strengthen their military positions in Africa. To do this, Washington is still lobbying the idea of AFRICOM for …

GHANA: Prostate Cancer Researcher Conferred Professorship At 34
Ghana’s foremost Prostate Cancer and Natural Medicine Researcher, Dr Raphael Nyarkotey Obu, has become the youngest Professor in recent times at age 34.

GHANA: MPs’ research assistants earn as low as GHc300 – Odekro report
A survey by Odekro has shed light on the poor working conditions and lax structures surrounding the employment of research assistants for parliamentarians in Ghana. In a survey …

BENIN - POLITICAL CRISIS: FPHA President Ladislas Prosper Agbessi demands the resignation of Patrice Talon
Since then, the Republic of Benin has been in the electoral process leading to the establishment of the 8th legislature of the National Assembly in a pernicious climate marked by …