Osinbajo seeks protection of Africa from sea-based minerals exploitation
By Chijioke Okoronkwo Abuja, Oct. 6, 2022(NAN) Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has advocated for the protection of Africa from economic exploitation of sea-based minerals and […]
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UN General Assembly to hold emergency session on Ukraine Oct.10
By Ummul Idris The UN General Assembly has scheduled an emergency session starting Monday, Oct. 10, to discuss the Russian annexation of four eastern regions […]
Suicide bomber hits Kabul educational centre, killing 19
At least 19 people were killed and 27 others wounded in a suicide attack targeting an educational centre in Kabul’s Shia neighbourhood, security officials said […]
Gunfire, blast jolt Burkina Faso capital, soldiers on streets
(Reuters/NAN) Heavy gunfire rang out from the main military camp and some residential areas of Burkina Faso’s capital on Friday and a large blast was […]
African Court upholds the right to self-determination of the Saharawi people
The African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights in Arusha, Tanzania has in a landmark judgment held that “the Moroccan occupation of Western Sahara is […]
Smile Train, KidsOR set to launch solar surgery system
By Chimezie Godfrey Smile Train in collaboration with Kids Operating Room (KidsOR), and global health NGOs has announced plan to reduce the cost and carbon […]
Anglican Church holds special service for late Queen Elizabeth
By Bridget Ikyado The Primate, Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion, Archbishop Henry Ndukuba, has described the late Queen Elizabeth II of England as a defender […]
Daily Trust Invites Nominations for African of the Year 2022 Award
A leading independent newspaper in Nigeria, DAILY TRUST, has called for nominations of exemplary personalities for the coveted African of the Year 2022 award. Nominations […]
Thousands line Queen’s coffin route to pay final respects in Scotland
By Emmanuel YashimScottish mourners paid tribute to Britain’s queen Elizabeth II by lining the route of her coffin procession in their thousands as she left […]
Sustaining Democratic Governance in West Africa, By Jibrin Ibrahim
This week, I was in Dakar for a conference on the framework and tools for sustaining democratic governance in West Africa organised by the United […]
King Charles III speaks of family’s grief after Queen’s death aged 96
by Emmanuel Yashim Britain’s new King has described the death of the Queen, who he called his “beloved Mother”, as the “greatest sadness” for his […]
Prince Charles becomes King as Britain’s Queen Elizabeth is dead
Britain’s Queen Elizabeth is dead – Buckingham Palace Britain’s Queen Elizabeth views the interior of the refurbished East Wing of Somerset House at King’s College […]
Mali: ECOWAS Special Envoy, Goodluck Jonathan, briefs Buhari
(File photo: Jonathan with Buhari Presiden Muhammadu Buhari has reiterated Nigeria’s commitment towards to promoting peace and harmony among ECOWAS countries. According to a statement […]
Freedom of expression, pillar to peaceful society – UNESCO
By Busayo Onijala Santiago Mourão, President, General Conference of United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) has said that access to information and freedom […]
Buhari pays tribute to Gorbachev, says ‘he was a courageous reformer’
President Muhammadu Buhari has described the last leader of the former Soviet Union, Mr. Mikhail Gorbachev, as “a courageous reformer who will be remembered for […]
Ambassador, Nigerian Community dismiss ‘malicious’ publication against Consular Officer in Abidjan
Nigerian Ambassador to Cote d’Ivore, Ambassador Martin Adamu, has described as ‘malicious’ a publication in a national daily newspaper, calling on President Muhammadu Buhari, to […]
Buhari congratulates William Ruto on election as President of Kenya
By Ismaila Chafe Abuja, Aug. 15, 2022 (NAN) President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated the President-elect of Kenya, William Ruto, on his victory in the General […]
U.S. imposes sanctions on Russian oligarchs, purported Putin girlfriend
By Emmanuel Yashim The Biden administration has imposed fresh economic sanctions on pro-Kremlin oligarchs and on Russian President Vladimir Putin’s purported girlfriend. “As innocent people […]
Ethiopian Airlines orders Africa’s first A350-1000
@Airbus @Ethiopianairlines #A350-900 #A350-1000 Ethiopian Airlines Group, the flag carrier of Ethiopia, Africa’s largest airline group, has upsized four of its A350-900 on order to […]
UN welcomes new centre to put Ukraine grain exports deal into motion
By Cecilia Ologunagba UN Secretary-General António Guterres has welcomed the official start of the operation of a new centre to put Ukraine grain exports deal […]
Free, transparent, credible elections indispensable to West Africa’s stability- Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday in Monrovia, Liberia called on leaders in West Africa to do all within their powers to ensure that elections are conducted […]
Buhari attends Liberian 175th Independence Anniversary
President Muhammadu Buhari departs Abuja Tuesday for Monrovia, Liberia, to attend the 175th independence anniversary celebrations of the country. According to a statement signed by […]
Photos: Atiku plays host to EU delegation
Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party and Vice President of Nigeria, 1999-2007 flanked by Ambassador Samuela Isopi, EU Ambassador to Nigeria and to the […]
How Tinubu emerged as APC flagbearer – Buhari
President Muhammdu Buhari Saturday in Daura, Katsina State, said the process that led to election of former Lagos State Governor, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu as […]
UN chief appoints Nigeria’s Ozonnia Ojielo Rwanda Resident Coordinator
By Cecilia Ologunagba UN Secretary-General António Guterres has appointed Ozonnia Ojielo of Nigeria as the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Rwanda, with the host Government’s […]