Buhari to attend Dakar International Conference on Agriculture
President Muhammadu Buhari will depart Lagos for Senegal on Tuesday where he will attend the 2nd edition of Dakar International Conference on Agriculture.
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Expanded, diversified participation in international trade key to growth of African economies – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has said that expansion and diversification of involvement in international trade and global value chain by African countries is pivotal for wealth […]
Buhari to be honoured by Abu Dhabi Peace Forum in Nouakchott
President Muhammadu Buhari will on Tuesday, January 17, 2023, receive “African Award for Strengthening Peace’’ in Nouakchott, Islamic Republic of Mauritania, for his leadership role […]
Debt, inflation: Buhari wants global south to agree on common agenda
President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday urged leaders of the Global South to agree on a common agenda on ways to reduce the increasing burden of […]
Special counsel to probe Biden’s handling of government documents
U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland on Thursday named a special counsel to investigate whether President Joe Biden improperly handled sensitive government documents, setting up a […]
You are indeed a model for Democracy, Biden tells Buhari
President Joe Biden of the United States has praised President Muhammadu Buhari for his efforts in deepening democracy not only in Nigeria, but also in […]
ECOWAS: We must keep faith with vision of founding fathers – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari, Monday in Abuja, reminded legislators of the ECOWAS parliament on the need to align their programmes to those of the founding […]
Nigeria’s ties with Niger, Chad others yielding results— Presidency
The Presidency Thursday expressed satisfaction with the existing bilateral relationship between Nigeria and its neigbours, confirming that such ties have helped tremendously, especially in the […]
FIFA under pressure to ban beer sales completely in Qatar-Report
By Sheji Halima World Cup host Qatar, is pressuring FIFA to stop the sale of beer at the eight World Cup stadiums, according to reports. […]
EU agency: Antibiotic resistance kills 35,000 a year in Europe
The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) on Thursday reported that more than 35,000 people in Europe died annually from antibiotics-resistant infections.
WHO urges immediate skin to skin contact for premature babies
By Cecilia Ologunagba The World Health Organisation (WHO), in new guidelines published on Tuesday, said premature babies should be given skin-to-skin contact immediately after birth […]
China to donate world-class edifice to ECOWAS Commission by 2024
By Lizzy Okoji The Chinese government says it’s set to begin construction of a World-Class edifice which it will be donating to the Economic Community […]
UN Rights Council inquiry hears testimonies on killing of Al Jazeera journalist
By Cecilia Ologunagba A UN Human Rights Council-appointed probe into alleged rights violations in the Occupied Palestinian Territory (OPT), including East Jerusalem and Israel, wrapped […]
Stop using images of African children in undignified circumstances, expert appeals to UN
By Cecilia Ologunagba Ms Catherine Namakula, Chair, Working Group on People of African descent has appealed to the relevant stakeholders to desist from portraying African […]
Passenger plane crashes into Lake Victoria in Tanzania
A passenger plane crashed into Lake Victoria in Tanzania on Sunday while attempting to land in stormy weather at an airport in the lakeside city of Bukoba, the state broadcaster said.
Ghanaian protesters demand president step down over economic crisis
More than 1,000 protesters marched through Ghana’s capital Accra on Saturday, calling for the resignation of President Nana Akufo-Addo
Nigeria,Cameroon border: Buhari underlines neighbourliness as he commissions projects
President Muhammadu Buhari Thursday in Mfum, Cross River State, called for more neighborliness and mutual understanding between African states in order to enhance trade, security […]
Buhari expresses profound sorrow over Indian footbridge deaths
By Chimezie Godfrey President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday expressed heartfelt condolences to the government and people of India following reports that at least 141 people […]
Atiku releases photo of meeting with US State Department Official
Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar flanked by the Assistant Secretary, States Department, Bureau of African Affairs, Molly Phee (R)
Buhari welcomes incoming British Prime Minister – Rishi Sunak to office
By Ismaila Chafe President Muhammadu Buhari has welcomed incoming British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to office, and says Nigeria and the United Kingdom stand together […]
Sweden reassures AfDB of continued support for Africa
By Temitope Ponle Sweden has reassured the African Development Bank (AfDB) of the country’s continued support for the African continent. According to a statement on […]
Tchad: Buhari to attend investiture of Mahamat Deby as transition president
The ceremony, which will hold at the capital, N’Djamena, Tchad will further accentuate negotiations on peaceful and harmonious return to democratic process
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 […]
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 […]