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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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
ECOWAS leaders adopt Jonathan’s recommendations on way forward in Mali
By Emmanuel Oloniruha Leaders of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) have adopted the recommendations of its mediator for Mali and Nigeria’s former […]
West Africa must resume path to proper democratisation – Buhari in Lisbon
In continuation of his on-going State Visit to Portugal, President Muhammadu Buhari Thursday told the Portuguese Parliament Speaker that Nigeria will continue to seek consensus […]
AfDB moves to cut $14bn annual import of medicine into Africa
By Cecilia John The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (AfDB), has approved the establishment of African Pharmaceutical Technology Foundation for Africa’s access […]
Ekweremadu, Wife arrested in UK
(news.Sky.com) Two people have been charged with conspiring to bring a child to the UK in order to harvest organs, the Metropolitan Police said. Beatrice […]
Buhari departs for Kigali, Rwanda
President Muhammadu Buhari departs Abuja Wednesday, June 22, for Kigali, Rwanda, to attend the 26th Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM), being held from June […]
Buhari to attend ECOWAS Extraordinary Summit in Accra
President Muhammadu Buhari will today Saturday, June 4 in Accra, Ghana attend an Extraordinary Summit of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government […]
Buhari attends AU Extra-Ordinary Summit in Malabo
President Muhammadu Buhari will depart Abuja on Thursday, May 26, 2022, to participate in African Union Extra-ordinary Session of Assembly of Heads of State and […]
Nigeria, Ethiopia to hold Joint Commission Meeting on Trade, Economy, Political Developments
Nigeria and Ethiopia have concluded arrangements to hold a Joint Ministerial Commission meeting in Addis Ababa next month to discuss various areas of bilateral relationship […]
Emir of Kano appointed Ambassasor of Senegal’s Island of Goree
In continuation of his weeklongvisit to Senegal, the Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero has on Tuesday visited the historic Island of Goree. The […]
UNISFA brokers peace accord between two communities in Abyei
In a major breakthrough, the Misseriya and Ngok Dinka traditional leaders have signed a peace accord reiterating their commitment to achieving lasting peace in Abyei […]
Nigeria, South Africa renew partnership on drug war
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, and South Africa’s Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation, popularly called HAWKS have agreed to collaborate in tackling the […]
Buhari hosts Nigerien President, Bazoum, in Abuja
President Muhammadu Buhari, will today (Thursday) host his Nigerien counterpart, Mohammed Bazoum to a State Visit. Garba Shehu, Senior Special Assistant to the President […]