Latest FIFA ranking for African countries
The following is the latest ranking for African countries as published on Thursday by FIFA from its headquarters in Zurich, Switzerland. 1. Senegal 2. Tunisia […]
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Trump administration imposes new entry visa restrictions on Libyans, 14 other countries
The administration of outgoing US President, Donald Trump, has imposed temporary travel restrictions on 15 African countries, including Libya. Persons applying for visa to the […]
#EndSARS: PDP hails sanctions by UK Parliament, advises UN, others
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has applauded the resolution by the British parliament to impose travel restriction and visa ban to officials of the […]
NISS: Driving change agenda in security agencies
By A. A. Gadzama One of the major achievements of the President Muhammadu Buhari Government is upgrading of the National Institute for Security Studies (NISS) […]
Alternative facts: The epidemic worse than Covid-19, By Osmund Agbo
The mere fact that a boatload of eligible American voters found enough reason to queue behind an intemperate, race-baiting shambolic schmuck, tells the story […]
Media practitioners cautioned against fake news
By Chimezie Godfrey Media practitioners in the country have been cautioned against patronizing fake news. A cross-section of professionals including veteran journalists, engineers, policymakers, and […]
UN releases US$100 million to guard against famine, 4 African countries to benefit
The United Nations released US$100 million of emergency funding on Tuesday to stave off the risk of famine in seven countries most at risk from […]
The Global Race for COVID Vaccine, By Reuben Abati
If there is anything that the COVID-19 pandemic has proven beyond doubt, it is how humanity depends on science for its survival. […]
IMF: 83 countries benefit from $165bn loans in FY2020 – Annual Report
The International Monetary Fund (IMF), says it loaned 83 countries the sum of $165 billion dollars, including $16.1 billion dollars in concessional financing to 49 […]
Dangote emerges Most Valuable brand for 2020
For the third consecutive year, the pan-African and fully integrated Conglomerate, Dangote Group has again emerged as the Most Valuable Brand in Nigeria for the […]
UN urges countries to strengthen health system to reduce diabetes mortality
UN has urged countries around the world to strengthen health system as the number of people with diabetes surges while many are at “increased risk […]
Misplaced euphoria over America’s ‘flawed’ election, by Zainab Suleiman Okino
In about five days or so that Americans held the world on edge and apprehension over their presidential election, Nigerians had a field […]
UN Deputy Scribe visits Nigeria, 3 other countries on Post-COVID economy
The United Nations Deputy Secretary General, Ms. Amina Mohammed is billed to arrive Nigeria on Sunday on a working visit with other members of the […]
Nigeria granted US permission to conduct rescue operation – Defence Minister
By Haruna Salami Minister of Defence, Major General Bashir Salihi Magashi (rtd) has opened up on United States Special military Force that successfully rescued […]
Unfinished Greatness: Towards a more Perfect Union in Nigeria, By Kayode Fayemi
Text of the Address by His Excellency, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, CON Governor, Ekiti State, Nigeria and Chairman, Nigeria Governors’ Forum on the 50th Anniversary of […]
Uncovering COVID-19 palliatives, famished Nigerians and national security
By Khalid Sanusi Kani The recent development of storming different warehouses squirrelling Covid-19 palliatives across the country by some famished “innocent” Nigerians, has unveiled a […]
#EndSARS: The Generation That Said “Enough,” By Reuben Abati
Turning and turning in the widening gyre The Falcon cannot hear the falconer; Things fall apart; the centre cannot hold; Mere anarchy […]
Flood: FG inaugurates committee to develop emergency response plan
The Federal Government on Monday in Abuja inaugurated a high-level committee for the development of National Flood Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan to effectively tackle […]
COVID-19: World Bank to assist developing countries resume growth
The World Bank Group has said that it will help developing countries resume growth and respond to the health, social, and economic impacts of COVID-19. […]
Nigeria at 60: FCT Minister sues for unity amongst residents
FCT Minister, Malam Muhammad Musa Bello has called on residents of the territory to continue to work towards the unity of the country and […]
Osinbajo urges destination countries to insist on repatriation of illicit funds
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has urged leaders of destination countries to insist on repatriation of illicit funds and proceeds. Osinbajo’s spokesman, Laolu Akande, in […]
Buhari at UN Forum: Global mechanisms for asset recovery weak
…..Represented by VP Osinbajo, President advocates international cooperation to curtail illicit financial flows There is a compelling need to strengthen international cooperation in the […]
32 African countries report less than 5,000 COVID-19 cases
Some 32 African countries have so far reported less than 5,000 COVID-19 cases amid major spike of new cases across few African countries. The Africa […]