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 […]
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Africa CDC has MOU with Pfizer for supplies of COVID-19 pill
Africa’s top public health agency has agreed a memorandum of understanding with Pfizer (PFE.N) to bring supplies of the pharmaceutical firm’s Paxlovid antiviral COVID-19 pills […]
Tutu’s daughter recalls day he saved man from being burned alive by angry mob
As South Africa celebrated the life of anti-apartheid hero Archbishop Desmond Tutu, who died on Sunday, one of his daughters recalled the day he saved […]
Desmond Tutu, titanic figure of non-violent struggle, human rights – Marwa
Chairman/Chief Executive of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Retd) has described the late South African Nobel Laureate and […]
South Africa’s Archbishop Desmond Tutu dies at 90
(BBC) Archbishop Desmond Tutu, the Nobel Peace prize laureate who helped end apartheid in South Africa, has died aged 90. President Cyril Ramaphosa said the […]
Omicron: Severe cases remain low in South Africa – WHO
The Omicron variant is reaching more countries in Africa, while weekly Coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in the continent surged by 93 per cent, the World Health […]
Nigeria confirms three Omicron cases in passengers from South Africa
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), on Wednesday morning confirmed the first case of the Omicron variant in the country. This is contained in […]
Buhari leaves Paris for Intra-African Trade Fair in South Africa
President Muhammadu Buhari will, Saturday, leave Paris for Durban, South Africa, at a special invitation by President Cyril Ramaphosa, to join other African leaders at […]
KDSG appoints UK-based Prof. as Policy Adviser
The Kaduna State Government has appointed Prof. Rajneesh Narula as Consultant and Policy Adviser to its Planning and Budget Commission. Narula will help in making the […]
Over 1700 Nigerian youths apply for UNODC anti-corruption coding competition
By Rosemary Ogbonnaya In a bid to help countries in fostering youth innovation and employing new technologies in the fight against corruption, the United Nations […]
Absence of EFCC counsel, Diezani Alison-Madueke stalls ex-Petroleum Minister’s trial
The absence of counsel to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, in court on Wednesday stalled […]
NDLEA intercepts 2,060kg heroin, other drugs in 6 states
Operatives of the NDLEA have intercepted more than 2,060 kilograms of heroin and other assorted drugs in six states. The Director, Media and Advocacy, NDLEA, […]
Nigerians in S/Africa unveil Magazine to promote patriotism
Nigerian Citizens Association South Africa (NICASA) has unveiled its maiden Magazine titled: “Gween Digest” to promote good stories about Nigeria and promote patriotism among compatriots. […]
NLC seeks better migration governance
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called for better migration governance to support returning and reintegration of migrant workers in the midst of COVID-19 in […]
Don’t grant Israel observer status, Palestinian organization tells AU
By Haruna Salami The Palestinian National Liberation Movement (FATEH) has urged the African Union, AU not to grant observer status to the Israeli government. A […]
Heckling Urchins in Diaspora, By Hassan Gimba
For some time now, the social media has been inundated with video clips of some Nigerians displaying to the world the attitudes of the urchins […]
AfDB Legal support facility saves African countries $4bn
Interventions by the African Legal Support Facility (ALSF) have saved African countries an estimated four billion dollars in the last three years. This is according […]
Court dissolves 21-year-old marriage on grounds of abandonment
An Igando Customary Court in Lagos on Thursday dissolved a 21-year-old marriage between Esther Onabu and Samuel on grounds of abandonment over her inability to […]
Aisha Buhari Cup: Nigeria’s Super Falcons beat Mali 2 – 0
The Super Falcons of Nigeria on Wednesday in Lagos defeated the Female Eagles of Mali in the opening match of the maiden Aisha Buhari Cup […]
Nigerians in S/Africa pledge to guard against fake passport registration
Nigerian Citizens’ Association South Africa (NICASA) on Saturday pledged to remain vigilant against fake websites advertising the registration and renewal of Nigerian passports. The President […]
Organised labour appeals to FG against electricity, petrol price hike
The organised labour has appealed to the Federal Government against any plan to increase the price of electricity or petrol to avert crisis in the […]
Multichoice Nigeria losses top executive
MultiChoice Nigeria has announced the passing of Martin Mabutho, the company’s 47-year-old Chief Customer Officer, who died on Tuesday in Cape Town, South Africa, after a brief […]
Obasanjo, Balewa, Mandela, others, nominated for leadership awards
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, President of Ghana, Nana Akuffo-Addo and Mahamad Ennaceur, former interim President of Tunisia have been nominated for the African Leadership Award. […]
Zenith Bank GMD canvasses increased Impact Investing in Africa
Mr Ebenezer Onyeagwu, Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Zenith Bank Plc, has called for increased impact investing in Africa, to enable the continent achieve its […]
Stop politicising COVID-19 origin tracing – S. Africa’s governing party
South Africa’s governing party African National Congress (ANC) on has called for an end to the politicisation of the origins of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Lindiwe […]