Nigeria’s president inaugurates cabinet to tackle economic, security woes/in /by
Nigeria's new leader, Bola Tinubu, on Monday, presided over an inauguration ceremony for his government of 45 ministers, calling on them to boost people's confidence as the country faces serious economic and security challenges.
Asake pays tribute to women who died during Brixton crowd crush during O2 Arena concert/in /by
Afrobeats sensation Asake marked his return to the UK stage for the first time since the unfortunate incident that claimed the lives of Rebecca Ikumelo and Gaby Hutchinson, with a heartfelt three-minute tribute video.
Zimbabwe ready to decide between President Mnangagwa and Nelson Chamisa/in /by
"The nature of elections in Africa and liberation movements is that liberation movements have a monopoly. They know how to manipulate electoral processes and not only manipulate probably their campaign strategies, their manifestos talks to their electorates and that's what also brings them back .. "
Libya deports 486 illegal migrants from Egypt and Nigeria/in /by
The North African neighbours on August 10 agreed to share responsibility for providing shelter for hundreds of migrants stranded at their border, ending a month-long crisis triggered by mass expulsions of migrants by Tunis.
Wagner boss hints ‘he is in Africa’ in first video since mutiny in Russia/in /by
"The temperature is 50 degrees (Celsius) above. Wagner is conducting reconnaissance and search activities, making Russia even greater on all continents, and (making) Africa even more free. Justice and happiness to African people. We are making life a nightmare for al-Qaeda, ISIS, and other bandits"
Nigeria: Subsidy Removal – Soludo Announces Palliative Measures for Anambra Residents/in /by
[Premium Times] Nigerians are going through tough times because of the economic hardship caused by President Bola Tinubu's administration removal of petroleum subsidy.
Senegal repatriates 40 survivors of deadly crossing in Cape Verde/in /by
"As you know, at the time of the rescue operation, seven bodies had been found. After making several on-site observations, and in consultation with the families, it was decided that these remains should be buried on site. I would like once again to offer my condolences to the bereaved families."
Nigeria: Leaking Crude Oil Manifold – Rivers Communities Yell Over Polluted Underground Water/in /by
[Vanguard] Residents of Ibaa community and Uvuawhu clan, comprising Ibaa and Obelle in Emohua Local Government Area, Rivers State, have kicked up a fuss over contamination of their underground water and environment purportedly by a multinational oil firm.
Brazil, China presidents arrive Johannesburg for BRICS summit/in /by
The heads of Brazil, China, India and South Africa plus Russia's top diplomat will gather from Tuesday to Thursday this week under the theme "BRICS and Africa", South Africa's Foreign Minister Naledi Pandor said this month.
Nigeria: How Tinubu Can End Oil Theft in Niger Delta – Kachikwu/in /by
[Leadership] African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, Dumebi Kachikwu, has stressed the need for effective measures to combat theft and vandalism of oil pipelines.