Nigeria: We Cannot Allow Governor Umahi Blackmail PDP, Rivers Governor Wike Retorts
Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike has said while David Umahi, the Ebonyi state governor, has the right to move to any political party of his choice, he will not be
‘Politics Is Strategy, You Can’t Unveil Yourself Too Early,’ Rivers Governor Wike Tells Ebonyi Governor Umahi
The build-up to Nigeria’s 2023 presidential election is already taking an unusually exciting form by the growing agitation for a Nigerian president of Igbo extraction. The Ebonyi State Governor David
DR Congo Announces End of Ebola Outbreak
The Democratic Republic of Congo has said it is now Ebola-free after more than 40 days without a case. The latest outbreak of the deadly disease in the northwest of the
Claims By PDP That They Made Me is Rubbish, They Want Me to Castigate Buhari, Says Ebonyi Governor
Ebonyi State Governor, David Umahi has described claims that the People’s Democratic Party made him what he is as “absolute rubbish” saying the PDP wanted him to castigate President Buhari. Umahi spoke exclusively
Nigerian Government Not Serious in Resolving University Lecturers’ Strike, Senator Ogunlewe Says
A former Nigerian lawmaker, Senator Adeseye Ogunlewe has criticized the federal government for the lingering crisis with the country’s lecturers, saying the federal government isn’t serious with the education sector.
President Buhari Vows Not to Allow Repeat of #EndSARS Protest
Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday told the National Security Council he will not allow a repeat of the #EndSARS protests and called for proactive measures to end the increasing
AFCON: Rohr’s Fate in the Balance as S/Eagles Seek Redemption in Freetown
As Nigeria’s Super Eagles line up against the Leone Stars of Sierra Leone inside the Siaka Stephen Stadium in Freetown Tuesday afternoon, memories of Nigeria’s defeat 19 years ago will
Ethiopian PM Talks Tough, Vows ‘Final and Crucial’ Tigray Offensive as Surrender Deadline Passes
Ethiopia’s prime minister has warned that “the final and crucial” military operation will launch in the coming days against the government of the country’s rebellious northern Tigray region. Abiy Ahmed
‘On My Watch!’: Trump Claims Credit for Pfizer, Moderna Covid Vaccines
US President Donald Trump has seemingly taken credit for the creation of two new vaccines in the battle against the coronavirus, saying the discoveries took place “on my watch.” Drugmaker
Covid-19: Moderna Vaccine ‘94.5% Effective and Easier to Store’
A US-developed vaccine has been shown to be 94.5% effective at protecting people from Covid-19, according to interim results. Produced by Moderna, in collaboration with the US government’s “Operation Warp
Rising Food Prices Raise Nigeria’s Inflation to 14.23% in October
Nigeria’s inflation rate increased by 14.23% (year-on-year) in October 2020, this is 0.06% higher than the rate recorded in September 2020 (13.71%). Rising food prices continued to be the primary
Nigerians Will Not Reinforce Failure in 2023, Opposition PDP Spokesman Says
Nigeria’s opposition People’s Democratic Party – PDP – has called on Nigerians not to reinforce failure in the 2023 general election stating that the governing All Progressives Congress – APC
Peru’s Interim President Resigns as Chaos Embroils South American Nation
Peru’s interim president resigned Sunday as the nation plunged into its worst constitutional crisis in two decades following massive protests unleashed when Congress ousted the nation’s popular leader. In a
ARISE Fashion Week 2020: Selection Committee for ‘30 Under 30’ Begins Africa’s Biggest Talent Hunt
The 30 young and promising new designers ready to take on a post-Covid world are now being curated and will be unveiled at ARISE Fashion Week 2020, which is set
Lekki Shooting: Army Called Governor Sanwo-Olu to ‘Express Unhappiness about His Denial’ of Soldiers’ Deployment
The Nigerian Army has said it called the Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to express its displeasure over his denial that he did not ask the army to intervene in
#EndSARS: Lagos Governor Invited Us, Didn’t Communicate Change in Curfew Time, Nigerian Army Tells Judicial Panel
Brigadier General Ahmed Ibrahim Taiwo, 81 Division Nigeria Army of the Nigerian Army who testified under oath before the Lagos Judicial Panel on what transpired at the Lekki Tollgate on
UK Top Adviser Dominic Cummings Leaves Job With Immediate Effect
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s chief adviser Dominic Cummings has left Number 10 with immediate effect. Cummings spoke to the PM on Friday, and it was decided it was best
Leone Stars Stun Super Eagles, Claw Back Four-goal Deficit to Earn Dramatic 4-4 Draw
Sierra Leone came from four goals down to pick up a 4-4 draw with Nigeria in the group L African cup of Nations qualifying match at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium
‘A Remake for a New Generation’: Rattlesnake, The Ahanna Story Premieres in Cinemas
Play Network Studio’s latest film, a rendition of the 1995 Nollywood classic, Rattlesnake, has had its long-awaited premiere in cinemas. ‘Rattlesnake, The Ahanna Story’ follows Ahanna Okolo, a young man
Ethiopia Appoints Interim Administrator For Tigray State
Ethiopia’s federal government has appointed an interim administrator for the northern Tigray state where a military operation to oust authorities there is underway. A brief statement issued by Prime Minister
