Three Dead, 13 Injured After Tanker Explodes in Lagos
An explosion in the Ikeja area of Nigeria’s southwestern Lagos state has killed three persons and injured thirteen others. It’s reported that the explosion which occurred on Thursday night was
Zambia’s First President Kenneth Kaunda Dies at 97
Zambia’s former president, Kenneth Kaunda, the father of Zambia’s independence who led the country for 27 years has died at the age of 97. He had been admitted to the
Under My Watch, Nigeria’s Military Has Clear Sense of Direction, Buhari Proclaims in Borno
Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari says his administration in the past six years has provided the country’s armed forces a firm strategy and clear sense of direction to safeguard the sovereignty
Buhari Visits Borno, Says Insurgents and Bandits to Feel Ferocity of Nigeria’s Firepower
President Muhammadu Buhari has promised to visit on insurgents and bandits the ferocity of the nation’s firepower and the weight of the resolve to allow for peace and security. Addressing
US to Boost Egypt’s Clean Energy Shift With Additional Fundings
The United States plan to increase funding to Egypt to help the North African Country shift from fossil fuels and embrace solar energy. Making the trip to Cairo, U.S. special
Former Ivorian President Gbagbo Set to Return to Country after 10 Years in ICC Custody
Ivory Coast’s former President Laurent Gbagbo is expected to return to the country for the first time since he was arrested and handed over to the International Criminal Court (ICC)
Nigeria: NCAA Warns Pilots Over Hazardous Weather
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has warned pilots over severe thunderstorms and other hazardous weather, which hamper flight operations as the rainy season sets in. NCAA said the warning
Nigeria Wants Broadcasting Act Amended to Regulate Social Media
The Nigerian government is taking steps to further stifle the country’s civic space with its Minister of information and Culture, Lai Mohammed asking members of parliament to include internet broadcasting
Algeria’s Ruling National Liberation Front Wins Most Parliamentary Seats
Algeria’s ruling party, the National Liberation Front (FLN), has won most seats in last Saturday’s parliamentary election, which saw a low turnout of 23%. The FLN grabbed 105 out of
Namibia Imposes Fresh Coronavirus Prevention Restrictions as Cases Spike
Public gatherings in Namibia will now be limited to ten people and should last no more than two hours if held indoors. This comes as per Tuesday’s decree in a
Nigeria: Blame Attorney General Malami for President Buhari’s Stance on Open Grazing, Falana Says
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Nigeria: Allegations Against Twitter Should Not End With Press Conference, Senior Lawyer Falana Says
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US Restates Condemnation of Nigeria’s Twitter Ban
The United States has renewed its condemnation of Nigeria for suspending Twitter’s operations in the country, a move that senior U.S. officials said is a sign of restricting political space
Nigeria Says Twitter Founder Dorsey ‘Vicariously Liable’ for #EndSARS Losses
Nigeria’s federal government has stated that Twitter and its founder, Mr. Jack Dorsey, are “vicariously” liable for the losses the country suffered during the #EndSARS protest. The Minister of Information
Rising Prices Pushed Seven Million Nigerians Below Poverty Line: World Bank
The World Bank has stated that inflationary pressure in Nigeria has pushed about seven million Nigerians below the poverty line in 2020 alone. The World Bank gave the data in
Buhari Rallies West African States to Battle Insecurity
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday called for unity among West African States and those in the Sahel to deal with security challenges in their respective nations. Also, the Chief of
Fresh Covid-19 Spike in Rwanda as Government Mulls Lockdown
Rwanda is experiencing a sharp rise in Covid-19 cases and deaths despite ongoing vaccination efforts days after President Paul Kagame warned there could be a “new lockdown”. The country’s health
Seven Million Nigerians Pushed Below Poverty Line in 2020, World Bank
About seven million Nigerians have been pushed below the poverty line in 2020 due to the rapid rise in prices of commodities. The international financial institution said food prices accounted
Mozambique on High Alert Over Growing Covid-19 Cases
Mozambique is on high alert as the country continues to witness an increase in the number of Covid-19 cases. The Southern Africa country’s health ministry says cases had gone down
Zambia’s Founding President Kaunda Admitted to Hospital
Zambia’s founding president Kenneth Kaunda has been admitted to a hospital in the country’s capital, Lusaka for pneumonia, a close aide has said. A statement from his office says the
