UN Reframes Borno Rice Farmers’ Death Toll from ‘Over 110’ to ‘Tens of Civilians’
In what seems like a walk back on earlier claims that over 110 farmers were killed in the attack on rice field in Borno State by Boko Haram, the United
First Togo Female Presidential Candidate Arrested
Togo’s first woman to run for president alongside another opposition leader are being held by the authorities after they were arrested over the weekend. Brigitte Adjamagbo-Johnson, who in 2010 was
Ghanaian Environmentalist Announced as Winner of 2020 Goldman Environmental Prize
Chibeze Ezekiel, a Ghanaian environmental champion has been announced as the recipient of the Goldman Environmental Prize 2020, citing his commitment to pushing for good governance in Ghana’s environmental sector
Nigerians Will Remain at the Mercy of Terrorists Due to Lack of Weapons, Says Information Minister
Nigerians will remain at the mercy of terrorists as the country has been denied access to acquire adequate weapons to tackle insurgency, that’s according to Lai Mohammed, the Nigerian Minister
Nigeria Government Faults Slain Farmers For Not Getting Military Clearance
The Nigerian government has subtly blamed the slaughtering of over 100 farmers by suspected Boko Haram terrorists on the farmers failure to carry out due diligence and not obtaining a
Nigeria Must Cut Cost of Governance to Exit Recession, Says Former Anambra Governor Obi
The Nigerian government has been advised to reign in on fiscal discipline and drastically cut the country’s huge cost of governance in order to exit recession. [bc_video video_id=”6213018112001″ account_id=”6116119081001″ player_id=”CJdhmO46zo”
Ethiopian Prime Minister Summons Parliament over Tigray Conflict
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed on Monday summoned lawmakers for an extraordinary session of parliament amid the ongoing conflict in the Tigray region. [bc_video video_id=”6213011023001″ account_id=”6116119081001″ player_id=”CJdhmO46zo” embed=”in-page” padding_top=”56%” autoplay=”autoplay”
#EndSARS: Nigeria to Treat Fresh Protests as Attempt at Regime Change
Nigeria’s federal government will treat any fresh demonstration against perceived police brutality or any other issue, particularly if it threatens to disrupt peace and security of any part of the
Nigeria Commences $369m Solar Installation in 5 Million Homes
In pursuit of economic recovery and implementation of the Economic Sustainability Plan (ESP), the federal government has announced the installation of N140 billion (about $369m) solar systems in five million
AfDB, IFAD to Give $700m Support to Nigeria’s SAPZ Project
The Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) project in Nigeria will receive support funding of $500 million from the African Development Bank (AfDP), and $200 million, pledged by the International Fund
‘Many Still Missing!’:’Borno Governor Told Rice Farmers’ Death Toll Beyond 43
Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum has been told that the death toll of rice farmers killed in the state may rise above the 43 corpses buried on Sunday morning.
New Study Explains Why Africa Defied Dire Predictions to Survive Deadly Covid-19
A new study by a consortium of African medical doctors has given reasons why the Covid-19 pandemic appeared not to have had the catastrophic effect on the health indices in
Terrorists Kill Dozens of Farmers in Northeastern Nigeria
Suspected Boko Haram terrorists have killed dozens of people working in rice fields in northeastern Nigeria, according to several local sources. The attackers on Saturday tied up the agricultural workers
Ethiopia Military Takes ‘Full Control’ of Tigray Capital
Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed says government forces are now “fully in control” of the regional capital of the northern Tigray region. The army earlier entered Mekelle as it stepped
UN: Sudan Needs $150m to Assist Ethiopian Refugees, More Emergency Aid Expected
The United Nations has said Sudan needs $150 million in aid to cope with the flood of Ethiopian refugees crossing its border from conflict-stricken Tigray. The UN refugee agency chief Filippo Grandi while visiting
Nigeria Demands ‘Immediate Apology’ From Britain Over MP’s Gowon Looting Claims
The Nigerian government is demanding an “immediate apology and retraction from the British government over an “unsubstantiated” claim by a member of its parliament that a former Nigerian head of state Yakubu Gowon, looted
Nigerian Universities May Reopen Soon as Government Agrees Terms with Lecturers
Students in Nigeria may be heading back to the classrooms after the meeting between the Federal government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) ended on a positive note, with
South Africa Treasury Warns of Fiscal Crisis over State Wages
South Africa can’t implement a pay deal with public servants because it would precipitate a fiscal crisis, Finance Minister Tito Mboweni said. The government and labour unions will square off
A Tribute to Justice Akinsanya
On hearing of the passing of Hon Justice Dolapo Akinsanya, I was immediately reminded of the kind of person she was; a woman who had the courage of her convictions.
No Dialogue with Tigray Leaders, Ethiopia PM Tells AU Envoys
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has again ruled out dialogue with the leaders of the defiant Tigray region during a meeting with three African Union special envoys. Abiy told the
