AFRICA

Calls for National Emergency as Floods Affect 2.5 Million Nigerians

According to reports by the Bayelsa state government, 700,000 persons have been displaced in about 300 communities.

2 years ago

Mozambique Jihadi Violence Spreads Despite Military Effort

The 5-year wave of violence in Cabo Delgado has killed more than 4,000 people and scuppered international investments worth billions…

2 years ago

Calls Grow for Ethiopia Peace Effort as Fighting Intensifies

AU-led peace talks were due to take place in South Africa earlier this month, but were postponed because of logistical…

2 years ago

History as First Aircraft Lands in New Ekiti Airport

Outgoing Governor Kayode Fayemi described the airport as a dream come true and said it will boost socio-economic growth and…

2 years ago

Why I Called #LekkiShooting Photoshopped, Ex-General Rejected by Obidients Clarifies

His comment had angered those who identified with the #EndSARS movement.

2 years ago

In Another Jamboree, Governors Wike, Makinde, Ikpeazu, Ortom Jet off to Spain

The G5 has been calling for the resignation of PDP Chairman, Dr. Iyorchia Ayu, as their minimum condition for peace.

2 years ago

Nigeria’s Senate Demands Supplementary Budget to Tackle Flooding

Bayelsa State has raised the alarm that this year’s flooding might result in a humanitarian crisis.

2 years ago

Nigeria, Three Other Countries Sign Additional MoU on $25bn Gas Pipeline

EXCERPT: The proposed $25 billion gas pipeline is expected to link Nigeria and Morocco. As Europe continues to mount pressure…

2 years ago

2023 EIection: Atiku, Tinubu Take Battle for Votes to North-west

The APC reacted after the ex-VP said the North doesn’t need a Yoruba or Igbo candidate but a pan-Nigerian from…

2 years ago

IMF Worries About Food Insecurity in Nigeria

The IMF said 123 million people or 12% of sub-Saharan Africa’s population are expected to face acute food insecurity. 

2 years ago