AFRICA

Ihekweazu: Building NCDC’s Biomedical Engineering Team Was Crucial for Covid-19 Pandemic Response

“The first biomedical engineering team at NCDC was set up and became the most in-demand team during my tenure,” said…

2 months ago

Adams Oshiomhole: Hunger Protests in Nigeria Used as Cover for Regime Change 

“A lot of these guys are only hiding under hunger. What they’re actually asking for is regime change,” Oshiomhole said.

2 months ago

Niger Cuts Diplomatic Ties With Ukraine Over Mali Conflict Remarks

Niger has severed diplomatic ties with Ukraine over alleged support for groups involved in deadly fighting in Mali.

2 months ago

South Africa Pushes Ahead With Controversial Health Insurance Bill Despite Opposition

South Africa is pushing to implement the National Health Insurance bill despite strong opposition from within and outside the government.

2 months ago

Governor Uba Sani Praises Security Personnel for Handling Violent Kaduna and Zaria Protests

Governor Uba Sani has commended Kaduna police for their professionalism in handling violent protests, attributing unrest to external elements

2 months ago

Group Accuses Tinubu Supporters Of Hijacking Protests, Orchestrating Kano Violence

NPFM Chairman Daudu has accused pro-Tinubu groups of being behind the targeted looting and arson in Kano.

2 months ago

Presidency Urges Atiku to Rise Above Sentiments, Prioritise National Stability Amid Protests

The presidency has condemned former VP Atiku for relying on constitutional provisions to justify riots.

2 months ago

Nigeria Moves to Revive Moribund Cotton, Textile Industry

Nigeria's federal government, in collaboration with the International Cotton Advisory Committee, has begun efforts to revive the country's cotton industry.

2 months ago

‘Deadly Mistske’: Obasanjo Criticises Nigeria’s Dependence on Fossil Fuels, Laments Corruption in Oil Sector

Former President Obasanjo has stated that Nigeria's overreliance on crude oil for economic survival is one of its biggest mistakes.

2 months ago

Protests Are Sponsored Attempts To Create Anarchy, Force Regime Change, Says Kaduna Governor Uba Sani

Kaduna Governor Uba Sani says protests in Nigeria are not about hunger but a sponsored attempt to force regime change.

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