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house of Reps orders probe of attacks on Nigerians in Ghana
The House of Representatives on Wednesday ordered an immediate investigation into alleged attacks on Nigerians living in Ghana as fallout of government decision to shut all land borders.
Cardi B confirms Lagos trip
American rapper Cardi B has released an official video confirming her trip to Lagos for the maiden edition of the Livespot X Festival billed for December 7, 2019, in Lagos.
Cardi B confirms trip to Lagos for Livespot X festival
American rapper Cardi B has released an official video confirming her trip to Lagos for the maiden edition of the Livespot X Festival billed for December 7, 2019, in Lagos.
South African Airways to resume more flights amid strike
South African Airways on Wednesday announced its intention to resume more flights as a disruptive strike entered the fifth day.
Nigeria Ladies Open: Nigerians’ hospitality crucial to Ugandans’ golfing success – winner
Uganda’s Irene Nakalembe, winner of the 2019 Nigeria Ladies Golf Open Championship, on Saturday in Abuja explained the reasons behind her success and that of Ugandan ladies in golf in Nigeria.
2Baba, Tiwa Savage, others storm Agege stadium for AFRIMA music village
Music icon 2Baba and sensational Afro pop diva Tiwa Savage are billed to headline the 6th edition of the All Africa Music Awards, AFRIMA, music village which holds at Agege Stadium, Lagos, on Thursday, November 21.
Nigeria, Benin, Niger set up committee on border reopening
Nigeria, the Republic of Benin and Niger, have established a joint border patrol team comprising the Police, Customs, Immigration of the tripartite countries to recommend a date for the reopening of the borders.
Ghana trade union shuts down more Nigerian-owned businesses
Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA) has launched more attacks on businesses belonging to Nigerians in the country.
Cardi B to perform in Nigeria for the first time next month
International superstar and Grammy award-winning rapper, Cardi B, will be visiting Africa for the first time this December.
Infertility: Stop stigmatising women – Aisha Buhari
First Lady Aisha Buhari has urged Africans to change their perception of infertility in women and also desist from stigmatising women dealing with the condition.
Aisha Buhari features in Merck Africa international conference
First Lady of Nigeria, Dr. Mrs. Aisha Muhammadu Buhari was in Accra, Ghana on the 29th October 2019 where she was an Ambassador and Special Guest of Honour at the Sixth Edition of the “MERCK AFRICA – ASIA LUMINARY/ MORE THAN A MOTHER INITIATIVE conference for African First Ladies.
Nigeria’s borders must be protected – minister
Interior Minister Rauf Aregbesola has said the loyalty of Nigerians to the country is non-negotiable.
Calabar carnival: Cross River governor calls for end to wars
Cross River State Governor Ben Ayade has called on nations of the world to end wars and crisis and embrace peace.
Ghana’s VP demands formation of ‘Abidjan-Lagos Corridor Authority’
Ghana’s Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has called for the establishment of what he termed “The Abidjan-Lagos Corridor Management Authority (ALCoMA)”.
Media censorship shouldn’t be an option in democracy – US diplomat
A United States diplomat, Mr Roberto Quiroz, has said that censorship of the media should never be an option in any democratic dispensation.
Digitization: Ghana to host Africa’s public sector officials
Public sector officials from Nigeria and other African countries are set to converge on Ghana for the second edition of Africa Public Sector Conference and Awards (APSCA) scheduled to hold at the plush Movenpick Ambassador Hotel in Accra, Ghana, October 23-24, 2019.
MacArthur Foundation grants nine institutions $6.3 million to strengthen anti-corruption campaign
The MacArthur Foundation says it has made available grants of more than $6.3 million to nine journalism and media organisations to strengthen Nigeria’s anti-corruption efforts.
Women in Ghana march against sexual violence
Dozens of women have marched in the capital of Ghana to protest impunity surrounding attacks on women and girls in the West African country. The activists added their voices to the global conversation on justice for victims of sexual abuse, and holding abusers accountable.
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Robbers device new method of attacking bank customers
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Real Madrid leading talks for radical new European Super League
Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez is leading the charge for Europe’s biggest clubs to break away from their domestic competitions and form a radical new Super League.
Interfax: New Russia-Turkey S-400 missile deal in the works
Russia and Turkey are working on a contract for the delivery of a new batch of Russian S-400 missile systems, the Interfax news agency cited a senior official at a Russian military cooperation agency as saying Friday.
University of Benin appoints new public relations officer
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One dies in road accident in Minna
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Niger said that James Peter of Sauka ka huta Area, Chanchaga Local Government Area, riding an unregistered Bajaj motorcycle, ran into a Tipper truck without registration and died instantly.
Police arrest ‘cultists’ over Benue killings
The Benue Police Command on Friday said it arrested 16 suspected cults members in connection with several killings in the state.
Betty Akeredolu: We’ll not relent until women are treated fairly
The wife of Ondo State governor, Arabinrin Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, has vowed not to relent until women are given equal rights as their male counterparts.
NAICOM okays new directors for standard alliance insurance
The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has approved the appointment of Haruna Mohammed and Uzoma Igbonwa as the nonexecutive directors for Standard Alliance Insurance Plc.
Kogi West: Senator Melaye heads to tribunal Monday
The Peoples Democratic Party on Thursday aligned itself with the decision of its Kogi West Senatorial candidate, Dino Melaye, to file a petition at the Kogi State Election Petition Tribunal over the declaration of the candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Smart Adeyemi, as the winner of the recent senatorial election.