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Nigeria to play Tanzania in ICC U-19 cricket World Cup qualifier
The ICC U-19 World Cup Africa Division 2 qualifiers semi-finals in Potchefstroom, South Africa, are well underway with a lot at stake as the winners will automatically qualify for Division 1 and join Namibia, Uganda and Kenya.
Regional leaders call for calm ahead of Zimbabwe poll ruling
Southern African leaders on Saturday called for calm in Zimbabwe as the country awaits a Constitutional Court hearing on President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s disputed election victory.
Namibian president slams critics of African leaders
Namibian President Hage Geingob, who is hosting a summit of southern African leaders, on Saturday strongly rejected criticism of Africa by the West saying there was undue pressure on the continent.
Zimbabwe’s Mnangagwa: I was elected cleanly
Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa has reportedly told the Southern African Development Community (SADC) leaders that he was "elected cleanly" in the recently ended elections.
African Union, AFRIMA release fifth awards nominees list
The globally-anticipated Nominees List for the 5th All Africa Music Awards has been unveiled by the African Union Commission and the International Jury of AFRIMA during a World Media announcement held on August 14, 2018, at the Eko Hotels & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos.
Official: 90% of global malaria cases in sub-Saharan Africa
Nearly 90 per cent of all malaria cases in the world occur in sub-Saharan Africa, former Namibian Minister of Health and Social Services, Richard Kamwi, said.
AFRIMMA 2018 Awards & Music Festival releases nominees list
The 5th edition of the Biggest African Music Awards in Diaspora, AFRIMMA 2018 Awards & Music Festival is fast approaching and the announcement of the nominees list is set to crank up the anticipation.
Runtown to appear at Abuja court on August 8 for disobeying court injunction
An Abuja High Court has fixed August 8, 2018 for Runtown to appear and give reasons why he should not be sent to prison for disobeying the Court Injunction made on 10th May, 2018.
Narendra Modi: India’s historical struggle closely linked to Africa
Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, has said that India’s historical struggle is closely linked to Africa.
Governor Ganduje: Three million children out of school in Kano alone
Abdullahi Ganduje, governor of Kano state, says three million children are out of school in his state alone, stating the need to curb Africa’s population explosion.
Gambia appoint Belgian coach Tom Saintfiet as new national team manager
The Gambia Football Federation (GFF) has appointed the nomadic Tom Saintfiet as the senior national team coach on a nine-month contract.
General Gowon defends Udoji award, lauds Adedeji’s service
Forty-six years after, Yakubu Gowon, former military Head of State, has again defended the Udoji award to civil servants after the Nigerian civil war.
Namibia to exit recession this year
The Bank of Namibia said on Friday in Windhoek that its gross domestic product (GDP) would be supported by a recovery across most sectors, particularly in manufacturing and mining.
Zambia name Belgian Sven Vandenbroeck as new coach
"We have confidence that he should be able to deliver to the expectations of Faz, the team and people of Zambia," the association's acting general secretary Adrian Kashala said.
President Buhari signs executive order on ‘preservation of suspicious assets’
President Muhammadu Buhari has on Thursday signed an Executive Order on the Preservation of Suspicious Assets Connected with Corruption.
President Buhari holds bilateral talks with Namibia’s Hage Geingob at Aso Rock
President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday held bilateral talks with the President of Namibia, Mr Hage Geingob, at the presidential villa, Abuja.
Nigeria abstains as 49 AU members sign free trade pact
Forty-nine out of the 55 members of the African Union have signed the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement, said AU chairperson Paul Kagame.
African Union leaders set to meet to review free trade, crises
African Union (AU) leaders are set to meet in Mauritania for a two-day summit focusing on free trade, tackling corruption and dealing with the continent's humanitarian and security crises.
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Richard Akinjide buried in line with coronavirus protocol – family
A former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Richard Akinjide, who died on April 22, was buried on Thursday in Ibadan, his family said.
Apple removes Fornite from App Store
Apple has removed Epic Games’ battle royale Fortnite from the App Store after the developer on Thursday implemented its own in-app payment system that bypassed Apple’s standard 30 percent fee.
NBS, IOM to conduct study on dangers of irregular migration
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) in collaboration with International Organisation for Migration is conducting a pilot survey on the above named subject matter in Edo, Delta, Lagos and Imo states.
CAN announces intercessory prayer session over insecurity in Nigeria
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has declared August 23 a day of collective intercessory prayer for Nigeria over insecurity situation in the country.
President Buhari’s chief of staff receives suspended Anambra monarchs
The Chief of Staff to the President, Prof Ibrahim Gambari, on Thursday, received some traditional rulers from Anambra State at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
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Femi Falana faults ex-President Obasanjo’s comment on deceased Senator Kashamu
Human Rights lawyer, Femi Falana, SAN, has condemned the condolence message of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, noting that he should stop insulting the collective intelligence of the Nigerian people.
Nigerian developing plan to address effects of climate change – minister
The Nigerian government is developing a gender-based plan that aims to address the vulnerability of Nigerian women to climate change, the Minister of Environment, Mohammad Mahmood, has said.
FBI to join Beirut blast probe – US envoy
“The FBI will soon join Lebanese and international investigators, at the invitation of the Lebanese, in order to help answer questions that I know everyone has about the circumstances that led up to this explosion,” David Hale told reporters during a tour of a heavily damaged neighbourhood near the port.
NOSDRA, Agip investigate oil leak in Bayelsa
National Oil Spills Detection and Response Agency (NOSDRA) and Nigerian Agip Oil Company (NAOC) say they are jointly investigating an oil leak from Ship’s Clough Creek-Tebidaba trunkline at Azuzuama community in Bayelsa.
Ondo guber: ZLP clears Ondo deputy governor as candidate
The National Executive Committee (NEC) of the Zenith Labour Party (ZLP) has cleared the Ondo State deputy governor, Mr Agboola Ajayi, to contest the October 10 governorship election under the platform of the party.