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DSO: Federal government resolves conflict over implementation
The Federal Government has resolved the brewing crisis threatening the implementation of the Digital Switch Over (DSO) from analogue television broadcasts in the country.
Super Eagles seek to end AFCON qualifiers on a high as they host Seychelles...
Nigeria will be looking to finish their Nations Cup qualifiers on a high when they welcome bottom-side Seychelles to the Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba, on Friday.
Zimbabwe to raise $350 million from shares
Zimbabwe plans to raise $350 million from selling shares in five state-owned telecommunications companies and a bank.
Minister: End to power cuts in South Africa not yet known
South Africa’s Public Enterprises Minister, Pravin Gordhan, who oversees power utility, Eskom, said on Tuesday he could not say when rolling blackouts would end.
Rescuers race to save marooned after killer Mozambique storm
Rescue workers in Mozambique were racing against time to pluck people off trees and rooftops Tuesday after a monster storm reaped a feared harvest of more than 1,000 lives before smashing into Zimbabwe.
Death toll rises to nine in collapsed Lagos school building
"We worked through the night and one body was recovered," the southwest coordinator of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Ibrahim Farinloye, told AFP.
South African lawmakers oppose VFS monopoly on visas
South African lawmakers on Tuesday castigated the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) for its decision to grant VFS Global a further two years’ extension of their agreement to administer the issuing of visas.
South Africa’s Jacob Zuma used intel services to target Cyril Ramaphosa: probe
Former South African president Jacob Zuma used the country's intelligence services for his own political and personal interests, most notably against his successor, Cyril Ramaphosa, a government report charges.
Lobi Stars crash out of CAF Champions League
Nigeria’s sole CAF Champions League campaigner Lobi Stars have failed to make it past the group stage of the competition after losing 3-0 to Mamelodi Sundowns of South Africa in her penultimate group game.
Francisca Ordega shares emotional farewell message to former club Washington Spirit
Nigeria international Francisca Ordega has said farewell to her United States’ National Women’s Soccer League side Washington Spirit with a heartfelt post.
Oando female engineers champion mentorship in celebration of International Day of Women in Science
Lolade Shebanjo, Project Planning & Controls Engineer, Oando said; “I felt fortunate to be surrounded by future female scientists. I was reminded of the fact that when you wear a helmet, it doesn’t matter if you are a woman or a man; your mission is to keep achieving.”
White farmers jailed for murder of black teen in South Africa
A South African court on Wednesday handed jail terms of 23 and 18 years to two white farmers who murdered a black teenager suspected of stealing sunflowers in a remote farming community.
Police dislodge two robbery suspects in Enugu
The Police Command in Enugu State has dislodged two suspected armed robbers in Oji River and its environs.
South Africa warns bogus pastors
South Africa President Cyril Ramaphosa has warned church leaders against using religion to profit from vulnerable, unsuspecting people after a Johannesburg-based pastor made headlines claiming to have raised a man from the dead on Sunday.
President Ramaphosa congratulates President Buhari on re-election
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has congratulated President Muhammadu Buhari on his victory in Nigeria’s Presidential election.
MTN Uganda responds to government queries, says ‘we are tax compliant’
Uganda’s biggest telecommunications company MTN has denied government accusations it has been understating its revenues, insisting that it was fully meeting all its tax obligations.
South Africa’s ANC under pressure to repay ‘kickbacks’
South Africa’s ruling African National Congress (ANC) has been challenged to repay the millions of rands it received from controversial management company, Bosasa.
South Africa announces $1.6 billion bailout to keep lights on
South Africa’s Finance Minister Tito Mboweni announced Wednesday a $1.6 billion-a-year bailout for the country’s electricity utility in a bid to stave off further downgrades to Pretoria’s credit rating as he unveiled a new budget.
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Accepting Golan annexation, Donald Trump risks new precedents
US President Donald Trump is again breaking diplomatic norms in backing Israel’s capture of the Golan Heights, with experts warning that he risks justifying expansionism by other countries.
NNPC signs $50 million refinery overhaul contract with Italian firm
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has again announced plans to revamp the nation’s four refineries to help the country save billions of dollars it expends annually on fuel imports.
Dozens killed in China tour bus fire
Twenty six people were killed and at least 28 injured after a tourist bus caught fire in central China, local officials said.
Cyclone Idai devastation in pictures
A tropical cyclone that struck southern Africa has caused widespread destruction believed to have affected as many as 1.5 million people in three countries. Aid agencies have called it the worst natural disaster in the region in two decades, and warned that the death toll could climb past 1,000.
Cyclone Idai: Zimbabwe seeks support from international community
The Zimbabwean government says it is appealing to the international community for help with medicine, food and infrastructure, as victims of Cyclone Idai push for expedited aid.
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INEC: Why Atiku Abubakar is yet to inspect election materials
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has promised to comply with the order of the court to allow the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, inspect materials used for the presidential election after “due process has been followed”.
Eden Hazard: I’m not thinking about Real Madrid for now
Chelsea star forward, Eden Hazard, has stated he is currently focused on helping his club to win the Europa League and also challenge for next year Champions league qualification spot despite keen interest from Real Madrid in recent weeks.
Lionel Messi hits hat-trick as Barcelona torment Real Betis
Lionel Messi was lauded by opposition supporters on Sunday after he scored an outstanding hat-trick in Barcelona’s 4-1 win at Real Betis.
Rivers supplementary elections: APC calls for redeployment of REC
All Progressives Congress (APC) National Publicity Secretary, Lanre Issa-Onilu, has called on Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, to immediately redeploy Rivers State Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Obo Effanga.
Davido, others set to perform at Dreamland festival in North Carolina
Popular Nigerian artist David Adeleke, popularly known as (Davido), will be performing at the Dreamland Festival alongside with some renowned artists.