Dangote Announces $2 Million Fellowship for Young Africans
President of the Dangote Group Aliko Dangote, yesterday, announced a two million dollar fellowship programme to develop young global leaders from Africa.
View ArticleWild Jubilation Trials Okorocha's Triumph in Imo
Imo State capital virtually stood still as loyalists of All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, stormed the streets of the municipality to jubiliate over the declaration of their principal, Chief Rochas...
View ArticleZimbabwe: Newsday Journalists Searched as Media Intimidation Continues
A group of journalists from the NewsDay independent newspaper were subjected to a search by state security agents on Thursday, which the paper said was 'intimidation'.
View ArticleNation Would Pursue an Independent Foreign Policy - Ajumogobia
Nigeria's foreign policy remains unchanged but its implementation will be more pointed and assertive, Foreign Affairs Minister Odein Ajumogobia said on Friday in Abuja.
View ArticleAfrica: Botswana's Central Banker Challenges Leader On Development
Governor of Bank of Botswana Linah Mohohlo has advised African countries to begin to build blocks across the continent to boost their fortunes.
View ArticleNigeria/Niger: Wafu Cup - We're Not Scared of Eagles - Niger
Niger Republic coach, Brah Taher has said that his team is not in the country for the WAFU Cup to be beaten by the second string Super Eagles.
View ArticleWafu Cup - We're Not Scared of Eagles - Niger
Niger Republic coach, Brah Taher has said that his team is not in the country for the WAFU Cup to be beaten by the second string Super Eagles.
View ArticleNigeria/Niger: Wafu - Eagles Crush Niger 4-0
Home-based Super Eagles romped over Niger Republic 4-0 yesterday to become the first team to qualify for the semi final of the second edition of the 2011 WAFU Cup tournament going on in Abeokuta, South...
View ArticleOkorocha Wins Imo Governorship Election
The governorship candidate of the All Progressive Grand Alliance , APGA, in Imo state , Chief Rochas Okorocha, was Saturday declared the winner of the 2011 gubernatorial election in the state.
View ArticleKenya: Biography of Obama's Mom a Timely Salute to Caring Mothers
A newly released biography of US President Barack Obama's mother, Stanley Ann Dunham (1942-1995), is a tribute to mothers who expose their children to different cultures and offer them the best...
View ArticleOuattara Sworn in As President
Cote D'Ivoire's Alassane Ouattara took his presidential oath Friday, cementing his rule over the West African state in a tense ceremony conducted by an ally of ousted leader Laurent Gbagbo.
View ArticleSearch for New Speaker Tears House Apart
The House of Representatives has split into various political camps following intense lobby by different interest groups, caucuses and individual lawmakers to play leading roles in the next session of...
View ArticleSouth's Parliament to Decide Transitional Constitution
South Sudan's Legislative Assembly (SSLA), has called for an extraordinary sitting to deliberate on the transitional constitution proposed to come into for the region's independence on 9 July.
View Article20 Feared Killed in Bauchi State
No fewer than 20 people have been feared killed and 20 houses destroyed during an attack on Kurum village in Bogoro Local government Area of Bauchi state.
View ArticleEgypt: Sectarian Clashes Claim 10 Lives
The death toll from clashes between Muslims and Christians in the Egyptian capital Cairo has risen to 10, state TV said on Sunday.
View ArticleBesigye Stopped From Boarding Flight Home
Opposition leader, Dr Kizza Besigye, is stuck at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) in Kenya after he was stopped from boarding a Kenya Airways flight to Uganda Wednesday morning.
View ArticleISODEC Gives GH¢120, 000 in Scholarship
The Integrated Social Development Center (ISODEC), a rights-based organization, has awarded scholarship valued at GH¢120,000 to 818 needy students consisting of 523 girls and 295 boys in 34 basic...
View ArticleWAFU Cup - It's Eagles Versus Black Stars
Togo defeated Ghana 4-3 penalties (2-1 regulation time) to progress as Group B leaders to the semi final of the 2nd edition of the WAFU Cup tournament going on in Abeokuta.
View ArticleNigeria: Petrol Fire on Benin-Asaba Highway - Driver Killed, Three Wounded
A fully-load petrol tanker, Tuesday, went up in flames along Asaba-Benin highway, killing a driver instantly while no few than three persons were wounded.
View ArticleNigeria: Bayelsa Players Barricade Govt House
Players of former league champions Bayelsa United staged a peaceful march to the Government House in Yenagoa to demand payment of outstanding wages dating over two years.
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