South Africa’s rhino orphanage: A sanctuary in the war against poaching
Issued on: 06/03/2020 – 15:28Modified: 06/03/2020 – 15:29 Bottle-feeding time for this young rhino. Like many others in this orphanage…
Gender study finds 90% of people are biased against women
Image copyright Getty Images Image caption The report analysed areas of bias such as politics, education, reproductive rights and integrity…
Man to hang for killing neighbour
By Ramatu Garba A 30-year-old man, Yakubu Dalha is to face the gallows for killing his neighbour, Zakariya’u Bala of…
Tunisia: Suspected terror attack near the US embassy in Tunis
A militant on a motorbike blew himself up outside the US embassy in Tunisia on Friday, wounding several police officers.…
Blast reported near US embassy in Tunisia’s capital
Issued on: 06/03/2020 – 12:02 An explosion rocked a district of the Tunisian capital home to the US embassy Friday,…
Africa’s week in pictures: 28 February-5 March 2020
Image copyright AFP Image caption Prayers are held at a mosque in Senegal’s capital, Dakar, on Wednesday to ask for…
North East Governors Forum adopts holistic security approach
North East Governors Forum have resolved to stem increasing insecurity, criminal activities and enhance peace building process in the region.…
Coronavirus: What misinformation has spread in Africa?
Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Currently 33 of 47 sub-Saharan African countries have testing facilities, up from only two…
FG partners energy firm on deployment of solar energy
FG partners energy firm on deployment of solar energy By Edith Ike-Eboh The Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) says it is…
Coronavirus: Should I self-isolate and how do I do it?
Image copyright Getty Images Some people are being asked to isolate themselves to prevent the spread of coronavirus. So, what…
Minister challenges corps members on NYSC experience
Leverage NYSC experience to help tackle national challenges, minister urges corps members By Justina Auta The Minister of State for…
Coronavirus symptoms: What are they and how to protect yourself
Coronavirus has spread to more than 60 countries, including the UK. So, what is the disease and what can you…
IWD: Women Trust Fund wants adequate legal commitment to gender equality
IWD: Women Trust Fund wants adequate legal commitment to gender equality By Justina Auta The Nigerian Women Trust Fund (NWTF)…
Climate change in Africa: tropical forests losing ability to absorb carbon dioxide
Issued on: 05/03/2020 – 23:20Modified: 05/03/2020 – 23:20 In tonight’s edition: Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara says he will not be…
Gire Ali is a criminal, Macharia says of KQ whistle blower
By IBRAHIM ORUKOMore by this Author Transport Cabinet Secretary James Macharia yesterday clashed with Members of Parliament over the decision…
Bridging gender gaps will aid achieving SDGs agenda 2063 – Minister
Bridging gender gaps will aid achieving SDGs agenda 2063, says Tallen By Justina Auta The Minister of Women Affairs, Mrs…
Nigeria housing: ‘I live in a floating slum’ in Lagos
As a UN report is released condemning the poor state of housing provision in Nigeria, the BBC’s Mayeni Jones visits…
COVID19: West Africa intensifies preparations against virus
Coronavirus By Abujah Racheal Dr Patrick Nguku, Regional Technical Coordinator, African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET), has said that West Africa…
Coronavirus: South Africa detects first case
Media playback is unsupported on your device Media captionHow ready is Africa for an outbreak of Covid-19? BBC correspondents explain.…
Video: FEC approves N538m for birds deterrent system in 3 airports
By Chijioke OkoronkwoThe Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved N538 million for the procurement of Birds Deterrent System for three…