As political fireworks begin in Bauchi
Until last weekend, the political atmosphere in Bauchi state has been relatively calm. Since inception in office, Governor Bala Mohammed…
Islamists kill 18 in east; fighting resumes with M23 rebels
Suspected Islamists have killed at least 18 people in a village raid in eastern Congo on Sunday night, while fighting…
Africa: Nearly 11.75 Million Confirmed Cases of Covid-19 Across Continent
As of June 6, 2022, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached 11,746,324 while 301,467,295 vaccinations have been…
Breaking: After killing worshippers in Ondo, gunmen invade Abuja, kidnap residents inside estate
Tension is growing rapidly within Nigeria’s capital Abuja after unknown gunmen reportedly gained entrance into an estate located at Gwarinpa…
African Union Chair Meets Putin to Discuss Food Insecurity
Nairobi, Kenya — The top African Union official met Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday to discuss the war in…
French Open: Teenager, Coco Gauff, suffers double defeats in 48 hours
Coco Gauff suffered a second French Open final defeat of the weekend as she and Jessica Pegula were beaten by…
Africa: No, Pfizer CEO Didn’t Say Company’s ‘Dream’ Was to Reduce Global Population ‘By 50 Percent in 2023’ – Video Altered
The recent World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting, held in the Swiss town of Davos from 22 to 26 May…
Africa: Absolutely Bananas – Don’t Believe Claims That Covid Vaccines Contain Monkeypox
Following the World Health Organization’s (WHO’s) announcement of an outbreak of monkeypox, several Facebook posts have suggested that a vaccine…
PDP, Atiku condemn Owo Church attack, allege complicity by FG
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its 2023 Presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar has condemned the gruesome terrorist attack and killing…
At least 50 dead after gunmen attack worshippers at Catholic church
Attackers shot their way into a Catholic church in Nigeria’sOndo State during mass, killing at least 50 people, according to…
Africa: AI Drives Quest for New Antivirals to Fight Outbreaks
Nairobi — Research into drugs to treat mosquito-borne flaviviruses such as Zika and dengue as well as COVID-19 will benefit…
On Atiku’s running mate | Blueprint Newspapers Limited
Alhaji Atiku Àbubakar’s emergence as the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, for the 2023 presidential elections is a…
Africa: Should We Protect Nature for Its Own Sake? for Its Economic Value? Because It Makes Us Happy? Yes
As spring phases into summer in North America, with trees flowering and birds migrating, nature seems abundant. In fact, however,…
People come from abroad for fertility treatment in Nigeria – AFRH
The Association for Fertility and Reproductive Health (AFRH) in Nigeria says the country is getting it right in the area…
Africa: Five Ways Advancing Sustainable Agrifood Systems Promotes a Healthy Environment
Achieving environmental goals is embedded in FAO’s work Agriculture has been around for more than 10 000 years. In that…
2023: At last, INEC decides where to keep sensitive electoral materials
INEC chairman Prof. Mahmood Yakubu The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Saturday, declared it will no longer keep sensitive electoral…
Africa: Green Bonds to Serve Africa’s Sustainable Investment Needs
Green bonds to serve Africa’s sustainable investment needs; Innovative finance instrument can help fill the SDG financing gap Green, Social,…
Africa: Transforming Africa – Just & Equitable Energy Transition
Nairobi — A global transition to lower-carbon energy sources is crucial for our species’ survival given the worsening effects of…
Iga Swatek down Coco Gauff, wins second French Open title
Iga Swatek has won the French Open for the second time in her career after beating Coco Gauff 6-1 6-3.…
Shell, environmental groups set for long haul in South Africa Wild Coast dispute
The hearings at the Gqeberha High Court followed an interim edict against Shell’s proposals granted by the Grahamstown High Court…