West Africa: Meet the African-Americans returning to the continent
Issued on: 06/02/2020 – 16:46Modified: 06/02/2020 – 16:48 FOCUS © FRANCE 24 By: Emmanuelle SODJI | Emmanuelle LANDAIS | Jahëna…
How female genital mutilation costs the World $1.4bn annually – WHO
How female genital mutilation costs the World $1.4bn annually – WHO The World Health Organisation (WHO), said on Thursday, for…
Saudi Arabia bars citizens, residents from China travels
Saudi Arabia bars citizens, residents from travelling to China Saudi Arabia has suspended travel to China for both citizens and…
‘We have no plans to raid Lagos’ – Police debunk rumour
Nigerian Policemen By Oladapo Udom The Lagos State Police Command says that it is not planning any raid for Thursday…
Ex-Ivory Coast leader Gbagbo wants unconditional release from ICC
Issued on: 06/02/2020 – 12:04Modified: 06/02/2020 – 12:05 Lawyers for Ivory Coast’s former president Laurent Gbagbo argued on Thursday that…
In China over 500 dead from coronavirus
In China over 500 dead from coronavirus The death toll from a new coronavirus that originated in China reached 563…
Impeachment: U.S. Senate squashes cases against Trump
U.S. Senate during plenary U.S. President Donald Trump was acquitted by the Senate on both articles of impeachment on Wednesday.…
Britain seeks closer economic ties with Africa following Brexit
The UK government has said that it will prioritize trade negotiations this year with the European Union, but it has…
Algeria replaces state energy firm CEO amid ongoing political crisis
Issued on: 06/02/2020 – 08:39Modified: 06/02/2020 – 08:39 Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune on Wednesday appointed Toufik Hakkar as the new…
Senegalese urge relatives’ return from Wuhan
Issued on: 06/02/2020 – 08:21Modified: 06/02/2020 – 08:21 A group of Senegalese families asked their government to immediately evacuate their…
Kenya Airways suspends flights to China amid coronavirus outbreak
The carrier, which operates direct flights to Guangzhou, said it’s monitoring the situation with Kenya’s health and foreign ministries. In…
Bulkachuwa inaugurates Court of Appeal division in Awka
Justice Zainab Bulkachuwa By Chimezie Anaso Justice Zainab Bulkachuwa, President of Court of Appeal on Wednesday inaugurated the Awka Division…
Lassa Fever: NCDC has managed 365 cases — DG
Chief Executive Officer, NCDC, Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu By Abujah Racheal The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has continued to…
Cancer: Foundation launches assistance programme to reduce cost of treatment
Founder of Medicaid Cancer Foundation (MCF) and the First Lady of Kebbi State, Dr Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu (2nd, L) assisted by…
Time to stop erasing African voices from climate action, Vanessa Nakate says
Instead, she ended up at the center of a fierce debate over race and representation in the media. Nakate, 23,…
Insecurity: Community Policing will curb crime -IGP
Police IGP Mohammed Adamu By Sheila Offiong The Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, on Wednesday reiterated that Community Policing…
Economy: Stakeholders calls for digitisation of agricultural sector
Economy: Stakeholders calls for digitisation of agricultural sector By Chinyere Joel-Nwokeoma Stakeholders at the Global Trade Review (GRT) 2020 have…
U.S. Senate acquits Trump on first charge of abuse of power
US President Donald Trump The U.S. Senate voted 52-48 to acquit President Donald Trump on the first article of impeachment,…
Nigerians shocked after Trump extends travel ban
The ban, which is one of the US President’s signature policies, now includes five other countries as well as Nigeria…
Association advocates proper eye care treatment to prevent blindness
Association advocates proper eye care treatment to prevent blindness By Franca Ofili Dr Ozy Okonokhua, President of Nigerian Optometric Association…