East Africa
7 Feb
The Africa Business Leadership and Investment Summit (ABLIS), a premier platform for fostering economic growth and sustainable investments across the continent, has announced the postponement and relocation of its 2025 edition due to escalating security concerns in East Africa. Originally set to be held in Rwanda, the summit will now take place from April 21st…
3 Oct
The UN has said new estimates from humanitarians in East Africa indicate that nearly 67 million people in the region are now in need of assistance. UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric made this known on Wednesday while briefing reporters in New York. “That is more than 20 per cent of the total number of people in…
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The government of Israel on Friday, pledged to deepen collaboration with Nigeria in advancing healthcare services in line with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. The Israeli Ambassador to Nigeria, Michael Freeman, disclosed this in Abuja, against the backdrop of the Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary symposium. The theme of the symposium is: “Bridging the gap in Hepato-pancreatic-biliary surgery…
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Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara has approved the appointment of 12 Permanent Secretaries into the state civil service. This is contained in a statement issued in Gusau on Friday by the Office of the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Malam Abubakar Nakwada. The statement said the measure was to bolster the administrative capacity of…
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In a historic and colourful ceremony held in the Hong Local Government Area, Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa State officially presented the staff of office to the newly appointed First Tol Huba, Alheri Bulus Nyako, marking the restoration of the Huba Kingdom’s status. Speaking at the event, Governor Fintiri charged the new monarch to…
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The Anambra Government has suspended a health worker, Mrs Njideka Ezeihejiofor, for refusing to attend to a pregnant woman who delivered a stillborn baby outside the health facility on Tuesday. The suspension of Ezeihejiofor was approved on Friday by the disciplinary panel chaired by the state’s Commissioner for Health, Dr Afam Obidike, after investigating the…
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Pope Francis was admitted to hospital on Friday for tests and treatment for bronchitis, the latest in a series of health problems for the 88-year-old pontiff. Francis, who has been breathless in recent days and has delegated officials to read his speeches, held his morning meetings as planned before heading to Rome's Gemelli hospital, the…
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The Pan-Yoruba socio-cultural group, Afenifere, on Friday said it received the passing of its foremost leader, Chief Ayo Adebanjo, with great shock. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the foremost nationalist, elder statesman and leader, Adebanjo died on Friday in Lagos at the age of 96. In his initial reaction, Mr Jare Ajayi,…
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The League of Imams and Alfas in Yorubaland has declared that Ramadan 1446 AH (2025) will begin on Saturday, March 1, breaking from the long-standing practice of waiting for the Sultan of Sokoto’s official announcement. In a communiqué issued by the Office of the Grand Mufti, the group stated that its decision was based on…
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The management of Enyimba International FC of Aba, has said the gate would be thrown open to fans in the club’s match day 24 against visiting Rivers United. The President General of the Supporters club, Stephen Ukwuenieke confirmed the decision to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Aba on Friday. Ukwuenieke said the match…
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hai prosecutors on Friday formally indicted a fugitive 86-year-old healthcare tycoon for loan fraud worth $480 million, officials said.
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Former Minister of Lands, Housing, and Urban Development, Chief Nduese Essien, has criticised sensational media trials allegedly orchestrated by self-proclaimed anti-corruption crusaders aimed at extorting former South-South governors. He urged that any corruption probe in Nigeria must be conducted holistically—free from ethnic or political bias—and stressed the need for fairness and objectivity in the…