Coronavirus

Morocco records first coronavirus death

The Ministry of Health in Morocco on Tuesday has said the country has recorded its first death linked to the new coronavirus, an 89-year-old woman who suffered from chronic health problems. The woman, a Moroccan…

Women's day

Ecobank celebrates International women’s day

Ecobank Nigeria, Managing Director, Patrick Akinwuntan (middle), on his left, Executive Director, Commercial Banking, Carol Oyedeji and other female Ecobankers during the Bank’s commemoration of this year’s International Women’s Day (IWD) at the Bank’s head…

Failed assassination

African countries condemn failed assassination of Sudan PM

Prime Minister of Sudan met with his cabinet on Monday after surviving a deadly assassination attempt. The alleged terrorist attack targeted Abdalla Hamdok’s convoy in the capital Khartoum, his senior adviser said. Faisal Mohamed Salih,…

Dethronement

Sanusi dethroned as Emir of Kano

Outspoken Emir of Nigeria’s ancient Kano State has been dethroned in a long awaited move following months of tension between him and the state governor. Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II was dethroned by the state’s Executive…

Coup

Rumours of Zimbabwe coup surfaces

Zimbabwe may be preparing for its second army-driven removal of a sitting president in the past two-and-a-half years. The meltdown in the country economy constitutes the biggest threat to Zanu PF’s continued hold on power,…

Crime

Police arrest three in possession of human skull

Police in Lagos have arrested three suspects alleged to have been responsible for the removal of a human skull from a cemetery for ritual purposes. A statement issued by DSP Bala Elkana, the Police Public…

Fire incident

Burnt dormitory of Gayaza High School

Gayaza High School’s Corby House dormitory housing 60 students caught fire on Friday night. The headteacher Robinah Kizito Katongole assured parents and the public of students’ safety despite the fire incident. She also noted that…

Recession

Ramaphosa summons Okonjo-Iweala to counter recession

Former Nigeria Minister of Finance , Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has been called by the South Africa’s government to help rescue the nation out of recession. South Africa is currently experiencing economic downturn as it entered…

Coronavirus

COVID-19 confirmed cases close to 100,000 – WHO

The World Health Organization says confirmed COVID-19 cases is almost at 100,000. At a press conference in Geneva, Switzerland Friday, Director General Dr. Tedros Ghebreyesus appealed to all nations to make containment of COVID-19 their…

Crime

Three suspected robbers caught red handed

Officers of the Rapid Response Squad, (RRS), havs apprehended three suspected robbers at Baruwa Gate area of Ipaja, Lagos, Southwest Nigeria. The Police officers on patrol of Iyana-Ipaja onThursday arrested the suspected robbers who snatched…

Exit

Ivorians respond to the exit of Ouattara

Ivorians has reacted to news that President Alassane Ouattara will not run for a third term in the October 2020 presidential election. The announcement was received well by legislators and the youth in the West…

Support

Egypt seeks support in GERD matter

Egypt's Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry said that Cairo is seeking Arab countries' support in the balanced draft resolution submitted on the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), which includes a number of important elements that would…

Favoritism

Ethiopia accuses US of preferring Nile Dam talks…

Ethiopia on Tuesday accused the United States of being ‘undiplomatic’ in its role facilitating talks between three countries on the Nile River over a giant dam. Ethiopia’s remarks which included a commitment to continue massive…