The Cinema Exhibitors Association of Nigeria (CEAN), the country’s premier Film Trade Association Body, has announced good news for cinema lovers on the occasion of the International Cinema Day. Opeyemi Ajayi, the chairman of the…
South Africa: Western Cape schools ready to welcome…
The Western Cape will open its doors to learners today contrary to Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga’s decision last night that they only report back on June 8. The Department of Basic Education (DBE) issued…
Obaseki, seven APC govs meet Tinubu, plan President’s…
Eight governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress, on Sunday, held a meeting with the National Leader of the APC, Asiwaju Ahmed Tinubu, at the state House Marina, Lagos to make a…
Business: Will Nigerians pay more for fuel as…
The federal government slashed the pump price of PMS when the price of crude fell at the global market with government officials saying that marked the end of fuel subsidy. Now that the price of…
Why it will be ‘very difficult’ for Nigeria…
Head coach of Nigeria's Super Eagles, Gernot Rohr, has insisted that it will be 'very difficult' for his team to win the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, title because Nigeria is not number one…
Zimbabwe: Government summons US envoy over White House…
The Zimbabwe Government has summoned American Ambassador Mr Brian Nichols to discuss claims made by a senior US official that Zimbabwe was one of several countries interfering in violent protests in the US. Violence has…
News: Ethiopia calls for truce amid escalating border…
Ethiopia says it is dismayed at recent cross border incursions along its common border with Sudan and has called for Sudanese authorities to allow for diplomacy to lead the search for an amicable solution. In…
Tourist distancing: Virus impacts Kenya’s Giraffe Manor
The impact of coronavirus on the Kenyan economy is being felt in the hospitality industry where closes airspace means tourists numbers have dwindled. The East African country heavily depends on the sector as a source…
Education: Pupils ‘may not return to school on…
Angie Motshekga is facing an uphill battle to make her ‘back to school’ plan stick, after unions and educational activists cranked up the pressure on the embattled education minister. Earlier this month, Motshekga revealed that…
Nigeria coronavirus: record 553 new cases, 268 evacuees…
The NCDC recorded a record 553 cases on Saturday bringing the total case count to 9,855. Number of discharged patients stands at 2,856 with 273 deaths so far. Lagos State has a tally of 4,755…
19 militants killed in Egypt
Nineteen armed militants were killed in the northern Sinai region of Egypt, a military spokesperson said Sunday. Tamir er-Rifai said the militants were killed in recently held operations by security authorities but acknowledged five Egyptian…
Ganduje careless in handling Coronavirus pandemic – Sen…
Kano State, like its counterpart in Lagos, has had more than its fair share of the Coronavirus disease. In this interview, Senator Rufai Hanga warned that more trouble might be lurking, if the administration of…
Breaking: President Buhari loses nephew
Alhaji Ibrahim Dauda, the nephew of President Muhammadu Buhari, is dead. The Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to the President, Garba Shehu, who disclosed this in a statement, said Duada died in Daura,…
Sudan records 279 new coronavirus cases
Sudan’s Federal Ministry of Health reported 279 new cases of the novel coronavirus on Saturday, taking the total in the East African nation to 4800. Sudanese health authorities said the 279 were recorded on Thursday…
Sports: Barnes Shares Memories Of Kaizer Chiefs’ Clash…
Liverpool FC legend, John Barnes shared some of his memories about facing Kaizer Chiefs back in 1994. Liverpool and Amakhosi played to a 0-0 draw in a United Bank Festival match, which took place at…
South Africa burdened by about 100,000 virus testing…
Authorities in South Africa have expressed worry over shortages of COVID-19 testing kits and reagents as cases consistently rise in the country and across the continent. Nearly 100,000 people have not taken the coronavirus tests…
Mauritius lifts virus lockdown but beaches, borders remain…
Mauritius’ lockdown will be lifted midnight Saturday, May 30 per Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth’s announcement on Friday. The lifting of the health curfew means most activities could resume under certain restrictions from Sunday, May 31.…
Rwanda’s successful peacekeeping operations informed by badexperience
Rwanda’s relationship with international peace keeping efforts is a mixed bag. During this period of the year in Rwanda, UN peacekeepers conjures up memories that many would like to forget. When the liberation war began…
Education: The Cost Of Reopening Our Schools In…
The outbreak of the COVID-19 Pandemic which led to lockdowns, emergency health and food crisis, loss of lives amongst other things has crippled economies across the globe. The education sector is a major area the…
