Benin Republic Presidential Candidate Wounded In Gun Attack
Ganiou Soglo, a former minister and son of ex-president Nicephore Soglo, was wounded on Friday. A Benin presidential candidate was wounded after gunfire hit his car soon after he formally…
Mauritius FM Resigns From Government And Party
Mauritius foreign minister Nandcoomar Bodha resigned on Saturday. Mauritius foreign minister Nandcoomar Bodha on Saturday submitted his resignation from both government and party, citing irreconcilable differences with the ruling Mouvement…
How CHAN Finalists Mali, Morocco Match Up
The African Nations Championship (CHAN) Factfiles of African Nations Championship (CHAN) finalists Mali and Morocco ahead of title decider at Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo in Yaounde Sunday (aet denotes after extra…
Tennis Star Osaka Slams ‘Ignorant’ Sexist Comments By Tokyo Olympics Chief
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – AUGUST 26: Naomi Osaka of Japan looks on against Anett Kontaveit of Estonia during the Western & Southern Open at the USTA Billie Jean King…
Myanmar Anti-Coup Protests Grow As Army Broadens Internet Crackdown
People take part in a noise campaign on the street after calls for protest against the military coup emerged on social media, in Yangon on February 5, 2021. (Photo by…
WTO Leadership: Okonjo-Iweala Thanks Nigerians, Buhari, U.S. For Support
In this file photo taken on September 19, 2016, former Finance Minister, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, claps at the Clinton Global Initiative held in New York. Bryan R. Smith / AFP Former…
Nigeria Records 1,624 New COVID-19 Cases, Nine Deaths
A file photo of a health worker writing on a paper. Channels TV/ Sodiq Adelakun. Nigeria has confirmed 1,624 new cases of coronavirus, the country’s agency responsible for the management…
654 Suspected Criminals Arrested In Lagos
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested no fewer than 654 suspected criminals for armed robbery, arson, cultism, and other vices, while 557 of the suspects have already been arraigned…
US Finally Backs Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala To Lead WTO
A file photo of former Minister of Finance, Dr Ngozi Okono-Iweala. The United States on Friday said it was now backing Nigeria’s candidate for the top job at the World…
SSANU, NASU Proposed Strike Is Illegal – Ngige
The Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr Chris Ngige says any strike by the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities and the Non-Academic Staff Union of Universities would be…