UAE Places Ban On Nigerian Flights
The United Arab Emirates, UAE, has again announced the indefinite suspension of flights from Nigeria to Dubai. This is coming barely 48 hours after the […]
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Kenneth Amaeshi named professor at European University Institute — first Nigerian in the role
Kenneth Amaeshi, Nigerian-born professor of sustainable business at the University of Edinburgh, has been named professor of sustainable finance and governance at the European University […]
Fresh Xenophobic Protests In South Africa As Violent Groups Threaten Bloodshed On Nigerians, Others
Soem very violent groups on Wednesday led a protest in Soweto, South Africa, calling for the expulsion of foreigners and non-nationals which led to tension […]
Reality Star, Omashola Narrates How He Saved Himself During Robbery Incident
Reality star, Omashola has recounted how he defended himself during a robbery incident in South Africa. Narrating how he was nearly robbed, Omoshola said he […]
South Africa agrees to privatise troubled SAA airline
South Africa’s government announced Friday it would sell a majority stake in cash-strapped flag carrier SAA to a consortium that includes the operator of a […]
S/Africa’s ex-president Zuma appears in court for corruption plea
Former South African President Jacob Zuma appeared in court on Wednesday on charges bordering on corruption among others. Zuma is expected to plead not guilty […]
YouTube launches reading marathon to drive African readers to African authors
LAGOS – YouTube has launched its first YouTube Africa Reading Challenge, an online reading marathon featuring authors, influencers and key opinion leaders across Africa. In […]
Amazon To Open African Headquarters In South Africa
American multinational technology company, Amazon, has chosen South Africa as the headquarters for its African market. This development comes a week after Twitter, US-based microblogging […]
2 suspects excrete 191 wraps of heroin, cocaine
Two suspected drug traffickers arrested by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Lagos State have excreted a total of 191 pellets […]
Nigeria’s active COVID 19 cases rise by 39
Abuja, April 18, 2021 (NAN) The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has said that the country’s COVID-19 active cases increased by 39, bringing the […]
Here is why we must love Nigeria, By Fredrick Nwabufo
We abide in wilful fatalism. We see only doom and gloom about Nigeria. We make cynical projections on our country and hold up to ridicule […]
Shoprite leaves Nigeria finally *Cites ‘unfavourable market conditions’
With the shedding of its 100 per cent equity holding, South African Company, Shoprite Holdings Limited, is getting set to leave Nigeria completely, the company, […]
”No President Who Loves His Country Travels For Medical Checkup” – Okey Bakassi Blasts Buhari
Nigerian comedian and actor, Okey Bakassi has lambasted President Buhari for travelling to the UK for medical checkup. The comedian in a video via his […]
Cashew Nut Reduces High Blood Pressure – Expert
A new discovery in medical science may have emerged with the revelation that regular intake of cashew nut has the capacity to halt high blood […]
South Africa’s Zulu King dies at 72
South Africa’s Zulu King Goodwill Zwelithini kaBhekuZulu passed away on Friday. Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi, Inkatha Freedom Party founder and Traditional Prime Minister to the Zulu […]
Oxford-AstraZeneca: Countries suspend vaccine ‘as a precaution’
The National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) on Thursday said Nigeria has not observed any adverse reactions to the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine. It said the […]
25-year-old HIV positive passenger raped at gunpoint
A 25-year-old passenger who was allegedly raped at gunpoint by a taxi driver and a conductor in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa on Monday, said she was […]
Nigerian professor expelled from South Africa over bigamous marriage
Edwin Okey Chikata Ijeoma was no intellectual slouch when he arrived in SA from Nigeria on a study permit in 1998 to pursue academic studies […]
US Court To Sentence International Fraudster, Obinwanne Okeke Today
A Nigerian scammer, Obinwanne Okeke aka Invictus will know his fate today in the fraud case brought against him by the FBI. Recall that Invictus […]
Dangote, Adenuga, Rabiu make Africa’s top 10 billionaires’ list
Aliko Dangote of Nigeria is Africa’s richest person and has maintained this position for straight 10 years, according to the 2021 Forbes’ Africa Billionaires List […]