Category: Africa

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, says primary and secondary schools in the state will be allowed to reopen effective September 21, 2020. Schools in the country had been shut in March as part of measures to curb the spread of the coronavirus disease. However, the Federal Government announced the resumption of graduating pupils effective August… Continue reading Sanwo-Olu Announces Resumption of Schools September 21 by Raphael Bichene

The international community increased pressure on the military junta that has seized power in Mali, as the Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie suspended the nation from its membership Tuesday. Its leadership agreed the move at an extraordinary session held via video conference, while adding that it would maintain any cooperation that would help the civilian… Continue reading Francophone Organization Suspends Mali Over Coup by Raphael Bichene

The wife of the President, Mrs. Aisha Buhari, has returned from Dubai, United Arab Emirates, where she went to treat a severe neck pain. The President’s wife said this in an Instagram post shortly after her return on Saturday. Mrs. Buhari, who returned on a Presidential jet, said they witnessed a turbulence but the pilots were able… Continue reading Aisha Buhari Advocates for Reduction in Medical Tourism by Raphael Bichene

Mali awoke on Wednesday to a new chapter in its troubled history after rebel military leaders forced President Boubacar Keita from office, prompting its West African neighbours to threaten border closures and sanctions against the coup leaders. Keita, embattled by months of protests over economic stagnation, corruption and a brutal Islamist insurgency, said he had… Continue reading Mali Wakes Up To Military Rule Following President Force Out by Raphael Bichene

The Nigerian Ports Authority on Sunday announced the berthing of the biggest container vessel to ever dock at a Nigerian port. General Manager, Corporate and Strategic Communications, Mr. Adams Jatto, made the announcement in a statement in Lagos. Jatto said the Maerskline Stardelhorn vessel, with length overall of 300 metres, width of 48 metres was… Continue reading Largest Vessel Ever in Nigeria Berths at Onne Port by Raphael

A musician in Kano State has been sentenced to death by hanging for blaspheming against the Prophet Muhammad. The Kano Upper Shari’a Court sitting at Hausawa Filin Hockey sentenced 22-year-old Yahaya Sharif to death by hanging. The judge, Aliyu Kani, gave the verdict on Monday after finding Mr Sharif guilty as charged. He was convicted… Continue reading Singer Sentenced to Death For Blasphemy in Kano by Raphael Bichene

Former senator from Ogun state,Buruji Kashamu, has died of COVID-19. Ben Murray-Bruce who took toTwitter to break the news, said Kashamu died at First Cardiologist Consultants in Lagos.

Fireworks as Buhari’s spokesman, #RevolutionNow lawyer clash on TV There was a mild drama on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily programme on Thursday when the President’s most senior spokesman, Femi Adesina; and the National President of Revolutionary Lawyers Forum, Mr Tope Akinyode, exchanged words over the #RevolutionNow protests that took place in various parts of the country… Continue reading Buhari’s Spokesman, Revolution Now Lawyer Clash on TV by Raphael Bichene