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PDP Postpones Anambra Governorship Primary to April 8
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has postponed its Anambra governorship primary from April 5 to April 8.
The State Party Chairman, Chidi Chidebe, confirmed the development in Awka during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria…
Anambra Governorship Aspirant Paul Chukwuma Quits APC Ahead of Primaries
In a notable development ahead of the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primaries in Anambra State, one of the party’s prominent contenders, Sir Paul Chukwuma, has officially resigned from the party, raising questions about his…
Former Sierra Leonian Minister Advocates for Cultural Diplomacy In Africa
The former Sierra Leonian Minister of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, Dr Memunatu Pratt, has advocated for cultural diplomacy as a catalyst for sustainable peace in Africa.
Speaking at the Pan African Leadership Symposium and Awards,…
South Sudan Tensions: Kiir, Museveni Hold Talks In Juba
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni and counterpart President Salva Kiir hold talks in South Sudan on Friday amid fears for the fragile government in South Sudan as a tense rivalry with his deputy threatens a return to civil war in the east…
UN Expresses Concerns Over Niger’s Exit From MNJTF
The United Nations Special Representative of the Secretary-General has expressed concern over Niger’s decision to exit from Multinational Joint Task Force, MNJTF, an international force combating armed Islamist groups in Lake Chad region in…
South Africa’s Expresses Concerns On US Tariff Hikes
President Cyril Ramaphosa expressed concern over the United States's decision to impose a new 30% import tariff on South African goods. The impact of US President Donald Trump’s tariff hikes continues to reverberate around the world.…
NTAC Strengthens Educational, Trade Ties With Benin Republic
In a bold move aimed at enhancing communication and strengthening ties in education, trade, and other bilateral relations between Nigeria and the Republic of Benin, the Director General of the Nigerian Technical Aid Corps (NTAC), Mr. Yusuf…
2021-24 Protests: Senegal Approves Revisions On Amnesty Law
Senegal's parliament has approved revisions to an amnesty law covering 2021-24 protests, paving the way for possible prosecutions over the deaths of dozens of protesters.
The law was passed in March 2024 under former President Macky Sall…
US Dangles Billion Dollars In Congo Mineral Investment
The United States is in talks to invest billions of dollars in mineral-rich Congo and wants to help end a conflict raging in the country's east, President Donald Trump's senior adviser for Africa said during a visit on Thursday.…
MIVA University targets 100,000 admissions in 2027 – Founder
One of the fast-growing and high-tech-driven private-owned Open Universities in Nigeria, MIVA University, is targeting to admit 100,000 students in 2027 and gradually grow it to 1 million in the near future, which will then make it Africa's…