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West Africa

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 06:21:31 GMT
Nigeria: Kaduna Govt Declares Curfew as Gunmen Kill 34
[This Day] The Kaduna State Government has confirmed that 34 people, including two military personnel were killed in last Sunday's attacks on communities in Kaura Local Government Area of the state.

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 06:20:35 GMT
Africa: 208 Million People Still Openly Defecate in Africa - Report
[This Day] About 208 million people still openly defecate in Africa with 839 million deprived of basic hygiene services, according to United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)/World Health Organisation (WHO) special report focused on Africa.

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 05:45:29 GMT
Nigeria: Nigerian Billionaire Dangote Launches U.S.$2.5 Billion Fertilizer Plant
[Leadership] President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday commissioned the new three million metric tonnes capacity per annum state-of-the-art Dangote Fertiliser Urea Plant, during which he expressed confidence that the project would give a huge fillip to Ni...

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 04:57:48 GMT
Nigeria: No More PCR Test for Fully Vaccinated Travellers - Govt
[This Day] The Federal Government has disclosed that 193 out of the about 2,357 Nigerians evacuated from Ukraine and screened for COVID-19 have tested positive for the virus.

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 04:39:19 GMT
West Africa: Red Gold - the Rise and Fall of West Africa's Palm Oil Empire
[The Conversation Africa] For thousands of years, the oil palm -- indigenous to West Africa -- has had an intimate relationship with people. An explosive expansion of oil palm groves throughout western and central Africa in the wake of a dry period a...

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 08:36:29 GMT
Nigeria: Nigeria's Electoral Commission to Release Guidelines for 2023 Elections By April - Official
[Premium Times] "We hope that this time around we will sign off on the regulations and guidelines at least 10 months before the next general election, which is very good progress for us."

Tue, 22 Mar 2022 10:16:51 GMT
Nigeria: 'NPA Committed to Elimination of Systemic Corruption At Nation's Seaports'
[This Day] Managing Director of Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Mohammed Bello Koko, has reiterated the organization's commitment to the elimination of systemic corruption and other criminal practices at the nation's seaports.

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 08:39:47 GMT
Nigeria: Bianca Vs Ebele - How Far Can a Slap Go?
[Premium Times] On Wednesday, June 14, 1990, Princess Diana and Prince Charles attended their children's school sports day. The two participated in their sons' school's parents' race. Diana ran barefooted across the turf while Charles wore an apron. ...

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 08:26:47 GMT
Nigeria: Nigeria Can Adopt Edo Govt's Interventions to Stem Slide - Obaseki
[Vanguard] Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has said Nigeria can adopt the novel interventions and radical changes implemented in the state in tackling the myriad of challenges and stem the country's current slide to economic and socio-political ...

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 08:22:57 GMT
Nigeria: Chrisland Varsity Gets NUC Accreditation for Law Programme
[This Day] The National Universities Commission (NUC) has granted approval to Chrisland University, Abeokuta, to commence its Law programme.

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 07:52:07 GMT
Nigeria: How Police Authority Shielded Abba Kyari Since 2008, NHRC Boss Reveals
[Vanguard] The Executive Secretary of the National Human Rights Commission, NHRC, Mr. Anthony Ojukwu, SAN, has revealed how suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police, DCP, Abba Kyari, was shielded from facing numerous cases that were filed against him ...

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 07:38:46 GMT
Nigeria: Death Toll in Southern Kaduna Killing Rises to 34, Including 2 Military Personnel
[Vanguard] Kaduna State Government Tuesday said the death toll in the Sunday's attack in Kaura Local Government Area, LGA, has risen to 34 including two military personnel.

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 07:38:45 GMT
Nigeria: Apapa Gridlock - Motorists Groan As Lagos Govt Calls for Calm
[Vanguard] Lagos State Government, yesterday, urged motorists to be calm and understanding over the current gridlock along Apapa-Oshodi expressway, attributing it on the current road rehabilitation.

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 07:38:42 GMT
Nigeria: Regulations, Guidelines for Poll to Be Ready in 10 Months - Electoral Commission
[Premium Times] But we hope that this time around we will sign off on the regulations and guidelines at least 10 months before the next general election, which is very good progress for us."

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 06:21:34 GMT
Nigeria: Grid Collapse - Lawmakers Lambast Power Minister, Demand Improved Electricity Supply
[This Day] Members of the House of Representatives Committee on Power yesterday criticised the Minister of Power, Abubakar Aliyu mandating him to take concrete actions aimed at solving the current nationwide blackout rather than always presenting the...

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 06:20:30 GMT
Nigeria: Nigeria's Huge Dependence On Imported Agricultural Products to End Soon - Buhari
[This Day] President Muhammadu Buhari inaugurated the $2.5 billion Dangote fertiliser plant yesterday in Lagos, with an assurance that the country was poised to end its massive dependence on imported agricultural products soon.

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 05:45:34 GMT
Nigeria: Amnesty Writes Reps Over Rape, Death of Abuja Student
[Leadership] Following non-compliance with its resolution to commence investigative public hearing into the alleged rape and death of 14-year-old boarding student of Premiere Academy, Lugbe, Abuja, Miss Keren-Happuch Aondodoo Akphagher, Amnesty Inter...

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 05:45:31 GMT
Nigeria: Leadership Without Impact On People Irrelevant, Says Osinbajo
[Leadership] Leadership is not just about holding exalted positions, but the real test is in the dedication and service to the people, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo (SAN) has said.

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 05:45:27 GMT
Nigeria: Emefiele Replies IMF, Says CBN Credit Expansion Programme in Order
[This Day] The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Godwin Emefiele, has said its credit intervention programme has helped to stimulate consumption and growth as well as boosted Gross Domestic Product (GDP).

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 05:45:26 GMT
Nigeria: Economic and Financial Crimes Commission and the Lynching of Obiano
[This Day] Obiano's leaked video in custody is in bad taste

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 08:33:09 GMT
Africa: Chad Vs Gambia - the Scorpions Are Back in Business
[CAF] The Scorpions of The Gambia will be back on the pitch this Wednesday in the the preliminary tie of the 2023 TotalEnergies AFCON against The Sao of Chad in Yaounde.

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 08:14:09 GMT
Gambia: Baxi Bombong Couture Awards Taranga FM Journalist
[The Point] Baxi Bombong Couture (BBC),a tailoring shop has decorated Modou Lamin Joof of Taranga FM with a king chair and a traditional male dress locally called 'Haftan' in recognition of the excellent work he renders in line of his work.

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 08:14:07 GMT
Gambia: WCR 3rd Division On 2 Months Break Due to Instability in Foni
[The Point] The 2021-2022 West Coast Regional Football Association (WCRFA) Third Division League is currently on two months break due to instability in Foni, according to news reaching Point Sports Desk.

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 08:14:05 GMT
Gambia: Activista Engage Stakeholders On Elections and Electoral Process
[The Point] Activista, a youth organisation in partnership with Action Aid and WANEP Africa through funding from European Union (EU), recently completed series of engagements directly reaching 965 stakeholders across all regions of The Gambia.

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 08:14:05 GMT
Gambia: PIA 15th Award Ceremony Slated for May
[The Point] The national organising committee of the President's International Award (PIA) last Friday briefed the media ahead of its planned upcoming International Gold Awards slated for May 2022.

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 08:14:02 GMT
Gambia: Gamtel/Gamcel Win Big, Brikama and Olympafrica Share Spoils in Volleyball League
[The Point] The 2021/2022 Gambia National Volleyball League season is in week three with games played across five venues across the country. Gamtel/Gamcel, Police and The Gambia Armed Forces (GAF) were the biggest winners.

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 08:13:56 GMT
Gambia: 35 Conflict Monitors Trained On Electoral Rules, Observation
[The Point] At least 35 Community Conflict Monitors were on Monday trained on electoral rules and observation ahead of the forthcoming Parliamentary Election. The day's training, held at the Sir Dawda Kariaba Conference Center in Bijilo, was funded b...

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 08:13:51 GMT
Gambia: GDC Jimara Candidate Threatens Legal Action Against Governor, Chief Others
[The Point] The Gambia Democratic Congress (GDC) candidate for Jimara Constituency has accused the governor of URR and the chief of Jimara of convening a meeting with district alkalolu designed to canvass votes for the NPP candidate in the Jimara Con...

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 08:13:50 GMT
Africa: Scorpions Arrive in Cameroon Ahead of AFCON Qualifiers With Chad
[The Point] The Gambia senior national team on Monday arrived in Douala, Cameroon, ahead of their first-leg clash of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations preliminary qualifiers against Chad on 23rd March 2022.

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 08:13:48 GMT
Gambia: Mob Attacks DLEAG Operatives
[The Point] Drug Law Enforcement Agency - The Gambia (DLEAG) operatives stationed in Basse, while on a patrol were attacked by a mob causing damage to vehicle, with some enduring bodily harm.



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