April 27
Nigeria: Kaduna Govt Revokes Sale of Lands, Houses Within Legacy Schools Zone
Premium Times
A statement by the Secretary to the Kaduna State Government, AbdulKadir Mu'azu Meyere said that the lands were revoked based on overriding public interest and for the common good. Read more »
Nigeria: 33 Years After Retirement, Nigeria's Innocent Egbunike Is Still Ranked Among All-Time Great Athletes
Premium Times
Being world-class in both the 100 & 200, or both the 200 and 400, is tough enough, but how about those very rare athletes who are great at all three events? Egbunike is one of… Read more »
Nigeria: Kaduna Community Embraces Vaccination After Losing Children to Measles
Premium Times
"One day, some of the medical teams came for another vaccination in the village, but my husband still refused to let the only two surviving children we have be immunised." Read more »
South Africa: Court Order Halting Vat Is a Victory for All South Africans [press release]
DA
The Western Cape High Court's ruling today that a VAT hike must officially be suspended is a victory for all South Africans. Read more »
Nigeria: Defection Has Thrown Opposition Into Disarray - Presidency
Daily Trust
The Presidency says the recent defection of Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and the Vice-Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the last election,… Read more »
Namibia: President Calls for Police Surveillance of Okahandja After Killing of Three Girls
Namibian
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndatwah says the Namibian Police are patrolling the streets of Okahandja following the killing of three girls at the town. Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia Sets to Plant 7.5 Billion Seedlings This Year
ENA
Ethiopia has been making the necessary preparations to plant over 7.5 billion seedlings as part of this year's s Green Legacy Initiative, with a focus on indigenous tree seedlings. Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Announces End of Recent Ebola Outbreak
ENA
Uganda declared an end to the Ebola Sudan Virus Disease (SVD) outbreak after completing a 42-day mandatory countdown without any new confirmed cases reported, less than three… Read more »
Egypt: Abdelatty Discusses Regional Updates With Omani, Iranian FMs, U.S. Envoy
Egypt Online
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Expatriates Badr Abdelatty reaffirmed Egypt's firm rejection of any attempt to forcibly displace Palestinians, calling this stance a… Read more »
Nigeria: Ribadu to Succeed Tinubu After Second Term, Primate Ayodele Predicts
Leadership
The leader of the INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Babatunde Elijah Ayodele, has predicted that National Security Adviser (NSA), Malam Nuhu Ribadu, will emerge as the… Read more »
Rwanda: Call for Unity, Peace As World Vision Rwanda Staff Honour Genocide Victims
New Times
World Vision Rwanda staff paid tribute to the victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in a solemn commemoration held on April 24. Read more »
Nigeria: Buhari's Govt Borrowed $400bn to Stabilise Naira - Senator Adeola
Daily Trust
The Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriation, Solomon Adeola (Yayi), has alleged that former President Muhammadu Buhari's government borrowed over 400billion dollars in… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Resolves Long-Standing Dispute Halting New Kano North Bypass
Daily Trust
The Federal Ministry of Works has revealed that the long-standing dispute stalling the construction of over 38 kilometer Kano Northern bypass that will connect parts of Kano and… Read more »
Liberia: Senator Amara Konneh Urges Respect for Supreme Court Ruling, Calls for National Reconciliation
FrontPageAfrica
Following the landmark ruling by the Supreme Court of Liberia affirming the constitutional legitimacy of the leadership of the House of Representatives under Speaker J. Fonati… Read more »
Ethiopia: President Trump Urges Free Passage for U.S. Ships Through Suez Canal
ENA
United States President Donald Trump said U.S. military and commercial ships should be allowed to travel free of charge through Suez canal, a strategic route for global trade and… Read more »
Nigeria: Why We're Growing Nigerian Economy to $1 Trillion - Shettima
Daily Trust
Vice-President Kashim Shettima says the current administration is on the journey to grow Nigerian economy to $1trillion within the next decade. Read more »
Kenya: Healthcare Professionals to Reflect On 10 Years of Diabetes Care
Capital FM
Preparations are in top gear for the 10th Annual Scientific Diabetes Conference, set to take place in mid-May in Naivasha. Read more »
Kenya: Duale Urges More Kenyans to Enroll for SHA, Dismisses Critics
Capital FM
Heath Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale urged Kenyans to enroll in the Universal Health Coverage (UHC) under the new Social Health Alliance (SHA) in large numbers. Read more »
Namibia: Namibia's Sovereign Credit Rating Remains Positive
Namibian
Namibia's sovereign credit rating has remained stable and positive, according to Moody's and Fitch ratings. Read more »
Namibia: Govt Calls for Vetting of Childminders Amid 'Appalling' Child Murders At Okahandja
Namibian
The government has called for strict monitoring and thorough vetting processes for all individuals entrusted with the care of children. Read more »
Zimbabwe: 'I Don't Listen to Winky D's Music and We Didn't Ban His Music On State Radio Stations' - Nick Mangwana
New Zimbabwe
INFORMATION Ministry Permanent Secretary, Nick Mangwana has claimed that government has not, at any given time, ordered a ban on Winky D's songs being played on State-controlled… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Dismisses UK Legislators' Criticism Over Journalist Blessed Mhlanga's Continued Detention
New Zimbabwe
ZIMBABWE's government has brushed off criticism from British legislators threatening punitive measures over the continued detention of journalist Blessed Mhlanga, describing the… Read more »
Zimbabwe: President Mnangagwa Spokesperson Charamba Admits UZ Lecturers' Grievances Are Justified
New Zimbabwe
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa's spokesman, George Charamba, has conceded that University of Zimbabwe (UZ) lecturers, currently picketing and protesting outside the campus gates over… Read more »
Namibia: Hengari Resigns As Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries
Namibian
Minister of agriculture, fisheries, water and land reform Mac Hengari has resigned from his position. Read more »
Nigeria: Tuface Takes New Lover, Natasha, to Mother
Daily Trust
Months after Rose Idibia, mother of veteran singer, Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Face or 2Baba, publicly disapproved of his relationship with Natasha Osawuru, she has… Read more »
