GIABA lists practical ways to stop illicit financial flows in West Africa
The Inter-Governmental Action Group against Money Laundering in West Africa (GIABA) has called on member states to give priority attention to the prosecution of illicit financial flows in order to…
Epitaph for patriot Malu at a time like this, by Tunde Olusunle
It is the eighth month of the year, the month of August. The historically inclined will most probably remember that 33 years ago this month, leaders of the 15 countries…
Nigerians mock Buhari as President jets off to Liberia for Independence anniversary
Nigerians have taken to social media to scoff at President Muhammadu Buhari as he jetted off to Liberia as he joins other leaders to mark Liberia’s Special Independence anniversary, commemorating…
ECOWAS COUNTRIES TO SHUT ALL BORDERS AGAINST MALI, RECALL AMBASSADORS, REJECT JUNTA’S TRANSITION SCHEDULE
Jan. 10, 2022 With its latest stand against unconstitutional seizure of power, leaders of member states in the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) have shown strong resolve and…
Street Verdict: Rohr Too Low for Super Eagles; Nigerians Demand His Sack
November 14, 2021 Following a non-convincing performance of the Super Eagles in the 2022 World Cup qualifiers, Gernot Rohr, the German tactician and coach of the Super Eagles have been…
COVID-19: Seven African countries to start testing for antibodies next week
Seven African countries will start administering coronavirus antibody tests from next week, a regional body said on Thursday, as part of efforts to understand the extent of the outbreak on…
Two new Ebola cases in Uganda raises fear of a “truly frightening” phase
Uganda announced two more cases of Ebola on Wednesday – a grandmother and a three-year-old boy, confirming that a deadly outbreak has spread for the first time beyond the Democratic…
George Weah’s son, Tim, lights up American soccer, qualifies US with lone goal
Tim Weah, son of Liberia President and former FIFA Player of the Year George Weah, has continued his unassailable ascent in United States soccer with his exploits in the ongoing…
FG to Commence Re-construction of Grazing Reserves Soon– Ogbeh
The Federal Government says it will soon commence the reconstruction of grazing reserves across the country. Chief Audu Ogbeh, the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, said this in…
FGM: Campaigners Say Ritual Remains Deeply Entrenched in Many Places
World leaders have pledged to eradicate female genital mutilation (FGM) by 2030, but campaigners say the ancient ritual remains deeply entrenched in many places. International Day of Zero Tolerance for…