The Anambra State government has congratulated Air Peace Airlines on the acquisition of a brand new Boeing 777 aircraft for its international operations. The aircraft is the third brand new Boeing 777 which the carrier has procured in the last…
ECOWAS, others move to eliminate child marriage in West Africa (Guardian)
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has expressed commitment to eliminate child marriage in the region through the validation and implementation of its reviewed Child Policy and Plan of Action. ECOWAS Commissioner for Social Affairs and Gender, Dr.…
Police detain leading Zimbabwe activist after protests (Guardian)
Leading Zimbabwean activist Evan Mawarire was detained by police on Wednesday when he was taken from his house in a widening crackdown after anti-government protests, AFP reporters witnessed. The nationwide protests were triggered by the government announcing at the weekend…
Military-Civilian handover: Obasanjo, third, not first in Africa (Sun)
I have over the years noticed with great embarrassment as a Nigerian a serious historical inaccuracy which our mass media continue to carry on the question of voluntary military handover of government to civilian government. In short, our eminent compatriot,…
Rohr earns $55,000 monthly, says NFF (Guardian)
Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) President, Amaju Melvin Pinnick has thrown more light on the monthly take-home for Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr, saying the Franco-German tactician is now earning $55,000 and not $60,000, as has been reported in the media.…
Flavour, TIS Foundation partner to defend IDPs in Africa
Afro highlife star, Flavour (Chinedu Okolie) is switching on the ‘charity’ part of his life as he has volunteered to work with TIS Foundation, to draw attention to the plight of displaced children in Africa. This came to the fore…
Winners of first Google Impact Challenge Africa announced (Guardian)
November 30, 2018 Lagos November 28, 2018: Google tonight announced the winners of the first Google Impact Challenge in Nigeria at an event held in Lagos. Twelve non-profits and social enterprises were each awarded a share of $2m in grant…
How African governments can deliver aviation benefits – IATA boss (Guardian)
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has urged governments in Africa to maximise the positive social and economic power of aviation by working together to promote safe, sustainable and efficient air connectivity. The Director General of IATA, Mr Alexandre de…
Nigeria Name Final Africa Women Cup Of Nations Squad (Daily Sports)
Coach Thomas Dennerby has announced his final 21-player squad for the 2018 Africa Women Cup of Nations. The Super Falcons are hoping to defend the title they won two years ago in Cameroon, but, they must negotiate their way past…
Shoot me; but Yemi Alade is No. 1 – Dami Ajayi
In a music industry skewed towards male musicians, a handful of female Nigerian musicians have distinguished themselves. Think Omawumi, Waje, Tiwa Savage, Yemi Alade, Seyi Shay, Simi—but not necessarily in that order. As an aside, there is hardly any order…
