The political future of President Cyril Ramaphosa hung in the balance on Friday, as South Africans wondered whether he would cling to power or resign over accusations that he sought to cover up a burglary at his farm. On Thursday,…
Sunak and Ramaphosa agree need for ‘next level’ UK-South Africa links
Rishi Sunak has discussed opportunities to boost trade exports with the South African president as the pair agreed this generation must take their nations’ partnership “to the next level”. Cyril Ramaphosa met the Prime Minister in Downing Street as part…
President Ramaphosa goes to the White House
President Joe Biden on Friday will welcome South African leader Cyril Ramaphosa to the White House, part of a renewed US courting of the developing world power after its caution in condemning Russia. The visit by Ramaphosa comes a month…
*Death toll rises to 8 in Lagos building collapse (Punch)*Residents resist moves to demolish distressed building in Lagos (Vanguard)
Death toll rises to 8 in Lagos building collapse (Punch) The death toll recorded during the building collapse, which happened Sunday, on Ibadan Street, in the Ebute Metta area of Lagos State, has increased to eight. A statement by the…
Global Citizen launches End Extreme Poverty Now — Our Future Can’t Wait campaign
International advocacy organisation, Global Citizen, has launched a new campaign aimed at addressing the issue of poverty now. According to a statement, the year-long campaign, called End Extreme Poverty NOW – Our Future Can’t Wait, will focus on three critical…
10 die as Nigeria announces 397 more COVID-19 cases
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) reported 397 new infections of COVID-19 Monday. In a Twitter update via its verified handle, the government agency said there are now 84,811 confirmed cases of the disease caused by the novel coronavirus…
*I’ll beat COVID-19, says Lagos health commissioner (Punch) *ASUU, NASU pledge support for new UNILAG acting VC (Tribune)
I’ll beat COVID-19, says Lagos health commissioner (Punch) Lagos Commissioner for Health, Akin Abayomi, says he is responding positively to treatment after testing positive for COVID-19. The state Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, had in a statement on…
298 new cases take Nigeria’s confirmed COVID-19 infections to 49,068
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) Sunday confirmed a total number of 298 new COVID-19 coronavirus cases in the country via its Twitter handle. This brings the total for Nigeria to 49,068 with 36,497 people so far discharged and…
325 new cases take Nigeria’s confirmed COVID-19 infections to 48,770
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) Saturday confirmed a total number of 325 new COVID-19 coronavirus cases in the country via its Twitter handle. This brings the total for Nigeria to 48,770 with 36,290 people so far discharged and…
*92 suspected cultists nabbed, as police foil robbery attacks in Lagos (DailyTrust) *Lagos discharges five patients (Nation)
92 suspected cultists nabbed, as police foil robbery attacks in Lagos (DailyTrust) The Lagos State Police Command yesterday said it has arrested 92 suspected members of various secret cult groups. The police alleged the suspects were behind the series of…
