The Minister for Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has said citizens of other African countries including Guinea, Togo, Mali and others pay more than what Nigerians pay for electricity. Adelabu said Nigerians would also be ready to pay more for electricity if…
Options before ECOWAS — Ehi Braimah
It’s been over three weeks since the military junta led by General Abdourahamane Tchiani sacked the administration of democratically elected President Mohamed Bazoum of Niger Republic – our next door neighbor – on July 26. During the period, leaders and…
Guinea to move to civilian rule in three years
The head of Guinea’s military government has announced the country will return to civilian rule after a 39-month transition period. Speaking on television, Col Mamady Doumbouya, said the proposal would now be put to Guinea’s parliament. His army ousted the…
Ebola-like Marburg virus found in Guinea
Guinea health officials have confirmed West Africa’s first case of Marburg, a highly infectious disease in the same family as the virus that causes Ebola. The World Health Organisation (WHO) said the virus needed to be “stopped in its tracks”.…
*Lagos shut 430 event centres, clubs for violating COVID-19 protocols (Guardian)*Again, fire razes Oko Baba sawmill in Lagos (Punch)
Lagos shut 430 event centres, clubs for violating COVID-19 protocols (Guardian) Lagos State Safety Commission (LSSC), on Thursday, disclosed that 430 event centres and night clubs have been shut across the state for violating COVID-19 protocols. The Director-General (DG) of…
At least 24 killed in brutal Papua New Guinea tribal massacres (Guardian)
At least 24 people, including two pregnant women and their unborn children, were killed in a three-day spasm of tribal violence in Papua New Guinea’s lawless highlands, prompting the prime minister on Wednesday to promise swift justice. Officials said the…
125 Years: FirstBank marches on, brings the world to a standstill
Nigeria’s Premier financial institution and iconic banking Brand, First Bank of Nigeria Limited had the world stand still on Friday, March 1, 2019, as it held its symbolic flag hoisting ceremony across Nigeria and other countries where it does business.…
Guinea coach accepts apology from player (BBC)
Guinea coach Paul Put has accepted an apology from his own midfielder Ibrahima Cisse for an angry celebration after scoring against Rwanda on Friday. The Fulham player scored two minutes after coming on as a second-half substitute in an Africa…