Algerian army ‘opened fire on vehicles carrying hostages’
The Algerian army opened fire on vehicles as Islamist gunmen tried to move their hostages from a gas plant, the Irish foreign minister said late Thursday after speaking to the…read more →
Africa
Nigeria to deploy troops in Mali this week
The Federal Government will deploy troops in Mali before next week in order to contribute to the restoration of peace in the troubled West African country. President Goodluck Jonathan said…read more →
Akon is sending his money to Africa.
Akon Announced on twitter that he’s sending his money to Africa. See tweet below and tell us what you think.
University of Lagos ranked 9th best Univeristy in Africa
According to a new ranking released by Africa.com, University of Lagos is the 9th best University in Africa. Cairo University is the still the best University in Africa. See the…read more →
Aliko Dangotes tops the list of Forbes 40 richest Africans 2012
The 2012 list of Africa’s 40 richest people is out and Aliko Dangote once again tops the list. Africa’s 40 richest are worth a combined $72.9 billion, up 12% from…read more →
Botswana Deports 300 Nigerians
No fewer than 300 Nigerians living in the Republic of Botswana have been deported home by Lieutenant General Seretse Khama Ian Khama’s administration in the past few months, after the…read more →
Four Storey Mall Collapses In Accra, Ghana.
A multi-storey department store has collapsed in Ghana’s capital, Accra, with many people believed to be trapped inside. Rescue efforts are under way, with reports that least three people have…read more →
Gabon Sends 215 Nigerians Packing
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) evacuated 215 stranded Nigerians from the Republic of Gabon to Nigeria on Sunday night. The evacuation was necessitated when the Gabonese authorities issued an…read more →
Man caught trying to sneak into Spain as Car Seat
A 20-year old man from Guinea was caught on Friday trying to sneak into Spain while pretending to be a car seat According to daily mail report the man was…read more →
Sierra Leone seeks Nigeria’s help on elections
A 10-member team from the National Electoral Commission (NEC) of Sierra Leone has arrived in Nigeria for training by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), towards that country’s upcoming general…read more →
Facts Reveal That Bakassi Belongs To Nigeria
LAGOS — Fresh facts have emerged, showing that the disputed Bakassi peninsula which the International Court of Justice, ICJ, ceded to Cameroon, actually belongs to Nigeria. Vanguard gathered that the…read more →
Ngozi Okonjo Iweala Named In UN Social Panel
Okonjo-Iweala named in UN social panel Published on August 1, 2012 by pmnews · 6 Comments UN chief Ban Ki-moon on Tuesday named Nigeria’s finance minister, Ngozi Okonjo Iweala, a…read more →
Mali Islamists stone un-couple to death for adultery
An Al Qaeda-linked Islamic militant group in control of northern Mali stoned to death a married couple accused of engaging in extramarital affairs, the group’s spokesman said. The couple were…read more →
Togolese Pastor arrested for concealing cocaine in toffees
A Togolese pastor was last Sunday arrested at the Kotoka International Airport (KIA) in Accra by officials of the Narcotic Control Board (NACOB) for concealing 4.2 kilogrammes of cocaine in…read more →
Federal Government to send Nigerian Army to fight Islamists in Mali
INDICATIONS emerged on Sunday that Nigeria will soon deploy soldiers in Mali to confront the Islamists troubling the West African country, the Presidency and foreign affairs ministry said on Sunday.…read more →
Happy Birthday Dr Nelson Mandela
The former President of South Africa – Prisoner Number:46664 – The Elder Statesman – The Legendary – The Iconic Nelson Mandela is 94 years old on 18th July 2012. Nelson…read more →
African Union elects South African woman as new leader
South African Minister of Home Affairs Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma was voted in late Sunday to lead the African Union Commission. Dlamini-Zuma successfully challenged the incumbent, Jean Ping of Gabon, who held…read more →
Thomas Lubanga Congolese war lord sentenced to 14 years for using child soldiers
The International Criminal Court today Tuesday July 10th sentenced Congolese warlord Thomas Lubanga, 51, to 14 years in prison for using child soldiers in his rebel army in 2002-03. The…read more →
Zambia wins Africa Cup of Nations
Africa Cup of Nations champions came to an edd after Zambia defeated Ivory Coast on penalties in the 2012 final at Stade de l’Amitie Sunday Zambia National football team is…read more →
