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Ex-president Jonathan gets new appointment in Uganda
Nigeria’s Former President, Goodluck Jonathan, has been inaugurated as the Chancellor of Cavendish University, Uganda. The ex-president made this known in a…
Baby born during Afghan evacuation named after U.S. aircraft
A baby born on board a U.S. military flight during the evacuation mission from Afghanistan has been named after the plane. The…
We’re set for battle, no one conquers our land – Afghanistan militant group challenges Taliban
A militant group called National Resistance Front of Afghanistan (NRF), has declared its readiness to engage in battle with the Taliban who…
New York’s first female governor Kathy Hochul sworn in
Kathy Hochul became the first female governor of New York at the stroke of midnight Tuesday, taking control of a state government…
Foreign airlines kick over inability to repatriate $143.8 million
Foreign airlines operating in and out of Nigeria have complained over difficulties in repatriating accumulated funds, now in excess of $143.8 million.…
Merkel-Putin era ends: dogs, flowers and tart ripostes
They were at the opposite ends of a communist dictatorship she a citizen of East Germany longing to taste freedom, he an…
I fear for my Afghan sisters -Malala Yousafzai
Nobel Prize laureate Malala Yousafzai on Tuesday wrote “I fear for my Afghan sisters” in an op-ed published in The New York…
Merkel calls on neighbouring countries, EU to accept Afghan refugees
German Chancellor Angela Merkel has on Tuesday called for considering the possibility of accepting refugees from Afghanistan in neighbouring countries before discussing…
Uganda to host more than 2,000 Afghan refugees – Official
At least 500 refugees fleeing Afghanistan are scheduled to arrive in Kampala on Tuesday, a government official said. Esther Anyakun, minister of…
US gives conditions for recognising Taliban govt in Afghanistan
The United States has given conditions for recognising a Taliban government in Afghanistan. US Department spokesman, Ned Price, said on Monday that…
Biden’s remarks on Afghanistan
Full transcript of United States President, Joe Biden’s remarks on Afghanistan Good afternoon. I want to speak today to the unfolding situation…
Taliban renames country Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan
The Taliban has renamed Afghanistan the ‘Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan’ after its fighters swept into the capital, Kabul, a bustling metropolis of…
SA’s jailed ex-President Zuma undergoes surgery
South Africa’s jailed former President Jacob Zuma has undergone surgery and remains in hospital, prison officials say. The 79-year-old is due to…
President Ghani has left Afghanistan – reports
Ashraf Ghani has reportedly fled the country. President Ashraf Ghani has left the country, reports say, quoting Afghan officials. It comes as…
Nigeria In Commonwealth Watch list For Banning Twitter
The Commonwealth has placed Nigeria on its watchlist over the suspension of Twitter, a microblogging platform. The body is monitoring repression of…