The TPLF group is disrupting humanitarian aid from passing to Tigray region along the Abala route of Afar region, National Disaster Risk Management Commissioner Mitiku Kassa disclosed. The commissioner told ENA that since the declaration of its unilateral humanitarian ceasefire the government of Ethiopia has established a number of ways that boost effective and efficient delivery…
The All Progressive Congress (APC) aspirants’ forum in Borno state, has drummed support for Yusuf Sheriff to contest for the National Working Committee (NWC) of the party. Announcing Sheriff’s declaration to contest, yesterday (Friday) in Maiduguri, Aspirants’ Forum Chairman, Grema Kyari, disclosed that; “Sheriff is to declare intention to contest within 24 hours at the…
The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MoFAIC) launched Etihad 7 program to fund renewable energy projects in Africa at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2022. According to the Ministry, Etihad 7, a UAE-led innovation program, is dedicated to securing funding for renewable energy projects in Africa with a view to supply clean electricity…
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) holds multiple benefits for the two downstream countries of Sudan and Egypt, as well as the East African region at large. In his statement released today, the premier described the renaissance dam as a good example that is demonstrative of the principle of cooperation….
By Russell Taylor The United Kingdom is ramping up its investment drive in Africa as the 2nd Africa Investment Conference #AIC2022 was held yesterday , highlighting investment opportunities across #Africa and giving a great networking platform for #UK and African businesses. London had since last year launched a coordinated agenda to deepen and expand old…
The removal of Senator Ifeanyi Araraume as chairman of the Board of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC), has brought to the fore, the dangers of the politics of self-destruction which is currently undermining the socio-political and economic development of the state. Today, Imo state has become a theatre of war, blackmail and political…
For a people who have only recently been bitten by a snake, it is surprising that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) do not tremble at the sight of a worm. If Fomena 2020 has any lessons for political parties, I thought it should be to ensure that there is one rule for all; that party…
The President’s men are frantically searcing for a presidential candidate as the national convention of the All Progressive Congress (APC) draws closer. A shorlist is already done according to reports. This however ommitted the two prominent aspirants in the party namely Vice President Yemi Osinbajo and Senator Bola Tinubu. The list according to inside sources…
Governor ‘Seyi Makinde of Oyo state has insinuated that he will be running for second term, stating that he looks forward to the next campaign season. Makinde made the statement today, January 18, 2022 while receiving some Iseyin indigenes led by the Aseyin of Iseyin, Oba Adekunle Abdulganiy, who staged a “thank you” rally to…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said it will not release the timetable for 2023 General elections until the Electoral Act amendment bill is passed into law. INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, said this in Abuja, on Tuesday, at the first quarterly meeting with political parties for the 2022. He said the commission was…
