President Buhari Appoints New Acting Police IG
President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed Ibrahim Kpotun Idris, an Assistant Inspector General of police, from Niger State, as the new acting Inspector General, the News Agency of Nigeria has reported. Mr. Idris was before his new appointment the AIG in charge of operations at the force headquarters, Abuja. Mr. Idris’ appointment follows the retirement of […]
Bullying Main Cause of School Dropouts in Namibia
BULLYING, sexual harassment and rape are some of the leading causes of school drop-outs in Namibia. The United Nations Children’s Fund (Unicef) country representative Micaela Marques de Sousa said 41% of the community- based organisations which responded in a qualitative survey gave these reasons as some of the causes for pupils dropping out of school. […]
I’m Strong, Very Energetic – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has said that he is resuming work stronger and more energetic. The president stated this while fielding questions from State House correspondents on Sunday at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, after a vacation in London. President Buhari, jokingly, challenged one of the correspondents, who asked him of his state of health, […]
Scientists Make Herbal Anti-Malarial Drug in Uganda
Kampala — Ugandan scientists have developed a drug from natural herbs that can cure malaria in about three days. According to a study released by the scientists, the drug, DEI Anti-malaria, can kill malaria-causing parasites within the human body using its natural compounds extracted from plants. The lead-investigator, Dr Patrick Ogwang, a pharmacist and lecturer […]
I’m On My Way Out – Mugabe
President Robert Mugabe yesterday told thousands of children attending celebrations to mark the Day of the African Child in Harare that he is on his way out and wants his successors to do a better job. Mugabe the only leader Zimbabwe has known since independence 36 years ago — has used all manner of tactics […]
Yellow fever outbreak in Africa strain global vaccine stockpile – WHO
The World Health Organization’s (WHO) says, even though they are equipped currently to deal with ongoing outbreaks, the disease in three African countries has placed a huge strain on vaccine supply. According to the WHO, ‘‘yellow fever outbreaks in Angola, DRC & Uganda are placing unprecedented demands on vax supply for emergency vaccination campaigns,’‘ hence […]
U.S. Accuses Nigerian Lawmakers Of Sexual Misconduct
The House of Representatives yesterday said it has commenced investigation into allegation of sexual misconduct leveled against three of its members by the United States embassy. The three lawmakers are Mohammed Garba Gololo (APC, Bauchi), Mark Terseer Gbillah (APC, Benue) and Emmanuel Ikon (PDP, A/Ibom). They were part of a 10-man delegation that went to […]
Kenyan Court Upholds Forced Anal Exams
Nairobi — A Kenyan Court has ruled that forced anal examinations and forced HIV and Hepatitis B tests of men suspected of homosexual conduct are constitutional, the National Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commission (NGLHRC) and Human Rights Watch said today. The deeply disappointing ruling would allow the government to continue these abusive practices and […]
Meet 13 Nigerians Who Got International Recognition
This list of 13 people was compiled by The Leadership Newpaper and there are 4 women on the list. Find our it was reported below. “Since inception of Nigeria as an independent geopolitical entity we have had Nigerians who have distinguished themselves in various areas of human endeavour through their outstanding commitment to what they […]
Burkina Faso: In Drought-Stricken Burkina Faso, Farmers Get Creative
Rural Burkina Faso is battling more frequent and ever-longer droughts. The dry season, which traditionally lasted from mid-February to June, is increasingly extending into July and August, delaying the start of much-needed rainfall for planting. Crops frequently dry up or are attacked by insect pests, rendering most of the harvest useless. Farmers in the country’s […]
13 Things to Know About Nigeria’s New Forex Policy
The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, on Wednesday formally unveiled the much-awaited flexible foreign exchange policy that would allow the foreign exchange interbank trading window to be driven purely by market forces. The new policy effectively removes controls on the naira, allowing increased dollar supply that would help strengthen the country’s weak economy. CBN governor […]
African Election Trends 2016: A Good Year for Democracy?
analysis By Steven Gruzd and Luanda Mpungose With eight countries already going to the polls and seven more planning to do so before December, 2016 has been a busy year for elections in Africa. At the halfway point of the year, what can be concluded about democratic processes across the continent? And what can be […]
Liberia After Ebola – Turning Midwives Into Surgeons
Before the outbreak of the Ebola epidemic in Liberia, the country had a total of 50 doctors for its population of 4.3 million. In comparison, there are 50 doctors available to every 100,000 people in the US. This, taken together with Liberia’s extremely high maternal mortality rate, which sees three women dying every day, means […]
No winner for Mo Ibrahim Prize for African Leadership-Again
PRESS RELEASE The Mo Ibrahim Foundation today announced that there is no winner of the 2015 Ibrahim Prize for Achievement in African Leadership. The announcement was made following a meeting of the independent Prize Committee chaired by Dr. Salim Ahmed Salim. Commenting on the decision of the Prize Committee, Mo Ibrahim, Chairman of the Mo […]
Making A Difference From The Diaspora: Meet Bamidele Owoola
Beyond the rhetoric of ‘Africa Rising’ and being ‘a continent on the move’ is the realization that it is only through actions that words take meaning and we all have a role to play. In the words of a renowned Futurist, Alvin Toffler, it is unfortunate that ‘the secret message communicated to most young people […]