Former Minister of Finance, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has expressed concern over the postponement of the presidential and National Assembly elections by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). INEC Chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, while addressing reporters at the press centre of the commission’s headquarters in Abuja, the nation’s Capital said that the polls would not go on […]
Category: Africa
Postponement of Nigeria’s elections: big grammar-speaking politician Patrick Obiahagon reacts
I am maniacally bewildered, overwhelmed and flabbergasted at the paraplegic crinkum crankum that has characterised the latest news about the election, culminating in an odoriferous saga cum gargantuan gaga! The jiggery pokery of Homo sapiens flaunting their incompetence as INEC officials instead of achievements stemming from months of preparation and years of hard work is […]
You’re not humans, how can you sit on Gold, diamond and oil and still be poor-Donald Trump descends on Africa again
President of the United States of America, Donald Trump has hit hard at Africans once again, this time asking whether they are really qualified to be called humans. He says “if you sit on Gold, diamond, oil, manganese, uranium and your people don’t have food, are you humans?”. See Mr. Trump’s five strong questions he […]
Akufo-Addo rallies support for implementation of SDG’s
President Nana Addo-Dankwa Akufo-Addo has stressed the need for African Countries to strive to implement the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDG’s). According to him, this will guarantee the prospects for success for the goals and the countries. The president who made the call during the 32nd Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the […]
Kenya: police to use uniforms without pockets to stem corruption
The government of President Uhuru Kenyatta has set in motion, moves that will ensure that Police uniforms are not fitted with pockets. It is the belief of the government that the pocket-less uniforms will help stem corruption within the police Service in the country. Indications are the government has taken several measures in the past, […]
Just in: Nigeria’s Vice President survives helicopter crush while on campaign tour
Nigeria’s Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo has survived a helicopter crush while on a campaign tour in the lead up to the country’s presidential elections, slated for February 19, 2019. The Vice president’s chopper according his aide, Laolu Akande crush landed in Kabba, near Kogi State, adding that the entire crew accompanying the Vice President […]
Bawumia launches Obasanjo’s book on democracy in Africa
The Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia today, Monday January 21, 2019, launched a book titled “Democracy Works: Rewiring Politics to Africa’s Advantage”, at the Centre for Democratic Development (CDD), Ghana in Accra. The book is a sequel of the earlier work by the Johannesburg based Brenthurst Foundation titled, Making Africa Work, and is authored by […]
Kenya: President Uhuru Kenyatta joins Raila Odinga for his Birthday Celebration in his home
President Uhuru Kenyatta of Kenya yesterday January 7, 2019 joined his rival, Raila Odinga in his home to celebrate his birthday. Late last year, the president while on his way to a graduation ceremony at the Odinga University, passed by Mr. Odinga’s home for breakfast before proceeding to the event. The two men have demonstrated […]
Shehu Shagari was a remarkable statesman of humility and modesty-Akufo-Addo mourns former Nigerian Head of State
President Nana Addo-Dankwa Akufo-Addo has described late former Nigerian Head of State, Shehu Osman Osman Aliyu Shagari as a remarkable statesman who would be well remembered for his modesty and humility. In a message of condolence to the government and people of Nigeria commiserating with them on the loss of the former Head of State […]
12th Session of the Ghana-Burkina Faso Permanent Joint Session for Cooperation ends
The 12th Session of the Ghana-Burkina Faso Permanent Joint Session for Cooperation closed yesterday Friday, December 14, 2018 with the commitment of both countries to continue to deepen bilateral ties for economic growth. The Session discussed a number of topics including Political, Security, Legal and Diplomatic Relations; Economic, Trade and Investments; Energy and Infrastructure; and […]
PHOTOS: Uhuru Kenyatta joins Raila Odinga in his home for breakfast
Kenyan President, Uhuru Kenyatta yesterday Friday December 14 2018 joined his political rival, Raila Odinga for breakfast in his home. The two in recent times seem to have buried their political differences and have united for the good of the country. The president took to his Facebook page to share the information. See what he […]
Ghana ready to partner Burkina Faso on projects of mutual benefit-VP Bawumia
The Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has indicated that Ghana is ready to partner neighboring Burkina Faso on projects that will inure to the benefit of the two countries mutually. According to him, Ghana is happy with the level of cooperation that has been shown by the Government of Burkina Faso in the railway inter-connectivity […]