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Nigeria: Eight Feared Killed in Borno Mosque Blast
By Njadvara Musa, Terhemba Daka and Segun OlaniyiThe Borno State Commissioner of Police, Damian Chukwu, yesterday said that a suspected female suicide bomber infiltrated Cimari community in Mafa Local Council of Borno State and killed eight people after detonating an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) at a mosque by 4.30 a.m. The blast also injured 18 other people that came for the dawn prayers in the community.Chukwu, who disclosed this while briefing journalists on the death toll of...
Cameroon: At Least 30 Missing After Cameroon Army Boat Capsizes
Photo: IRIN Map of Cameroon More than 30 people are missing after a boat belonging to an elite Cameroonian military unit sank off the country's coast on Sunday, according to the president's office. The logistics boat belonging to the Rapid Intervention Brigade, which has fought the Nigeria-based armed group Boko Haram in recent years, was carrying 37 people when it capsized early on Sunday morning, the Cameroonian presidency said in a statement.
Nigeria: When Nigeria's Anti-Graft War Gets U.S. Support
By Niyi BelloIn the spirits of several bilateral agreements between Nigeria and the United States of America (USA) particularly the Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty (MLAT), signed by the two countries on September 13, 1989, the American government has renewed its commitment to assisting Nigeria in the fight against corruption.
Nigeria: Senate Blames Customs, Immigration for N7 Trillion Smuggled Goods Yearly
By Azimazi Momoh Jimoh, Adamu Abuh and George OparaAbuja — The Senate has berated the Nigeria Customs Service and Immigration Service for lapses that resulted in N7 trillion goods allegedly smuggled into the country yearly. Besides, the World Bank recent report on smuggling in the country specified that $5 billion and $15 billion worth of goods are smuggled yearly through the Benin Republic and seaports respectively. But the loss of revenue from the international airports was not stated.
Nigeria: Rep Panel Decries $4.5 Billion Expenditure On Steel Import
By Adamu AbuhAbuja — The Chairman, House Committee on Steel, Mr Lawal Muhammadu Idrisu has decried the expenditure of $4.5 billion annually on the importation basic metals and aluminum products annually. Speaking during an investigative hearing on the "lack of patronage on Nigerian Companies in the Provision of Steel products, the outrageous taxes and Duties imposed on steel products manufacturers , he explained that the aforementioned amount is for 25 million tonnes of steel export.
Nigeria: Malala Visits Osinbajo
Acting President Yemi Osinbajo on Monday in Abuja, received in closed doors Pakistani rights activist for girl-child education and Nobel Peace Prize winner, Malala Yousafzai, in the Presidential Villa.
Nigeria: Economy - Lend to Rather Than Borrow From IMF
editorial The Nigerian economy will attain Paris Club status (lender country to the International Monetary Fund, the alter ego of the World Bank) within 10 years if the country's ample human, natural and financial resources are undeviatingly managed subject to economic best practice methods beginning from the implementation of the Federal 2017 Appropriation Act.
Nigeria: Red Alert for Cholera, Hepatitis E Outbreaks
By Chukwuma MuanyaThe World Health Organisation (WHO) has raised red alert for acute outbreaks of cholera and hepatitis E in Nigeria. The WHO blamed the cholera outbreaks on lack of access to clean drinking water and poor hygiene conditions, and the hepatitis E epidemic on the ongoing humanitarian crisis in north-eastern Nigeria. The WHO said it was notified of a cholera outbreak in Kwara State, where the event currently remains localised.
Cameroon: Judo Championship - Jujitsu Tops Charts
By Elizabeth MosimaOver 100 athletes took part in the national individual championship in Yaounde recently. The 2017 edition of the national individual judo championship took place recently. Organised by the Cameroon Judo Federation, the competition brought together over 100 athletes from 20 clubs across the country. The athletes competed in the senior, junior and minor categories.
Cameroon: The University of Douala - New Dynamism Expected
By Christopher JatorNewly appointed staff of the institution were commissioned into their functions July 13. The Rector of the University of Douala has urged newly appointed staff to work hard in order to leverage the performance of the institution. Prof. François-Xavier, who also made known his expectation for a higher level of excellence, was speaking at the university campus July 13, 2017, shortly after commissioning ten staff of the university.
Nigeria: 15 Feared Dead in Calabar Tank Farm Explosion
By Anietie AkpanCalabar — Not fewer than 15 persons were feared dead and many others injured yesterday in a fire incident at a tank farm in Calabar Free Trade Zone (CFTZ), Calabar, Cross River State.
Nigeria: UN Opposes Forced Return of Nigerian Refugees From Cameroon
By Njadvara Musa and Oludare RichardsThe United Nations (UN) has opposed the Cameroonian government's "forced repatriation" of 130, 000 Nigerian refugees to the border towns of Banki, Gwoza and Pulka in Borno State. According to the UN High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR), the repatriation is in gross violation of the tripartite agreement of voluntary return of refugees signed on March 2, 2017 in Yaounde between Nigeria and Cameroun.
Cameroon: Over FCFA 600 Billion in Transactions
By Amindeh Blaise AtabongThe multilateral development finance institution has stood true to its mission to accompany Cameroon in pursuing sustainable economic growth and social progress. Cooperation between Cameroon and the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has so far been commendable since the country started dealing with the multilateral development finance institution in 1972 with the project for the construction of the Douala International Airport.
Nigeria: Why Exchange Rate Remains High Amid Interventions
By Chijioke NelsonA mix of economic structure of the country, foreign exchange earnings capacity and outlook are keeping the naira value high despite interventions. The exchange rate of N197 per dollar, officially took a new turn at the wake of the adoption of the Flexible Exchange Policy of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).
Cameroon: Lom-Pangar Dam - Construction of Power Plant Launched
By Roland MbontehSunday July 16, 2017 marked another turning point in the Lom-Pangar Hydroelectric Dam project as the construction works for the 30 megawatts power generation plant officially kicked off at the project site in Lom-Pangar in Belabo sub-division of the East Region.
Nigeria: Group Seeking Recall of Saraki Are Not Known in Party - APC
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in llorin West Local Government Area of Kwara on Sunday dissociated itself from those calling for the recall of the Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki from the senate. Alhaji Suleiman Bala, the APC Chairman in llorin West Local Government Area told journalists in Ilorin that the group and its members were not known by the party. Bala, who spoke to journalists at a special prayer held for Saraki, condemned the call for the recall of the senate president.
Nigeria: CBN Intensifies Efforts to Strengthen Financial Literacy
By Helen OjiEfforts by the Federal Government to enhance financial literacy in Nigeria received a major breakthrough, as the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), announced the inclusion of financial education in school curricula. Having completed the process of developing the stand-alone Financial Education Curriculum (FEC) and its guide, the study is expected to be part of the 2017/2018 curricular.
Cameroon: Unity Gives Strength!
opinion By Godlove BainkongThe malaise that haunts the cotton sector in the country is expected to begin losing its grip if renewed determination shown by stakeholders is anything to go by. The FCFA 260 million revamping project government entered into with Ligne Rouge Consulting Firm on July 12, 2017 is expected to hop the sector off the current quagmire. The optimism is heightened by the fact that the 18-month project will organise producers into clusters to boost productivity.
Cameroon: Air Transport - Bamenda Airport Set for Camair-Co
By Choves LohGovernor Adolphe Lele Lafrique and Camair-Co GM Ernest Dikoum have appreciated the state of preparedness ahead of July 20, 2017 inaugural flight. From the look of things, the Bamenda airport is virtually set to receive Camair-Co's inaugural flight on July 20, 2017.
Nigeria: Lagos Retools to Wage War Against Flood
By Gbenga Salau and Kehinde OlatunjiSince some parts of Lagos State, including highbrow areas like Victoria Island, Ikoyi, Banana Island and Lekki among others, were held hostage by last week's floods, which started building on Wednesday, July 5, a deluge of activities have been taking place to devise ways of mitigating the impact of the perennial nightmare.
Nigeria: Worrisome, Rising Cases of Street Cultism
Photo: The Guardian Suspected members of Badoo cult group being arrested by security personnel in Ikorodu Lagos. By Daniel AnaziaCultism in Nigeria has no doubt taken a new trend as it has relocated from tertiary institutions' campuses where it hitherto holds sway to the streets in various communities across the country.
Nigeria: Anthony 'Oluwafemi Olaseni' Joshua - What's Not to Like?
By Lolade AdewuyiThere is something endearing in the way World Heavyweight champion, Anthony Joshua, responded to questions regarding the suitability of Lagos as a host for his next world title defence. Lagos is the bustling former capital, and most populous state in a country that houses roughly 170 million people. His mannerism of even pushing the interviewer back by asking, "Why? Why?" when he is told it seems "farfetched," is amusingly Nigerian. ?
Nigeria: Govt Hopeful of Better Economy Through VAIDS
By Benjamin AladeThe Federal Government has explained that the newly launched Voluntary Assets and Income Declaration Scheme (VAIDS would improve the citizens' standard of living. The Minister of Finance, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun, expressed the hope yesterday at an interactive session organised on VAIDS by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Nigeria, for executives and business owners.
Cameroon: Air Transport - Bamenda Airport Set for Camair-Co
By Choves Loh Governor Adolphe Lele Lafrique and Camair-Co GM Ernest Dikoum have appreciated the state of preparedness ahead of July 20, 2017 inaugural flight. From the look of things, the Bamenda airport is virtually set to receive Camair-Co's inaugural flight on July 20, 2017.
Nigeria: 'Save My Son's Life', Mother Cries
Photo: The Guardian Save my son's life', mother cries. By Eniola DanielAfter visits to several spiritual homes failed to yield the expected results, mother of David Effiong, 14-year-old boy who has been down with Ameloblastoma of Madible for the past four years, Mrs. Maria Effiong, is seeking financial assistance to save his son's life. David's education journey seems to have come to a halt since the crisis started but his mother doesn't want his life to stop.
Cameroon/Nigeria: Top 5 Players Nigeria' Super Eagles Require Back to Execute Cameroon in August
Head mentor of the Super Eagles, Gernot Rohr, has said he will bring back his accomplished players for the 2018 World Cup qualifiers against Cameroon in August. Nigeria lost 2-0 to South Africa, in their initial 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) capability Group E coordinate. Rohr has now turned his thoughtfulness regarding the amusement against the Indomitable Lions, who are the present African champions.
Nigeria: Reps to Investigate Alleged Killing of 97 Nigerians By Cameroon's Gendarmes
The House of Representatives, on Thursday, resolved to investigate alleged killing of 97 Nigerians in the ceded Bakassi Peninsula by Cameroonian gendarmes. The resolution was sequel to a motion under "Matters of Urgent National Importance" by Rep. Babatunde Kolawole (Ondo-APC) on the need to investigate the report. Moving the motion, Kolawole said, "last week, there were several media reports that 97 Nigerians have been killed in Bakassi by Cameroonian gendarmes.
Nigeria: If the Wind Blows Out Dino Melaye
opinion By Dan AgbeseThe political fate of Senator Dino Melaye now hangs in the balance. It is nothing to gloat about. It is something to groan about. INEC began on July 10 the verification of the names and signatures of the petitioners in his Kogi west senatorial district in Kogi State who want him recalled from the Senate.
Nigeria: Police Prevent NLC President From Addressing Workers
By Kelvin EbiriPort Harcourt — Security agents in Rivers State yesterday prevented the President of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), Mr. Ayuba Wabba, from addressing workers at the state secretariat. Wabba, who was to address the workers, said their action was in breach of the workers freedom of assembly and association. The union leaders, who had gathered at the secretariat, were disrupted when the security agents dismantled the rostrum prepared for him.
Nigeria: Obiano Urges More Igbo Investment in South East
By Igho AkereghaAnambra State Governor, Willie Obiano, has charged more Ndigbo to invest in the South East, as he commissioned a state of the art ultra modern Stanel mega centre in Awka, the state capital. The Chairman/CEO of STANEL Group, Stanley Uzochukwu, expressed delight that the luxury mega centre is ready for business activities, and to offer customers excellent services.
Nigeria: Why Imo Raised 305 Millionaires, By Governor Okorocha
By Charles OgugbuajaOwerri — Governor Rochas Okorocha has advanced reason for raising 305 youths as millionaires in the 305 electoral wards of the 27 local councils of Imo State. The governor, who made the clarification while presenting cheques to the beneficiaries yesterday in Owerri, said the gesture was to encourage, contribute and ensure that the lucky persons impact on the "prosperity and progress" of the state.
Cameroon: Cité Des Cinquantenaires - Construction Takes Off Speedily
By Christopher JatorThe apartment houses will be furnished with a swimming pool of Olympic standard, a shopping mall and offices including other modern facilities. Government's real estate project to bring cities and towns up to acceptable standards has entered a high gear.
Cameroon: Organisation of Elections - UN Mission Consults Political Parties
By Emmanuel KendemehThe Akinyemi Adegbola- led mission had separate consultations with leaders of political parties represented in parliament on July 12, 2017. The United Nations Organisation Mission that is in Cameroon to evaluate the electoral process in the country since July 10, 2017, on Wednesday, July 12, 2017 had separate consultation sessions with leaders of political parties represented in the National Assembly and Senate that make up the country's parliament.
Nigeria: Pantami Shocked Over Non Utilization of Internet Service Point
By Peter OlukaDr. Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, the director general, National Information Technology Development Agency,(NITDA) has said that the need for the utilization of the Nigerian Internet Service Point for proper regulation of the internet service in the country cannot be overemphasized.
East Africa: Etihad Airways Increases Frequency to Nigeria, Egypt
By Wole OyebadeEtihad Airways is adding year-round flights between its Abu Dhabi hub and both Cairo and Lagos later this year to cater to growing demand to and from the United Arab Emirates. A new Saturday flight to Nigeria's commercial capital of Lagos, beginning December 2, 2017, adds to the weekend travel option, increasing frequency from four to five services each week, and offering greater flexibility and convenience to local travellers.
Nigeria: Govt Raises Panel to Document Nigeria's Rights Record
By Terhemba DakaAbuja — The Federal Government has inaugurated an inter- ministerial committee to prepare Nigeria's third cycle universal periodic review (UPR) for the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC). Speaking during the event yesterday in Abuja, the Acting Secretary to Government of the Federation (SGF), Dr. Habiba Lawal, recalled that the country's second cycle report was presented in October 2013 at the 17th session of the working group on universal periodic review of the council.
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