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OP-ED Opinions 

The Guest, Coro, Didn’t Come To Play Azu Ishiekwene

Elwin Mandowa,
It’s true that Coronavirus is not among the top five most deadly diseases in Africa today. But it’s also correct that at this time, we know far less about the COVID-19 pandemic than we know about malaria, diarrhoeal diseases, Ischaemic heart diseases, meningitis, tuberculosis, or HIV/AIDS. Yet, we’re fooling around with COVID-19 and making convenient excuses as if ignorance or… Read More
Africa East Africa Ghana West Africa World 

Ghanaian arrested over murder of Ethiopian refugee in Italy

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– – An Ethiopian refugee has been reportedly raped and murdered in Italy. Agitu Gudeta was killed on her farm in the northern region of Trentino. The deceased has been hailed as a symbol of integration in Italy after fleeing Ethiopia. In 2010, Agitu fled Adis Ababa after her participation in protests against “land-grabbing” angered local authorities. She has since made… Read More
Africa East Africa World 

Ugandan Police deny arresting opposition politician Bobi Wine

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– – The Ugandan police have denied reports of arresting singer and presidential candidate, Bobi Wine. On Wednesday the official Twitter account of the politician announced the arrest. “Bobi Wine and his entire campaign team arrested in Kalangala! Media blocked – Admin,” read a tweet on the handle. Bobi Wine and his entire campaign team arrested in Kalangala! Media blocked. –… Read More
OP-ED Opinions 

Tunde Bakare: Sakabula Pastor And Non-Believer Preacher By Bayo Oluwasanmi

Elwin Mandowa,
Not everyone who calls himself a pastor should be listened to. Peter warned believers in his day: “But false prophets arose among the people, just as there will be false teachers among you, who will secretly bring in destructive heresies… (2 Peter 2:1). Pastor Tunde Bakare needs no introduction. He is a notorious Nigerian Pentecostal false pastor-preacher-profiteer. In 2019, Bakare… Read More
OP-ED Opinions 

Kukah’s Cross Of Nationalism And The Burden Of Buhari’s Presidency By Dr Bolaji O. Akinyemi

Elwin Mandowa,
Who is Luis Farrakhan? That was the very first word that reverberated from an old TV set when justice was being done to a nice meal. Hardly do I get distracted when tending to a meal. But not on this occasion. Louis Farrakhan was a lousy brand, polished in eloquent language, but screwed up in bigotry. He was ekking a… Read More
Africa Ghana West Africa World 

Ghana’s opposition files court papers to challenge 2020 poll results

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– – Lawyers for Ghana’s opposition leader, John Mahama have filed court papers at the country’s supreme court challenging the results of the 2020 presidential election. The filing of the court papers took place on Wednesday, December 30, 2020 in the capital Accra. On Tuesday the opposition party the NDC said its National Executive Committee (NEC) has approved the party’s… Read More
OP-ED Opinions 

Bishop Kukah Epistle and The Truth About the Nigerian State By Achike Chude

Elwin Mandowa,
Once again the truth has been spoken, and once again the truth has been refuted. Yet again the purveyor and proponent of the truth is being pummeled and castigated by the deniers of that same truth – the peddlers of falsehood. They would have us believe that Nigeria is a walking, working paradise free from the socio-economic contradictions of our… Read More
Africa Investments 

The African Development Bank appoints Mr. Mohamed Cherif, Country Manager, Senegal

Elwin Mandowa,
The African Development Bank Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Mohamed Cherif, as Country Manager designate, Senegal Country Office, effective 1st January 2021. Mohamed, the Country Manager designated for Senegal, a Mauritanian National, joined the African Development Bank in 2005, and is currently the Country Manager, Madagascar Country Office. Mohamed brings into this new role extensive Bank… Read More
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