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Africa World 

Donald Trump, wife Melania test positive for Covid-19

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– – President Donald Trump has tested positive for Covid-19, upending the already chaotic US election, but was described by his doctor on Friday as feeling “well” and able to perform his duties while quarantining. Trump first announced on Twitter that he and First Lady Melania Trump had tested positive for the virus. “We will get through this TOGETHER!” he… Read More
Africa Investments 

African Development Bank wins global award for COVID-19 bond issue

Elwin Mandowa,
The African Development Bank was selected in a poll of bond market players as the best issuer in 2020 of a COVID-19 bond for its $3 billion dollar-denominated Fight COVID-19 social bond issued on March 27, 2020. The winners of the GobalCapital Bond Awards 2020 were announced on 30 September at a ceremony held virtually for the first time in… Read More
Africa Sports World 

Lewandowski wins Uefa men’s player of the year

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– – Bayern Munich forward Robert Lewandowski has been named Uefa men’s Player of the Year 2019-20. Poland striker Lewandowski, 32, beat Bayern team-mate Manuel Neuer and Manchester City midfielder Kevin de Bruyne to the award. Bayern’s Hansi Flick was named men’s coach of the year after leading his side to a sixth European title. Lewandowski scored 55 goals in… Read More
OP-ED Opinions 

The Injurious Lies In Buhari’s Independence Day Speech By Fredrick Nwabufo

Elwin Mandowa,
One detraction to the national rapport is the hackneyed lies. Lies told and retold many times as truth. Lies told deliberately to tinge a past of acrimony in brushstrokes of harmony. Nigeria never had a glorious past and the “founding fathers” never envisioned a congenial future for the country. There has never been such a thing as “Nigerian unity”; it… Read More
Africa Nigeria News and Headlines West Africa World 

Nigerians in Twitter ‘hashtag battle’ on 60th anniversary

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– – Nigerians have taken to Twitter to mark the country’s 60th anniversary with divergent views on the progress made so far. A hashtag battle has been going on in Nigeria on social media as people debate how to mark the anniversary. Two hashtags #Nigeria60andUseless and #NigeriaAt60 have been trending as citizens express how they feel about the anniversary. The… Read More
OP-ED Opinions 

60 Years Of Independence: A Journey Full Of Sorrow By Buhari Olanrewaju Ahmed

Elwin Mandowa,
The masses are yawning and gnashing their teeth with pains, grimacing over hunger and frustration that have crippled their livelihoods. They are helpless, many homes have been desolated because of economic instability. Crime abounds in a society where one is unable to eat a square meal in a day. Nigeria has become a crime scene because people are desperate to… Read More
Africa Business Lesotho Southern Africa World 

Lesotho: Violence against women costs economy $113 million annually

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– – A Commonwealth report has revealed violence against women and girls costs Lesotho more than $113 million (about 1.9 billion Lesotho loti) a year. The report estimates the total cost, including loss of income and expenses associated with medical, legal and police support, equates to around 5.5 per cent of Lesotho’s gross domestic product (GDP). The cost of $113 million means… Read More
Africa World 

EU starts legal action against UK over Brexit deal

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– – The EU has begun legal proceedings against the UK after it refused to ditch plans to override sections of its Brexit divorce deal. An EU deadline for the government to remove sections of the Internal Market Bill expired on Wednesday. The “letter of formal notice” could eventually lead to a court case against the UK at the European… Read More
OP-ED Opinions 

Nigeria @60: Of Government Impunity And Need To Review Our Electoral Process By Olabisi Deji-Folutile

Elwin Mandowa,
As Nigeria marks its 60th anniversary, I just can’t help but ponder on the inherent complexities and contradictions in its system. Some things appear so contradictory in this country that oftentimes, one is forced to wonder until the person probably becomes “a wonder.”  Now, let me start with this example. How do you explain a situation where government officials mount… Read More
Africa Investments 

African Development Bank flagship annual report wins top international award

Elwin Mandowa,
The African Development Bank has been recognized by the Stevie International Awards, joining the prestigious list of organizations that have received one of the business world’s highest honors. The Bank was awarded two prizes for its 2019 Annual Report, taking gold in the publication category, and bronze in the video category. The Stevie International Awards competition was created in 2002 to recognize outstanding… Read More
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