ABIDJAN, Côte d’Ivoire, December 9, 2013/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) today…
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Enlarge JOHANNESBURG, South Africa — As Nelson Mandela’s family grieves the loss of their revered patriarch, the outpouring of support from around the world lessens the pain and sorrow of his death, a family spokesman said. Public memorials for…
GOODWILL REMARKS OF His Excellency, Dr. Kayode FAYEMI Governor, Ekiti State, Nigeria On the Occasion of the Grand Awards Presentation…
Ekiti State Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi will on Tuesday present the 2014 budget to the State House of Assembly for…
Late Nelson Mandela The passing of Nelson Mandela after his prolonged hospitalisation should not be a cause for sadness on…
South Africans of all races and religions united in an outpouring of prayer and song for their beloved Nelson Mandela on Sunday, hearing calls to keep his dream of a Rainbow Nation alive. Churches, mosques, temples and synagogues across the country…
Fifty-three heads of state and government have so far confirmed attendance at upcoming memorial events for peace icon Nelson Mandela, South African Foreign Minister Maite Nkoana-Mashabane said Sunday. The dignitaries will include US President Barack…
To tackle impediments to ease of transportation as well as access to essential services by the people of Kwoi-Dura-Ankung-Taimen-Indofa communities…
China Civil Engineering Construction Company (CCECC), the contractor handling the Kaduna-Rigasa Rail Line Project has assured that it will deliver…
December 8, 2013
Members of the National Good Governance Tour have added their voice to the call on the Association Staff Union of…
L-R: Award recipient, Professor Olufunke Egunjobi; Commissioner for Special Duties, Ekiti State, Chief Apalara Wole-Adewunmi; Governor Kayode Fayemi; and Permanent…
Not less than 10 million farmers have so far been registered by the Federal Government on database, more than doubling…
After the initial shock of Nelson Mandela’s death, many South Africans celebrated his life and legacy with song and dance -– a fitting tribute to a man whom music helped set free. Mandela is now a household name, hailed across the world for unifying…
Dozens of people have died in northern Kenya in a week of fierce clashes between rival ethnic groups, aid sources and reports said on Saturday. The unrest, centred around the town of Moyale in Marsabit county on the frontier with Ethiopia, has seen…
Richard Quest talks to Nigeria’s finance minister about Nelson Mandela’s economic influence in South Africa.
Nelson Mandela’s funeral cortege will travel through the streets of the capital Pretoria on three consecutive days, the South African government said Saturday, encouraging people to line the route. “Every morning, when the remains leave the mortuary…
Zimbabwe’s President Robert Mugabe paid tribute to Nelson Mandela on Saturday, describing the South African liberation icon as “a champion of the oppressed”. “Mr Mandela’s renowned political life will forever remain a beacon of excellence,” Mugabe,…
Abia State House of Assembly has summoned the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice and the Secretary of Judiciary Service…
The Abia State House of Assembly has urged the people of Amaoba Ime Community and the authority of Michael Okpara…