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…
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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…
Abia State House of Assembly says that it cannot fold its arms and watch revenue Agents misapply laws enacted by…
Developing our educational sector is top on our priority. Providing conducive environment for learning is a commitment we have made…
Abia State Governor, Chief Theodore Orji, has described the death of former President of South Africa, Dr. Nelson Mandela, as…
Former South African President Nelson Mandela laughs while celebrating his 89th birthday with children at the Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund in Johannesburg in July 2007.(Denis Farrell/AP/File) With the passing today of Nelson Mandela, the African continent…
French President Francois Hollande on Friday told African leaders it is time for their continent to take charge of its own security as a major summit went ahead against the sombre backdrop of mourning for Nelson Mandela. Hollande unveiled a major new…