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Obasanjo Exposes State Governors’ Involvement in Failed Third-Term Plot; Super Eagles Squad Set for Sierra Leone Clash in AFCON Qualifier | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss Obasanjo Exposes State Governors’ Involvement in Failed Third-Term Plot Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has shed light on the controversial third-term agenda, implicating some state governors in the failed attempt to extend term limits beyond 2007. In... Read More

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October 8, 2021

Kenya bans local dance, says it increases immorality, early pregnancy | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across the African continent, these are the 5 stories you may have missed out on: Congo’s $6 billion China mining deal ‘unconscionable’, says draft report Democratic Republic of Congo should renegotiate its $6 billion infrastructure-for-minerals deal with Chinese investors, according to the draft of a report commissioned by a global anti-corruption body of governments, companies... Read More

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August 20, 2017

#BabaOyoyo, Nnamdi Kanu’s secret service, Everybody hates Trump | See our top 10 photos from last week

The big news from last week is undoubtedly the return of President Buhari after over a hundred days in UK. He was received by Professor Yemi Osinbajo who has been acting in his stead the whole time as well as a throng of pro-Buhari supporters who lined the streets o Abuja by their hundreds. Look... Read More

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August 19, 2017

N400bn bribe; 170 refugees evacuated | The 5 numbers that mattered this week

N553.77 million – On Tuesday, the EFCC announced it recovered this amount from corrupt politicians in the South East. 312 – The number of people who died after heavy rains caused mudslides in Sierra Leone on Monday. Over 2,000 were left homeless after the incident. 170 – The number of Nigerian refugees, mostly women and... Read More

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August 15, 2017

Buhari calls Sierra Leone’s Koroma over recent mudslide

President Muhammadu Buhari has sent his condolences to President of Sierra Leone, Ernest Bai Koroma over the recent mudslide that has led to the death of over 300, leaving 2,000 homeless. This came through a statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina. It reads, “In a Tuesday telephone... Read More

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August 15, 2017

Over 300 killed, 2,000 homeless as mudslides sack Sierra Leone

by Wareez Odunayo Over 300 people have been reported dead after heavy rains led to landslides in the West African nation of Sierra Leone on Monday. Houses were submerged in mud after a night of heavy rain that saw a hillside in the Regent area collapse. Relatives were left digging through mud in search of... Read More

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How Nigerian doctors saved my mother’s life – CNN anchor, Isha Sesay

A British journalist, a correspondent and anchor for CNN, Isha Isatu Sesay, has narrated how Nigerian doctors and nurses in a Nigerian hospital saved her life. Taking to Twitter, Sesay, who is a Sierra Leonian, said her mother could not be treated in Sierra Leone and had to transferred to Nigeria. She said her mother remained... Read More

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UBA and MasterCard announce ground-breaking Pan-African partnership

United Bank Africa (UBA) and MasterCard have announced a partnership which will see UBA act as the issuer for MasterCard in 18 new markets in Africa. The partnership which came into effect in the second quarter of 2016 will see UBA issue MasterCard credit, debit and prepaid cards across these markets. The partnership will also... Read More

Sierra Leone diplomat kidnapped in Kaduna is alive and well

The kidnapped defence attache and deputy head of Sierra Leone’s high commission in Nigeria, Alfred Nelson-Williams, is in good health and alive, says Sierra Leonean authorities. The diplomat was kidnaped in Kaduna on July 1, 2016, while traveling from Abuja to Kaduna state. According to a televised address by Abdulai Baytraytay, the spokesperson to the country’s... Read More

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BREAKING: Sierra Leone’s Deputy High Commissioner kidnapped in Kaduna

The Sierra Leone Deputy High Commissioner to Nigeria, Maj. Gen. Alfred Nelson (retd.), was on Friday, abducted by unknown persons along the Abuja-Kaduna expressway. According to The Punch, the diplomat was on his way to honor an invitation by the military for a yet to be ascertained programme. Efforts by the Sierra Leonian embassy officials... Read More

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Wizkid shown massive love in Sierra Leone (WATCH)

Wizkid was in Sierra-Leone on Wednesday where he performed at the country’s independence concert. Just before the show, he met with the President of the country – Ernest Bai Koroma. The Starboy CEO left fans screaming for more as he dished out his back to back hit songs with an energetic performance.

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Sierra Leone Vice President quarantined over Ebola

by Kolapo Olapoju Sierra Leone’s Vice President, Sam Sumana has reportedly placed himself in quarantine after one of his bodyguards died from Ebola. The bodyguard, 42-year-old John Koroma, died from Ebola on Friday, February 27. Sumana said he “has decided to place himself in precautionary quarantine awaiting the results of tests by the health authorities.” Although... Read More

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January 16, 2015

APC candidate, Buhari promises a better Nigeria for all

by James Sambo All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Candidate, General Muhammadu Buhari (retd), says APC would provide the necessary military equipment and personnel to end insurgency in the country, while also promising to cater for women and youths in the country. In two separate statements, through APC and APC Presidential Campaign Organisation, APCPCO, Buhari promised Nigerians... Read More

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December 17, 2014

7 things you didn’t read yesterday (but should have)

by Kolapo Olapoju 1. Nigeria will get to celebrate Christmas in peace because of Stella Adadevoh. Just like Sierra Leone, Guinea’s capital, Conakry has banned Christmas and New Year celebrations, in order to combat the spread of the Ebola virus disease. Large-scale gatherings in public places are suspended, beaches are to remain closed, while firecrackers... Read More

December 13, 2014

7 things you didn’t read yesterday (but should have)

by Kolapo Olapoju 1. It is with immense regret we announce that Christmas has been cancelled…..at least in Sierra Leone. The spread of the Ebola virus disease may be over in Nigeria, but the good folks of Sierra Leone are still grappling with the virus. Sierra Leone has overtaken Liberia to become the country worst affected... Read More

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November 13, 2014

UBA commits $1million to the Ebola fight, Elumelu urges corporate Africa to take up the challenge

by Isi Esene The United Bank for Africa (UBA) Board Chairman, Tony O Elumelu, has announced the donation of $1million, to assist the fight against Ebola, currently present in three West African countries, where UBA does business: Sierra Leone, Liberia and Guinea. The gift will be distributed through the UBA Foundation, UBA’s corporate social responsibility... Read More

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November 6, 2014

Ebola aid: ECOWAS donates $1.5million to Liberia, Guinea and Sierra Leone

by Laila Ibrahim The Extra Ordinary meeting of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Heads of States and Government has announced the donation of $1.5million to the three worst hit countries in the sub-region to aid in the fight of the epidemic. The three worst hit countries include: Guinea, Liberia and Seirra leone, while... Read More

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October 24, 2014

Ebola arrives Mali as 2-year-old child becomes first victim

by Chidi Okoye The first case of the Ebola virus disease has been recorded in Mali, and the first victim in the country is a 2-year-old girl. After being recorded in Liberia, Sierra Leone, Guinea, Nigeria, and Senegal, its presence in Mali makes it the sixth West African country to be affected by the worst outbreak on... Read More

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October 23, 2014

First set of Nigerian volunteers set to leave for #Ebola hit countries

The Supervising Minister of Health, Dr Khaliru Alhassan, has announced that the first set of 250 volunteers will soon leave Nigeria to other parts of West Africa hit by the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD). Alhassan said the volunteers were drawn from the group already registered by the federal government to join the international team that... Read More

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October 22, 2014

WHO to commence Ebola drug trials in West Africa

by Chidi Okoye The head of Health Information of the World Health Organisation, Marie Paule Kieny, has revealed that Ebola drug trials and collection of survivors’ blood for treating patients would soon commence in West Africa. Speaking in Geneva on Wednesday, 22 October, she said that WHO and partner organisations were currently selecting treatment centres in Guinea,... Read More

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October 21, 2014

Scientists create device to diagnose Ebola in 15 minutes

by Kolapo Olapoju French developers have created a new device which could allow doctors to diagnose a patient with suspected Ebola in under 15 minutes. France’s Atomic Energy Commission (CEA) said in a statement that trials at a high-security lab have validated the technique and prototype kits should be available in Ebola-hit countries by the... Read More

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October 16, 2014

Nigeria and Senegal to know #Ebola status soon – @WHO

by Kolapo Olapoju Senegal will be declared free of the Ebola virus disease on Friday 17 October, while Nigeria, having passed the requisite 42 days, with no new cases detected from the active surveillance in place, will be announced to be totally in the clear on Monday 20 October. This is according to the World Health Organisation.... Read More

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October 10, 2014

No Nigerian soldier is infected with Ebola in Liberia – DHQ

by Akan Ido The Defence Headquarters has allayed the fears of many Nigerians over the health status of members of the country’s military contingent in Liberia. This became necessary after reports emerged that some of them have tested positive to the dreaded Ebola Virus – a disease which has killed over 2,500 people in the West... Read More

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October 8, 2014

519 Nigerians sign up as volunteers to aid fight against #Ebola in Liberia, Sierra Leone, Guinea

by Laila Ibrahim Subject to the approval of President Goodluck Jonathan, 519 Nigerians will soon leave the country for the Ebola hit countries of Liberia, Sierra Leone and Guinea as volunteers. He said the approval of the President was still however being awaited before they leave the country as volunteers. The was announced by the... Read More

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October 8, 2014

Sex could keep #Ebola alive – World Health Organisation warns survivors

by Kolapo Olapoju The World Health Organisation says sexual intercourse could keep the Ebola epidemic alive, as the disease could last for a long time in the semen. A WHO release on Monday, 6 October, stated that, “In a convalescent male, the virus can persist in semen for at least 70 days; one study suggests... Read More

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September 30, 2014

‘I did not cry when my mother died’ – 11-year-old boy narrates touching #Ebola story

by Chidi Okoye Victor, 11, Sheku (5 years-old, left) and Ibrahim (4 years-old, right) have just been released from the government-run treatment centre in Kenema, Sierra Leone, after surviving the deadly Ebola Virus. They spent over three weeks at the centre where they lost their mother in the first few days. Victor, the eldest, said... Read More

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September 25, 2014

Ebola gets a special envoy: United Nations’ boss appoints David Nabarro

by Kolapo Olapoju Ban Ki-Moon, the United Nation’s Secretary General has appointed David Nabarro as the Special Envoy for Ebola, and Anthony Banbury as the Special Representative and Head of the United Nations Missions for Ebola response (UNMEER). The double appointment comes on the heels of the unanimous adoption of Security Council resolution 2177 (2014)... Read More

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September 24, 2014

How I lost 10 members of my family to #Ebola – Liberian [LISTEN]

by Isi Esene M. Sahr Noowah, a man from Liberia has told the BBCRadio 5 live’s Drive how he lost ten members of his family to the dreaded Ebola virus. He said they got infected after caring for his infected wife at home. He said the response time of emergency health service personnel was slow... Read More

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