insert_link Africa Lagos bans single-use plastics Nigeria's Lagos state will start implementing a ban on Styrofoam and other single-use plastics. The State's environment commissioner told the BBC that non-biodegradable plastics were a major pollution problem, and were clogging drains. State officials say they'll use a dormant 2009 law to fine or jail culprits. Lagos is one of Africa's most populous cities. International experts estimate Nigeria generates 2.5 million tonnes of plastic waste annually. todayJanuary 22, 2024 15
insert_link 4 Oshiwambo Ova Sierra Leone ovena oumbada womupresident kwali nale, Ernest Bai Koroma afadukepo okuya moupongekwa. Oo ali nale omupesident waSierra Leone okwa djamo moshilongo no kuya ko Nigeria oko aka ningilwa ekwafo louhaku pefimbo ataalela omatamaneko moshilongo eenghendabala dokuumbako epangelo omudo wadileko. Ernest Bai Koroma ota kulopotwa ali apewa omito yoku djamo moshilongo okudja komangu yopombada opo aka konge ekwafo laye louhaku pondje yoshilongo apewa epitikilo leehani dili 3. Nande ongaho vahapu moshilongo ota vapopi kutya, epitiko loku efa oupresident kwali nale adjemo moshilongo, ota […] todayJanuary 20, 2024 20 4
insert_link Africa TB Joshua scandal: the forces that shaped Nigeria’s mega pastor and made him untouchable By Nimi Wariboko, Boston University School of Theology TB Joshua was a world famous Nigerian televangelist, faith healer and Pentecostal pastor who established The Synagogue Church of All Nations. Three years after his death a BBC investigation alleges Joshua raped, tortured and abused several of his followers over a period of 20 years. There are allegations of child abuse at his Lagos compound and that he faked his miracles. […] todayJanuary 19, 2024 17
insert_link Africa Explosions Rock Nigeria’s Oyo State: Two Dead, Dozens Injured Nigeria's Oyo state faced a tragic incident as explosions originating from stored explosives in a private residence resulted in at least two fatalities and numerous injuries, according to the state governor on Wednesday. Witnessed by Reuters, the aftermath included collapsed houses and damaged cars, causing panic among residents. The blast occurred on Tuesday, prompting emergency services and security officials to initiate a search and rescue operation in Ibadan, Oyo state's […] todayJanuary 18, 2024 2
insert_link Uncategorized Africa’s 10 ‘most open’ countries for travel By Conrad Onyango, via bird story agency In the past eight years, 35 countries have improved their visa policies and, since 2016, five countries have abolished all visa requirements for African travellers. As a result, citizens of at least five countries can now enjoy visa-free travel in 42 different countries, compared to just three in 2020. According to the Africa Development Bank's Africa Visa Openness Report 2023, most countries […] todayJanuary 17, 2024 2
insert_link Africa Nigeria destroys elephant tusks worth 11 million dollars Nigeria has destroyed a stockpile of confiscated elephant tusks worth 11 million dollars. They were smuggled from different African countries. Tesem Akende reports from Jos. todayJanuary 10, 2024 25
insert_link Africa Ukraine prepares to ship grain to Nigeria Ukraine is preparing to ship 25,000 tons of grain to Nigeria. It is part of the Black Sea grain deal, an initiative set up last year to lessen a global food crisis due to the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Tesem Akende reports from Jos. todayDecember 20, 2023 21
insert_link Africa Africa crowns footballer of the year Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen has been named African Footballer of the Year. He beat Egypt's Mohamed Salah to the award at a ceremony in Marrakech, Morocco. Ajeck Mangut reports from Abuja. todayDecember 12, 2023 5
insert_link Africa African women rise up in Forbes ‘Most Powerful Women’ rankings By Conrad Onyango, via bird story agency More African women are joining and rising up the ranks of the world’s 100 most powerful women, according to Forbes, as they grow their influence in shaping the policies, products and political fights defining the globe. Nigeria’s former minister of finance, currently World Trade Organisation (WTO) Director General, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has moved the highest on the continent by four places from position 91 […] todayDecember 12, 2023 15
