Tinubu, Ethiopian PM win African Democracy Award
The award was conferred on them at the 4th Africa Political Summit and Diamond Awards in Addis Ababa, the Ethiopian capital, where the two political figures were hailed for their ...
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Nigerian dies in Ethiopia prison
The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission on Tuesday said, Odemu Efe, a Nigerian serving a five-year prison sentence in an Ethopian prison died of HIV/AIDS.
Nigerian in Ethiopian prison dies of AIDS
The Commission, however, said contrary to reports on some online blogs that he died of ill treatment and malnourishment, Efe died of HIV/AIDS, according to the death certificate issued by ...
Travelling to Ethiopia? Read new Customs law on undeclared currencies, valuables
Friday Akpan, Acting Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, disclosed this in a statement made available to newsmen in Abuja.
African Union suspends Sudan, demands civilian administration
The African Union on Thursday said it had suspended Sudan until a civilian government was formed, intensifying international pressure on the country’s new military rulers to give up power.
AfCTA: Nigeria should resolve its problem at home and not bring it to AU — Obasanjo
A former President of Nigeria, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, said on Monday that the African Free Continental Trade Area Agreement will not be hindered by Nigeria’s reluctance to sign up to ...
Cameroon to host Chan 2020
Ethiopia have withdrawn as hosts for the continental tournament, which exclusively features players from their respective national championships.
ILO nominates Nigeria for titular position
The International Labour Organisation has nominated Nigeria for titular position on its governing board to represent West Africa.
Ethiopia releases report into fatal Boeing MAX 737 crash
Ethiopia on Thursday released a preliminary report into the cause of March deadly Boeing 737 MAX 8 crash, which will be closely scrutinised for similarities to another accident involving the ...
Black boxes from Ethiopia crash to go to Europe for analysis
The black boxes from a Boeing 737 MAX 8 plane that crashed in Ethiopia, killing 157 people, will be sent to Europe for analysis, a spokesman for Ethiopian Airlines said ...
China, Ethiopia suspend use of Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft after crash
China’s aviation regulator on Monday grounded nearly 100 Boeing Co 737 MAX 8 aircraft operated by its airlines, after a deadly crash of one of the planes in Ethiopia.
Buhari condoles with families of Nigerians in Ethiopian plane disaster
President Muhammadu Buhari has condoled with families of the two Nigerians, Ambassador Abiodun Bashua and Prof. Pius Adesanmi, who lost their lives in the Ethiopian Airlines plane that crashed on ...
Rangers’ contingent arrives Addis Ababa, vows to defeat Defence Force S.C
The team, who arrived at the early hours, was optimistic of defeating the opponent to pick ticket for the first round of the competition.
Onyeama to lead Nigerian delegation to 11th Extraordinary Session of AU
Foreign Affairs Minister, Geoffrey Onyeama, will lead the Nigerian delegation to the 11th Extraordinary Session of the African Union, scheduled to hold between November 14 and November18 in Addis Ababa, ...
Ethiopian President tenders resignation
Teshome, who has been the east African country’s head of state since October 2013, on Wednesday submitted his letter of resignation as the Ethiopian parliament’s two houses are scheduled to ...
Drunk policeman kills two colleagues
A drunk police officer shot dead two colleagues in the Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa on Thursday, state-affiliated Fana Broadcasting Corporation report said.
Military helicopter crashes in Ethiopia kills 18
The aircraft crashed on a flight between the eastern city of Dire Dawa and Bishoftu in the centre of the country, the agency said.
No deaths at Ethiopia’s PM Abiy’s rally
Abiy had just wrapped up his speech in the heart of Addis Ababa when the explosion went off, sending panicked crowds towards the stage as the prime minister left hurriedly, ...
Amidst disquiet, Morocco to host 2019 Conference of African finance ministers
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that shortly before formal closing of the four-day event on Tuesday in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, the session became almost uncontrollable when delegates challenged the ...
Buhari mourns former Nigerian envoy to Ethiopia
In a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina in Abuja on Monday, Buhari commiserated with the Ondo State Government, family of the late ambassador.
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