Buhari holds bilateral talks with George Weah
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday met behind closed doors the visiting Liberian President, George Weah, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
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Tag: Liberia
Liberia blocks internet amidst anti-Weah protests
Authorities in Liberia have blocked the internet in what is perceived to be a move to suppress ongoing anti-government protests in the capital, Monrovia.
Leadership Symposium: Weah, Gowon, others chart path for Africa’s democracy
President George Opone Weah of Liberia and a former Nigerian Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon (rtd), on Wednesday joined other speakers to x-ray the impact of democracy on the ...
George Weah to speak on democracy in Lagos
The President of Liberia, George Weah, is expected in Lagos to speak on the practice of democracy in Africa on February 6, at a conference organised by the Centre for ...
Morocco not on agenda of ECOWAS summit
Morocco is not on the agenda of the 54th Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS’ Heads of State and Government, the News Agency of Nigeria reports.
I’m prepared for governance, ready to fight for Nigerians – Ezekwesili
She said this at a dinner in Lagos where Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf, former president of Liberia, endorsed her presidential ambition.
NANS leadership to meet President Weah in Liberia
The National Public Relations Officer of NANS, Azeez Adeyemi, disclosed this in a statement in Abeokuta, Ogun State on Friday.
Danish company says 11 crew members missing after attack in Nigeria
A Danish shipping company said Tuesday that a container vessel it has chartered has been attacked off the coast of Nigeria, and 11 crew members were missing.
Illiteracy, hindrance to African girls’ potential – Osinbajo
Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, has identified illiteracy as one of the major factors hindering African girls from achieving their full potential.
US probes missing $100m in poor Liberia
The currency scandal has sparked outrage and confusion in Liberia, where the central bank has denied a report by the information minister that the cash – equivalent to about 5 ...
Liberia loses $104m in central bank cash, bans ex-president’s son, 14 others from foreign travel
Fifteen Liberians, including the son of former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, were banned from leaving the country on Wednesday.
Nigerian football a model – George Weah
The Liberian President, a former World Footballer of the Year and African Footballer of the Year, said that Nigerian football had always inspired him.
Weah plays friendly against Nigeria at 51
The Ballon d'Or winner, who is now president of the country, was given the chance to wear his preferred No 14 shirt one last time in a friendly match with ...
International friendly: Eagles hit Liberia in chartered flight
Three-time African champions, Super Eagles, will on Tuesday arrive the capital city of Liberia, Monrovia, aboard a chartered flight ahead of their friendly against the Lone Stars at the 35,000-capacity ...
Arsene Wenger to get honour for helping George Weah’s career
Former Arsenal manager, Arsene Wenger, is to travel to Liberia this week to receive the West African country’s highest honour.
Seamless air connectivity key to unlocking African economies – Onyema
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that Onyema made the assertion on Monday during the inaugural flights of Air Peace from Lagos, Abuja and Accra to Monrovia, Liberia.
Ellen Johnson Sirleaf accepts Ibrahim Prize for Achievement in African Leadership
Speaking to guests from Rwanda and around the world, President Sirleaf said: “I’m honoured to be this year’s recipient of the Ibrahim Prize for Achievement in African Leadership.
Liberia issues alert on monkeypox outbreak
Liberia’s chief medical officer, Francis Kateh, said the disease, caused by the monkeypox virus, has already been discovered in the southern county of River Cess.
UN mission in Liberia successfully disarmed more than 100,000 combatants – Mohammed
UN Deputy Secretary-General, Amina Mohammed, made this known during a ceremony in Monrovia after UNSMIL completed its mandate after almost 15 years of supporting the West African nation in the ...
Liberia confirms three more Lassa fever deaths
The deaths were recorded from the counties of Montserrado and Nimba, the ministry of health said.
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