Genetically Modified Cotton a False Promise for Africa
Genetically modified (GM) cotton has been produced globally for almost two decades, yet to date only three African countries have grown GM cotton on a commercial basis – South Africa, Burkina Faso and Sudan. African governments have been sceptical of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) for decades and have played a key role historically in ensuring […]
The EU Increases Its Support for the Transition in Burkina Faso
The European Union is increasing its support for Burkina Faso’s transitional government today with the signing of a €120 million budget support agreement covering a period of 18 months, financed under the 11th European Development Fund. This budget support has been quickly put in place to consolidate the country’s democratic gains following the popular uprising […]
Boko Haram Attack in Niger kills 38
An attack by suspected Islamist Boko Haram fighters in Niger has killed at least 38 people, officials say. It took place late on Wednesday night, according to a security source quoted by the Reuters news agency. Local MP Bulu Mammadu told the BBC that the victims included women and children who had been shot dead […]
Emmanuel Adebayor angry at Togo manager for stripping him of captaincy
Emmanuel Adebayor had a smile back on his face on Wednesday as he posed alongside his personalised Rolls Royce Ghost – which costs at least £250,000 – with Nigerian musician Wizkid. Last week, Adebayor hit out at Togo manager Tom Saintfiet when he revoked the striker’s captaincy on the morning of their opening Africa Cup […]
President Muhammadu Buhari Gets Better With Age
The presidency Wednesday faulted reports in some newspapers that credited President Muhammadu Buhari as stating that he was too old to rule Nigeria, adding that at 72, the president, like good wine, could only improve with age. The clarification was contained in a statement issued by the president’s media aide, Mr. Femi Adesina. He said: […]
Nigerians Outraged Over Senate Wardrobe Allowances
The Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, has stated that the wardrobe allowance for each senator has been pegged at N506, 600 per month. Saraki, according to information on his tweeter page, stated that the Chairman, Revenue Mobilisation Allocation & Fiscal Commission (RMFAC) was in his office on Thursday to clarify the matter. He stated that […]
New Disease Control Center to Develop Ebola Response Model
“By this time last year we were down in the trenches”, recalled Winnie Scott-McDonald, the Administrator of Liberia’s largest referral hospital, the John F. Kennedy Medical Center. She was speaking at the signing ceremony of a grant agreement between the U.S.-based energy company, Chevron, and the JFK Medical Center for the launch of the […]
Yahya Jammeh Gets Extra Title of ‘Bridge Builder’
The Gambia’s long-serving President Yahya Jammeh has had the title of Babili Mansa added to his name. The Mandika-language phrase can be translated as “chief bridge builder” or “conqueror of rivers”. A statement from the presidency said Mr Jammeh should now be known as “His Excellency Sheikh Professor Alhaji Dr Yahya AJJ Jammeh Babili Mansa”. […]
Lady Attracts Hundreds of Suitors With Car, Cash, Marriage Offer
A drama played out at the Freedom Radio Kano on Wednesday when hundreds of teenagers besieged the station to marry a lady who promised to give a car and house to anybody who marries her. The 22-year-old girl, Zainab Abdulmalik had on ‘Inda Ranka’, a popular programme of the radio station on Wednesday disclosed her […]