Buhari To Nigerians: Celebrate Our Armed Forces With Pride

President Muhammadu Buhari Monday in Abuja lauded the exploits of the Nigerian Armed Forces to maintain peace, unity and stability in the country, urging Nigerians to celebrate them as the pride of the country.
#presidentbuhari #nigeria #nigeriaarmforces

Reno Omokri: Nigerians Need 'e-Buhari' And Not e-Naira

Reno Omokri stated via his Instagram handle that the invention of Nigerian Digital Currency, e-Naira, is useless. He stated that Nigerians need good governance from the president in the form of 'e-Buhari', to provide Nigerians with good schools, quality roads, electricity instead of a digital currency.
#enaira #buhari

Michael Jordan's 1984 Sneakers Sold For ₦615 Million

A pair of sneakers worn by NBA superstar Michael Jordan early in his career sold for nearly $1.5 million on Sunday, setting a record price at auction for game-worn footwear.
#michaeljordan #nbasupertsar #jordan

Solskjaer To Remain Manchester United Manager Despite Liverpool Humiliation

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will continue as Manchester United manager, despite the disgraceful 5-0 defeat to Liverpool on Sunday, Newspremises has learned.
Although senior figures at Old Trafford are disappointed, the immediate focus is on improving.
#olegunnarsolskjaer #manunited #epl

UN Queries Nigerian Government Over Nnamdi Kanu's Case

The United Nations has demanded an explanation on the alleged abduction, torture and detention of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, from the Kenyan and Nigerian Governments.
#nnamdikanu #kenya #biafra

DR Congo president confirms controversial election commission choice

President Felix Tshisekedi on Friday confirmed his controversial pick for the head of Democratic Republic of Congo's election commission, days after police fired tear gas at protesters opposed to his appointment.
#drcongo #felixtshisekedi

Gunmen attack Nigeria prison, free dozens of inmates: Official

Gunmen have attacked a prison in southwestern Nigeria, freeing dozens of inmates, according to an official.
Olanrewaju Anjorin, a spokesperson of the Oyo correctional centre in Oyo state, told The Associated Press news agency on Saturday that the gunmen attacked the facility late on Friday night.
#olanrewajuanjorin #oyostate #gunmen

'It will be suicidal,' Zimbabwe rules out adopting US dollar as sole currency

Zimbabwe’s government has ruled out adopting the US dollar as the country’s sole official currency, terming it “suicidal,” the state-run Sunday Mail reported, citing Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube.
Ncube said such a move could result in foreign currency deficits and deflation for the African nation. 
#zimbabwe #africannation #mthulincube #usdollar

Eswatini pro-democracy groups reject king's calls for mediation

Africa's last absolute monarch on Saturday called for calm and dialogue in the kingdom of Eswatini following a visit by regional mediators to try resolve a national crisis and deadly unrest.
But opposition political parties and civil society groups, have rejected the call to talks.
#eswatini #africa

Namibia halts use of Sputnik jabs after South Africa HIV fears

Namibia has discontinued the use of Russia's Sputnik V Covid-19 vaccine following concerns raised by neighbouring South Africa, the health ministry said on Saturday.
#namibia #covid19vaccine #southafrica #sputnik