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Embattled Nigerian Senator Denies Defying Constitution in Marrying Minor
The embattled Nigerian Senator Mohammed Sani Yarima, accused of marrying a 13-year-old Egyptian girl, has denied that his recent marriage to the girl was a violation of any Nigerian law. Yarima, who was answering questions from State House correspondents...
Nigerien Leader is Reportedly Overthrown
The Nigerien Head of State Mamadou Tandja has reportedly been overthrown following a coup believed to be perpetrated by the army but still the conspirators are not known, according to many witnesses gathered in Niamey. Some witnesses said that they saw...
Nigerian Government Dismisses Rumors of President’s Death in Saudi Arabia
The Presidential Adviser covering Media and Publicity, Mr Olusegun Adeniyi on Monday dismissed the widespread speculation that President Umaru Yar’adua has died in Saudi Arabia.
Zambian President Fires His Science, Technology Minister
According to a statement from State House, President Rupiah Banda has fired his Science and Technology minister Gabriel Namulambe. The statement, which states that the sacking of the minister was with immediate effect, also said that the president would...
Indian Bank Grants Nigeria’s Enugu State $40m Loan for Rural Electrification
The Enugu State Government in south-eastern Nigeria has received a credit line of $40 million from the Export/Import Bank of India. The Governor of Enugu State, Mr. Sullivan Chime, said on Wednesday in Enugu during the 2010 budget presentation to the...
Uganda Allocates $2.24m to Support And Promote Food Technology
The government of Uganda has announced an allocation of $2.24 million towards the support and promotion of the Food Science and Technology Department of Makerere University. While meeting a delegation of Food Science and Technology (FST) entrepreneurs...
President Museveni Commends Uganda, Algeria Relations
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has commended Algeria for its outstanding role played in matters relating to promoting the African continent globally. He made the comments at State House, Entebbe on Friday night with outgoing Algeria’s Ambassador...
President of Uganda Calls for Training of Refugees
Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni has said that refugees must be supported to learn skills to avoid conflicts with locals over agricultural land. “In this way, they can play a major role when they return to their countries. We need to look at...
