Africa
Panama Papers: Nigerian Preacher TB Joshua Denies Offshore Activity
Newsweek – Nigerian mega preacher TB Joshua opened a company in a known tax haven, according to reports stemming from the Panama Papers leak. Joshua— a hugely popular Nigerian televangelist
Ghana: Parliament to Strictly Monitor Mahama’s Spending
Ghana News Agency – Parliament, on Friday, assured the nation of a strict exercise of its oversight role on the national purse, to ensure that there was no extra spending
Nigeria: How Ex-Air Force Chief Badeh Converted Stolen N558 Million Monthly to U.S. Dollars – Witness
By Evelyn Okakwu, Premium Times A former director of finance and account for the Nigerian Air Force has narrated how former Chief of Air Staff, Alex Badeh, authorised his aide
Nigeria: Religious Bill – Listen to the People, Archbishop of Lagos Advises El-Rufai
The Catholic Archbishop of Lagos, Most Rev. Alfred Martins, has advised the Kaduna State Government to listen to the key stakeholders in the state before it introduces its proposed religious
North Dakota and Ghana reach 10-year milestone through State Partnership Program
By Staff Sgt. Eric W. Jensen | North Dakota National Guard BISMARCK, N.D. – Ten years of collaborating and building relationships within the framework of the National Guard Bureau’s
African leaders’ relatives named in Panama Papers
Paris (AFP) – A nephew of South African President Jacob Zuma and the son of Ghana’s former president John Agyekum Kufuor were among African figures named in the Panama Papers
Khalid al-Barnawi: Nigeria Islamist group head ‘arrested’
BBC – The leader of al-Qaeda-linked Islamist group Ansaru has been arrested in Nigeria, authorities there say. A military spokesman said Khalid al-Barnawi was captured in Lokoja, capital of the
On slavery remembrance day, UN chief shines a light on African diaspora’s legacy
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today highlighted the African diaspora’s contributions to society, including culture, medicine, science and spirituality, as the global community gathered to honour the millions of Africans
Ghana: Govt Called Upon to Save Historical Sites
DW – Hundreds of thousands of tourists visit Ghana every year. But experts warn that revenue from tourism could suffer if attractions are neglected. Some sites are already crumbling and
Nigeria: CBN Recruitment Scandal – Job Titles for Buhari, Ministers’ Relatives ‘Released’
Premium Times – News website, Sahara Reporters, has published the positions and job titles of 91 children and relatives of politically exposed person secretly recruited by the Central Bank of
