Posts Tagged: South Africa
South African Minister ‘Embroiled In Row With Air Hostess’
South Africa’s Minister of Women, Children and People with Disabilities, allegedly got into a heated row with an air hostess who she accused of refusing to upgrade her from economy to business class on a flight because she was a
South African Minister ‘Embroiled In Row With Air Hostess’
South Africa’s Minister of Women, Children and People with Disabilities, allegedly got into a heated row with an air hostess who she accused of refusing to upgrade her from economy to business class on a flight because she was a
South Africa To Deport 56 Nigerians
South Africa is set to deport 56 Nigerians, The Nation learnt yesterday. The Federal Government has been notified of the planned deportation, which is coming barely two weeks after a row between the two countries. The deportees, who have overstayed
South Africa To Deport 56 Nigerians
South Africa is set to deport 56 Nigerians, The Nation learnt yesterday. The Federal Government has been notified of the planned deportation, which is coming barely two weeks after a row between the two countries. The deportees, who have overstayed
Niger Delta: New Militant Group Seeks Okah’s Release, Threatens Attacks
A relatively new militant group has sprouted out in the Niger Delta, Nigeria’s main oil and gas region. The group which is made up of unrepentant insurgents, are out to press for the release of Henry Okah, a leading militant
Niger Delta: New Militant Group Seeks Okah’s Release, Threatens Attacks
A relatively new militant group has sprouted out in the Niger Delta, Nigeria’s main oil and gas region. The group which is made up of unrepentant insurgents, are out to press for the release of Henry Okah, a leading militant
South Africa Apologizes Over Nigerian Deportations, Faults Airport Health Officials
South Africa apologized Thursday for a mass deportation of Nigerians, trying to contain a diplomatic spat that has again focused attention on its sometimes strained relations with the rest of the continent. “We wish to humbly apologize to them, and
South Africa Apologizes Over Nigerian Deportations, Faults Airport Health Officials
South Africa apologized Thursday for a mass deportation of Nigerians, trying to contain a diplomatic spat that has again focused attention on its sometimes strained relations with the rest of the continent. “We wish to humbly apologize to them, and
Facebook Goes Down Temporarily In Parts Of Europe
Facebook was down temporarily in parts of Europe on Wednesday, with users in some countries outside the region also reporting problems. CERT.be, the federal cyberemergency team for Belgium, said Facebook was hit by a DDOS (distributed denial of service) attack.
Facebook Goes Down Temporarily In Parts Of Europe
Facebook was down temporarily in parts of Europe on Wednesday, with users in some countries outside the region also reporting problems. CERT.be, the federal cyberemergency team for Belgium, said Facebook was hit by a DDOS (distributed denial of service) attack.
Mugabe Blasts British Prime Minister David Cameron On Gay Rights
President Mugabe of Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe on Saturday told British Prime Minister David Cameron “to hell with you” over his calls to respect gay rights.”Nature is nature. It has created male and female,” Mugabe told thousands of supporters at
Mugabe Blasts British Prime Minister David Cameron On Gay Rights
President Mugabe of Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe on Saturday told British Prime Minister David Cameron “to hell with you” over his calls to respect gay rights.”Nature is nature. It has created male and female,” Mugabe told thousands of supporters at
Whitney Houston: Nelson Mandela Pays Tribute To Star
Nelson Mandela has paid tribute to Whitney Houston, the American singer and actress who died in her Los Angeles hotel room at the weekend. The former South African president, speaking through his eponymous foundation, extended his “deepest condolences” to the
Whitney Houston: Nelson Mandela Pays Tribute To Star
Nelson Mandela has paid tribute to Whitney Houston, the American singer and actress who died in her Los Angeles hotel room at the weekend. The former South African president, speaking through his eponymous foundation, extended his “deepest condolences” to the
South African Police Arrest ‘Resurrected’ Singer
South African police arrested a man on Monday after he claimed to be a popular musician who died in 2009, sparking a frenzy among the singer’s fans. Claiming that he is the late Zulu traditional music singer Khulekani Khumalo, also
South African Police Arrest ‘Resurrected’ Singer
South African police arrested a man on Monday after he claimed to be a popular musician who died in 2009, sparking a frenzy among the singer’s fans. Claiming that he is the late Zulu traditional music singer Khulekani Khumalo, also
MEND Claims Attack On Oil Pipeline
ABUJA – Militants in southern Nigeria claimed to have blown up a pipeline belonging to the Agip Oil Company, and threatened more attacks. The oil company has not confirmed the attack, which the Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger
MEND Claims Attack On Oil Pipeline
ABUJA – Militants in southern Nigeria claimed to have blown up a pipeline belonging to the Agip Oil Company, and threatened more attacks. The oil company has not confirmed the attack, which the Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger
Nelson Mandela mourns his sister and last surviving sibling
South Africa sent condolences to Nelson Mandela on Monday following the death of his youngest sister and last surviving sibling out of 31 others. Nokuthamba Mandela, 81, died Saturday, South African President Jacob Zuma said. The cause of death was
Nelson Mandela mourns his sister and last surviving sibling
South Africa sent condolences to Nelson Mandela on Monday following the death of his youngest sister and last surviving sibling out of 31 others. Nokuthamba Mandela, 81, died Saturday, South African President Jacob Zuma said. The cause of death was
Post amnesty Programme May End 2013
The post-amnesty programme instituted by the Federal Government for ex-militants in the Niger Delta region may end in 2013, instead of 2015 when it was originally planned to end. Special Adviser to the President on Niger Delta, Hon. Kingsley Kuku,
Post amnesty Programme May End 2013
The post-amnesty programme instituted by the Federal Government for ex-militants in the Niger Delta region may end in 2013, instead of 2015 when it was originally planned to end. Special Adviser to the President on Niger Delta, Hon. Kingsley Kuku,
Henry Okah’s trial postponed till October 1
JOHANNESBURG — A Nigerian terror suspect already jailed more than a year will remain in jail another eight months before his trial starts in South Africa, a judge ruled Monday. Henry Okah’s trial had been scheduled to start Monday. Instead
Henry Okah’s trial postponed till October 1
JOHANNESBURG — A Nigerian terror suspect already jailed more than a year will remain in jail another eight months before his trial starts in South Africa, a judge ruled Monday. Henry Okah’s trial had been scheduled to start Monday. Instead
Keshi, Amokachi to Cut Down Nations Cup TV Appearances
Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi and his assistant Daniel Amokachi will reduce their fringe work as television analysts during the Africa Nations Cup. Keshi and Amokachi are due in South Africa as expert analysts for satellite television channel Supersport during the
Keshi, Amokachi to Cut Down Nations Cup TV Appearances
Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi and his assistant Daniel Amokachi will reduce their fringe work as television analysts during the Africa Nations Cup. Keshi and Amokachi are due in South Africa as expert analysts for satellite television channel Supersport during the
Oprah’s Academy celebrates 1st graduates
Since her world famous chat show came to an end, Oprah Winfrey has had time to place further focus on her humanitarian work. This week she has taken a trip to South Africa, to visit the school for girls she
Oprah’s Academy celebrates 1st graduates
Since her world famous chat show came to an end, Oprah Winfrey has had time to place further focus on her humanitarian work. This week she has taken a trip to South Africa, to visit the school for girls she
Woman Killed In Stampede At South African Uni
One person has been killed and up to 20 injured in a stampede as students tried to register for classes at the University of Johannesburg. The university’s vice chancellor Ihron Rensberg said there had been a surge when the the
Woman Killed In Stampede At South African Uni
One person has been killed and up to 20 injured in a stampede as students tried to register for classes at the University of Johannesburg. The university’s vice chancellor Ihron Rensberg said there had been a surge when the the
