This year the Muslim holy month of Ramadan is likely to start on Tuesday, April 13. The pre-sunrise to sunset fast lasts anywhere from 10 to 21 hours depending on
6 Southern African Presidents To Meet Over Mozambique Crisis
Some six Southern African presidents are expected to meet over the crisis in Mozambique. They are to hold the urgent talks on Thursday, April 8, 2021. Presidents of Mozambique, Malawi,
Nigeria Gets New IGP
President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed a new acting Inspector General of Police (IGP) for Nigeria. DIG Usman Alkali Baba’s appointment was announced today. Akali Baba’s appointment is with immediate effect.
Gunmen Free Nearly 2,000 Prisoners In Nigeria
About 1,800 prisoners have escaped jail in Nigeria following attacks by gunmen. The attack, according to multiple local media reports in Nigeria, occurred in the south-eastern town of Owerri. “I
Death Toll In Myanmar Anti-coup Protests Hits 550
A human rights group has reported that at least 550 persons have been killed across Myanmar in security forces crackdown against anti-coup protesters. Multiple deaths were reported in Myanmar today,
Another Attack On US Capitol There has been another attack on the US Capitol. On Friday, April 2, 2021, local US media reports said a car rammed a barricade
Nigeria’s Air Force Jet Gone Missing A Nigerian Air Force fighter jet is reported to have gone missing while counter-insurgency mission in Borno State, Nigeria. Reports say the fighter
Lives & livelihood and Govt of Guinea tackle sanitation in Conakry
The Lives & Livelihoods Fund (LLF), a multilateral development initiative created by the IsDB and supported by several development cooperation partners, and the Government of Guinea today delivered 56 sanitation
Buhari Returns To UK For Medical Treatment
Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari, has dashed to the United Kingdom (UK) for medical care. His handlers say his latest trip to the UK is for a “routine medical check-up.” Mr
Obama’s Granny Dies at 99
Former United States president, Barrack Obama’s Kenyan Grandmother, Sarah Obama has died at age 99 in western Kenya. Sarah Obama, according to information gathered by DGN Online, was on admission
Namibia Marks 31st Independence Anniversary
On the 21st March 1990, Namibia gained her independence. On that day, the Founding President and Father of the Namibian Nation, Dr. Sam Shafiishuna Nujoma declared, “I move in the
Samia Suluhu Hassan Set To Become Tanzania’s First Female President
Samia Suluhu Hassan Tanzania is set to get its first ever female President following the sudden demise of its President, John Pombe Joseph Magufuli. Samia Suluhu Hassan, the current Vice
FEC Approves $1.5bn For Rehabilitation Of Port Harcourt Refinery
An amount of $1.5 billion has been approved for the rehabilitation of the Port Harcourt Refinery in Nigeria. The Federal Executive Council (FEC) approved the amount, says Personal Assistant on