Author: Obiajulu Joel Nwolu

Obiajulu Joel Nwolu is an established writer at africannewstoday.com. He is passionate about African affairs. He loves writing about interesting facts relating to the African continent and enjoys sharing his knowledge with others.
APC Crisis: Victor Giadom Emerges Parallel Acting National Chairman
News, Nigeria

APC Crisis: Victor Giadom Emerges Parallel Acting National Chairman

Oluwole Afolabi counsel to Victor Giadom, Deputy National Secretary of the All Progressive Congress (APC) has declared him as the legitimate Acting National Chairman of the APC. This development has complicated the leadership crisis rocking the ruling party. Afolabi in a statement on Wednesday claimed that a court in FCT had recognised Giadom as the Acting chairman. Afolabi cautioned Ajimobi against parading himself as the Chairman of the APC or risk contempt of court. He said a statement issued by the party affirming Senator Abiola Ajumobi as Acting Chairman must been have issued in error or out of ignorance of the order of the FCT High Court issued on 16th of March, 2020, by Hon. Justice S.U Bature in Suit No. FCT/HC/M/6447/2020. Consequently, Giadom addressed members of...
Covid-19, Ebola, Measles in Congo… How prepared is Congo?
Congo, Ebola, News

Covid-19, Ebola, Measles in Congo… How prepared is Congo?

Africa against Triple Threat!!! As the world battles the deadly corona virus which has stretched the health facility of even the best health care systems in the world, the Democratic Republic of Congo seems even more embattled. The Central African country faces a fight against triple health threats- COVID-19, Ebola virus and Measles. Each of these diseases prove fatal when prevalent in a society, how much more when a single country has to contain the three simultaneously. Congo has currently recorded 4,974 cases of coronavirus with 112 deaths as at 16 June, 2020. Africa as continent has a total of 257, 843 cases and 6,926 deaths. It comes at a time when the country is equally battling a measles epidemic that has claimed the lives of about 6,000 people according to health reports....
China to Unite with African Leaders Against COVID-19
Africa, China, Covid-19, Economy, News

China to Unite with African Leaders Against COVID-19

The President of China Xi Jinping is scheduled to host a virtual summit with African leaders in solidarity against coronavirus on Wednesday in Beijing, China. This was announced by Hua Chunying, spokesperson of Chinese foreign ministry. The summit will be held at the instance of China; South Africa, the rotating chair of the African Union (AU); and Senegal, co-chair of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation. It will hold through video link. President Xi will present a keynote address at the summit. In attendance will be leaders of African countries, members of the African Union (AU) Assembly of Heads of State and Government and chairs of major African subregional organisations. Equally invited as guests are secretary-general of the United Nations and the director-general of the Wor...
African Football Federations Shortlist Clubs to Partake in Covid-19 Fund Raising Competition by FIFA
Africa, Covid-19, News, Sports

African Football Federations Shortlist Clubs to Partake in Covid-19 Fund Raising Competition by FIFA

World football governing body - FIFA plans to raise funds to combat corona virus through a competition among continental Confederations when clubs are cleared to restart play with fans in stadiums. Each federation is expected to shortlist 16 teams for the competition. The clubs selected to represent the African continent are as follows: Enyimba Kaizer Chiefs Al Ahly Esperance TP Mazembe Hearts of oak Orlando Pirates Zamalek KCC Zesco United El Merika Sudan Gor Mahia Enugu Rangers AS Vita Raja Casablanca Wydad CASABLANCA The tournament will be played for a month concurrently in each continent over two legs. The funds raised will be managed by FIFA who would reward participating clubs at the Hall of Heroes in Zurich, Switzerland. Reports say, participating clubs we...
Kenya Relaxes Burial Guidelines Amid Increased Cases of Covid-19
Covid-19, Kenya, News

Kenya Relaxes Burial Guidelines Amid Increased Cases of Covid-19

  The Kenyan ministry of health has relaxed guidelines relating to the burial of COVID-19 victims. Kenya had established a guideline which required victims of corona virus to be buried not more than 48 hours after death. Families of victims had been forced to hurriedly bury their relatives to evade breaking the rule. Some had to put their loved ones to the grave at night. The director general of ministry of health, Patrick Amoth has disclosed that the relaxation is due to findings that people stand a low risk of contracting coronavirus through dead bodies if well handled. “If you look at the transmission of Covid-19 against other infections, there is very little likelihood that one stands a chance of getting infected from a body, if treated well,” he said. Reports say a...
Congo Witnesses New Ebola Outbreak – 17 Infected, 11 dead
Congo, News

Congo Witnesses New Ebola Outbreak – 17 Infected, 11 dead

The Democratic Republic of Congo is facing a new outbreak of Ebola virus in some parts of Equateur. Medical authorities on Monday said up to 17 people have been infected of the virus in the western province while a further 11 have died. Health authorities in Congo had last week reported 12 infections at a time when the country is equally battling a measles epidemic that has claimed the lives of about 6,000 people coupled with over 4,800 coronavirus cases with 112 deaths. The Central African country whose health system does not rank among the best in the African continent faces a tough battle against 3 deadly diseases. The National Institute of Biomedical Research has reported an increased spread of the virus since a cluster of infections were confirmed in the city of Mbandaka o...
Most-At-Need Sudanese to Get Direct Cash Payments from Government
Covid-19, Economy, News, Sudan

Most-At-Need Sudanese to Get Direct Cash Payments from Government

Citizens of Sudan are set to receive direct cash transfers  from next week as part of experimental programme as the country attempts to ease off expensive subsidies. Sudan’s capital Khartoum has been striving to revive its faltering economy. This latest attempt is aimed at improving the lot of the city and the country at large. Sudan has faced an inflation rate of almost 100% and the currency facing a free fall. The government has had to print money to subsidise basic necessities like bread, fuel and electricity. The country has a foreign debts rate of about $62 billion. Last week, its government started talks that could usher international finance support by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) through a non-funded programme. Under first phase of the new pilot cash payment progr...
Congo Loses Veteran Politician Pierre Lumbi to Covid-19
Congo, Covid-19, News

Congo Loses Veteran Politician Pierre Lumbi to Covid-19

Congo mourns the passing of veteran politician Pierre Lumbi who died as a result of corona virus. Lumbi who died on Sunday 14 June, 2020 was an advisor of former President Joseph Kabila and afterwards a figurehead in the opposition. He comes the highest placed victim of the novel coronavirus in Congo. He was equally a popular member of civil society in the 1990s, Lumbi held several ministerial portfolios before advising Kabila on security. Lumbi was elected as a Senator for South Kivu province in 2016 and worked as campaign manager for Martin Fayulu in his bid to win the 2018 election. Fayulu tweeted, “Very saddened by the death of Senator P. Lumbi.” He died at the Centre Medical in the capital city of Kinshasa, due to complications relating to coronavirus said his family. T...
Banditry in Katsina: Bandits Aided by Traditional Rulers- Garba Shehu
Boko Haram, Crime, Fulani Herdsmen, News, Nigeria, Security, Terrorism

Banditry in Katsina: Bandits Aided by Traditional Rulers- Garba Shehu

  Presidential spokesman, Garba Shehu has accused traditional rulers in Katsina state, Nigeria of sponsoring bandits in the state. Shehu made the claim in a chat with Sunrise Daily, a Channels Television programme on Monday, in the nation’s capital – Abuja. He alleged that traditional rulers do help gunmen in the state evade attack by security agencies. Katsina which is the home state of President Muhammadu Buhari has faced a spate of violent attacks by gunmen who had wreaked havoc in the state in recent past. Their attacks have resulted in loss of lives and property. The media aid of the president said there are individuals who are profiting from the chaos and are determined to frustrate attempts at curbing them. He said, “It is not that we are making direct accusation...
Thuli Madonsela Expresses Lack of Interest in Public Office
News, South Africa

Thuli Madonsela Expresses Lack of Interest in Public Office

Erstwhile South African public protector, Thuli Madonsela has expressed a lack of interest to contest election for parliament. Speculations in the media had promoted Thuli Madonsela as a candidate for parliament. However, Madonsela has said she does not fancy the job at the moment. In a chat with Sunday Times after the order for parliament to amend the Electoral Act to pave way for independent citizens to run for general elections outside the party-political lists by Constitutional Court, in South Africa,  Madonsela posited the judgement would aid eradicate the arrogance of political office holders. Madonsela urged parliament to utilize the opportunity to implement the 17 years old recommendations of Van Zyl Slabbert commission report which had been ignored for ages. She is quo...