South African Tribune

*Tihun, Sogbini Chiefdom, Bonthe District, Friday, 13 September 2024* - His Excellency President Julius Maada Bio has paid heartfelt tribute to his late sister, Elizabeth Baby Bio, during a funeral service at St. Joseph's Catholic Community Church in Tihun town, expressing that her passing has left a profound void in…

President Cyril Ramaphosa has declared that struggle stalwart and Cabinet veteran Pravin Gordhan will be honoured with a Special Official Funeral Category 2 on Thursday, 19 September 2024. Former Minister Gordhan passed away in the early hours of Friday, 13 September 2024, at the age of 75, following a period…

Prof. Sheriff Ibrahim, Director of Contemporary Africa-China Research in Nigeria, has called for leveraging China-Nigeria media cooperation to strengthen bilateral relations between the two countries. Ibrahim, who is also the Head of Department, Political Science and International Relations, University of Abuja, stated this during a news conference organised by the…

Alhaji Sani Zorro, a former National President of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), has appealed to the media to lead the efforts in rebuilding Maiduguri after the city's devastation by flood. Zorro made the appeal in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Kano. He said…

The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Adewale Adeniyi, has tasked the newly confirmed Deputy Comptroller-Generals (DCG) and Assistant Comptroller-Generals (ACG) on mentoring the service's personnel. Adeniyi made the call during the investiture of the officers at the service headquarters on Friday in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria…

The Federal Government has assured the public that the Alau Dam in Borno did not collapse during recent flooding, attributing the overflow to climate change and excessive rainfall. Prof. Joseph Utsev, Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, extended the government's condolences to the people of Borno State during a press…

Africa is home to 30 per cent of the world`s minerals reserves. When fully harnessed, these resources can play a critical role in the continent`s development story and in the ongoing energy transition. For instance, gold is a major component of Ghana's economy. As Africa's largest producer, it contributes 40…

Mr Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has attributed the rising cost of housing accommodation in FCT to market forces. Wike stated this in Abuja on Saturday when he visited Zeberced Limited Quarry, Kubwa-Abuja on Saturday, to see what the company was doing. While responding to questions…

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, has pledged unflagging support to private investors in the territory. Wike made the promise when he visited the Zeberced Limited Quarry, Kubwa, in Abuja on Saturday, to see what the company was doing. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)…

Mr Francis John, Executive Director, Kulikuli Entertainment Records Label, USA, has called for the promotion of Afrobeat music to set new global standards in the music industry. John made this call at the news conference and introduction of 'NYcee', KuliKuli Entertainment USA's first afrobeat artist to the world in Abuja.…