Graft Probe: AFDB Bows To US Pressure, Launches Independent Inquiry On Adesina

LAGOS JUNE 5TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The African Development Bank on Thursday launched an independent inquiry into allegations of embezzlement and preferential treatment against its embattled president Akinwumi Adesina, who is seeking re-election in August, its board of governors said. The investigation into Adesina, a former Nigerian minister for agriculture, follows calls for a probe by Washington, and…

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South Africa’s COVID-19 Cases Rise Amid Lockdown Ease

LAGOS JUNE 5TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Even as South Africa eases its coronavirus lockdown, infection numbers have started to rise quickly and President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Friday he was particularly concerned about the province around Cape Town. Western Cape, whose Table Mountain and wine tours make it a leading tourist destination, has become the country’s main coronavirus…

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Fire Razes Nigeria Presidential Villa

LAGOS JUNE 5TH (NEWSRANGERS)-There was a fire incident at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Thursday, Daily Trust reports. The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, described the incident as minor. Shehu attributed the fire incident to an electrical spark. The presidential aide said the incident was recorded Thursday…

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