08 Sep, 2024

Russia reopens Embassy in Burkina Faso Closed in 1992 as Putin continues charm offensive towards Africa

Russia on Thursday, December 28 reopened its embassy in Burkina Faso after almost nearly 32 years when the West African nation fell out with former colonial ruler France. The Burkinabe foreign ministry confirmed in a statement that “Russia formally reopened its embassy this Thursday in Ouagadougou.” Russia’s ambassador to Ivory Coast, Alexei Saltykov, said he […]

Emefiele regains freedom again

Former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele has been released from the Kuje Correctional Centre. Emefiele was released on Friday, December 22, after meeting up with his bail condition. Spokesperson for the Kuje Correctional Centre, FCT, Adamu Duza who confirmed this, said;  “I can confirm to you that he (Emefiele) has met his […]