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Nelson Mandela

Osinbajo: ‘To achieve peace, leaders must make sacrifices, risk their popularity’

John Ogunsemore Aug 31, 2021 0

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says true leaders – like late Nelson Mandela – must be prepared to make sacrifices, including risking their popularity, to achieve long-lasting peace in their land.According to a statement by his spokesman,…

News

Nelson Mandela’s Daughter, Zindzi is dead

NAN Jul 13, 2020 0

Zindziwa "Zindzi" Mandela, the daughter of Nelson Mandela, the late former president of South Africa, has died in Johannesburg.Her granddaughter Ndileka Mandela confirmed the information to DPA on Monday.According to state…

Foreign

South African President calls for Unity to Confront Challenges

Fatima Sule Feb 10, 2020 0

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Monday commemorated the 30th anniversary of Nelson Mandela’s release from prison, calling for unity to confront challenges. SEE ALSO: Former Daewoo Boss, Kim Woo Choong, Dies at 82 Ramaphosa was…

Government

Nelson Mandela’s Legacy Should Inspire African Leaders on Leadership – Buhari

Ismaila Chafe Dec 17, 2019 0

President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday said the legacies of former South African President, Nelson Mandela, should continue to inspire African leaders on the need to make sacrifices for the good of their countries.The…

Metro

PMAN urges FG to take action on xenophobia

Mateen Badru Sep 5, 2019 0

The Performing Musicians Employers’ Association of Nigeria (PMAN) has called on the Federal Government of Nigeria to take necessary actions against the recurring xenophobia incited killings of Nigerians in South Africa by the country’s…

News

Mandela is one of the most iconic leaders of our time – says UN Secretary-General on Nelson…

Harrison Arubu Jul 18, 2019 0

UN Secretary-General António Guterres has described late Nelson Mandela as an “extraordinary global advocate for dignity and equality” who anyone in public service should emulate.Guterres paid the tributes in a message to mark the …

World

Buhari extols Nelson Mandela’s value of humility, compassion

Ismaila Chafe Sep 25, 2018 0

President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday in New York extolled the immense values embodied by the late South African President and Nobel Peace Winner, Nelson Mandela.Mr Femi Adesina, the president’ Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, in…

World

Obama pays homage to late Nelson Mandela ahead of day to mark 100th birthday

News Agency of Nigeria Jul 17, 2018 0

Former U.S. president Barack Obama on Tuesday paid homage on Tuesday to the late Nelson Mandela, South Africa’s first black leader, to mark the centenary of his birth.Obama’s keynote address is one of the many events being held in…

Health & Relationships

Nigerian NGO wins 2017 Nelson Mandela-Graça Michel Award in mental health

News Agency of Nigeria Nov 29, 2017 0

Mentally Aware Nigeria Initiative (MANI), a non-governmental organisation, has won the 2017 Nelson Mandela-Graça Michel Innovation Awards in mental health, according to a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in…

World

UN celebrates Mandela’s service to humanity

Uju Jul 19, 2017 0

The UN on Tuesday commemorated the Nelson Mandela International Day on what would have been his 99th birthday, to honour his lifetime of service and dedication to justice and equality.Secretary-General António Guterres told a meeting of…

Government

Why 93-year-old Robert Mugabe Pretends To Sleep At Public Events – Spokesperson Reveals

Owolabi Oluwasegun May 12, 2017

The 93-year-old Zimbabwean President, Robert Mugabe has through his spokesman reacted to claims by some parties that he falls asleep at public events.The president's spokesman, George Charamba, while addressing the accusation from the…

Metro

Nelson Mandela Day participants urge Nigerians to imbibe his leadership values

Femi Famutimi Jul 19, 2016 0

Participants at the United Nations Information Centre (UNIC) organised Nelson Mandela International Day on Tuesday urged Nigerians to imbibe the leadership values that the late Nelson Mandela exhibited during his life time.The News…

Entertainment

Tiwa Savage Visits Late Nelson Mandela’s Home

Owolabi Oluwasegun Jul 15, 2016 0

Nigerian Artiste and Mavins music group's First Lady, Tiwa Savage who was in South Africa recently did not fail to pay homage to the home of the late African Legend, Nelson Mandela.During her visit to the home of the former South…

Uncategorized

Nelson Mandela 1918 – 2013, From Prisoner to President [Clip]

Features Editor Dec 6, 2013 0

Nelson Mandela, who led the emancipation of South Africa from white minority rule and served as his country's first black president, died at 95.The New York Times

Government

Mandela, Anti-Apartheid Icon, Mourned World Over

Derin Akinnuoye Dec 6, 2013 0

In nearly seven decades spent fighting for freedom and equality, Nelson Mandela inspired and challenged the world to stand up for others. As word of Mandela's death spread, current and former presidents, athletes and entertainers, and…

Uncategorized

Nelson Mandela returned home from Hospital

Features Editor Aug 31, 2013 0

Former South African president Nelson Mandela has returned home in Johannesburg after a prolonged stay in hospital.Mandela has been hospitalised since June 8 for a recurring lung infection, sparking a wave of support from fellow South…

Ticker

‘We’re told he hasn’t opened his eyes in Days and is unresponsive’: Nelson…

Features Editor Jun 24, 2013 0

Nelson Mandela is fighting for his life after his condition deteriorated Sunday, more than two weeks after he entered a South African hospital.The nation’s former president, known affectionately by his clan name, “Madiba,” has spent…

Government

Nelson Mandela Hospitalised

Aliyu Kolo Jun 9, 2013 0

The office of South Africa's president has announced that former leader Nelson Mandela has been taken to the hospital because of a lung infection.A statement from President Jacob Zuma's office said Mandela had a recurrence of the…

Metro

Nelson Mandela Discharged From Hospital, To Continue Home Care

Aliyu Kolo Apr 6, 2013 0

Former South African President, Nelson Mandela has been discharged from the hospital today and is to continue further management as an out-patient.Mandela has being constantly in and out of the hospital since December, 2012, when his…