Tag: Nelson Mandela
Mandela’s recovery on track, says Zuma’s office
Former South African President Nelson Mandela’s recovery is ‘on track’ at his home in Johannesburg, the government said on Wednesday.…
Mandela discharged from hospital for homecare
South Africa’s ailing former leader Nelson Mandela was discharged from hospital on Wednesday after spending almost three weeks being treated…
Mandela spends Christmas in hospital
Ailing African icon Nelson Mandela is spending Christmas Day in hospital, his longest stay in care since being released from…
Mandela spends 14th day in hospital
Former South African President, Nelson Mandela, 94, spends his 14th day in a South African hospital today amid reports of…
Mandela responding to treatment, say doctors
Doctors caring for former South African President, Nelson Mandela, said he was responding to treatment for a lung infection, the…
Zuma Visits Mandela In Hospital
South African President Jacob Zuma on Sunday visited former President Nelson Mandela in hospital. Zuma expressed satisfaction on the condition…
Mandela admitted to hospital
Africa’s icon and former South African leader, Nelson Mandela was admitted to a hospital in Pretoria Saturday to undergo tests…
Mandela’s Doctors Die In Plane Crash
A military plane has crashed in South Africa’s mountainous east, killing 11 people, several media said Thursday, with one unconfirmed…
Hillary Clinton arrives Nigeria Thursday
US Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton is scheduled to arrive Nigeria on Thursday in continuation of her tour of African…
12m Kids Sing For Mandela On Birthday
South Africa’s 12 million schoolchildren sang happy birthday to Nelson Mandela as he turned 94 on Wednesday, at the start…
Obama pays homage to Madiba at 94
US President Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle Obama, paid tribute Tuesday to South African ex-president Nelson Mandela ahead of…
Mandela’s daughter SA envoy to Argentina
South Africa has appointed Zenani Mandela-Dlamini, a daughter of former President Nelson Mandela, as its ambassador to Argentina. The businesswoman…
Mandela moves back to ancestral Village
Former South African president, Nelson Mandela will on Tuesday move back to his residence in his childhood village of Qunu,…
Mandela home after laparoscopy
Nelson Mandela was given a clean bill of health and left hospital Sunday after a minor diagnostic procedure, soothing fears…
Mandela in hospital for abdominal test
Global anxiety over Nelson Mandela’s admission into hospital has been doused, with assurances from South African government officials and his…
Nigeria Needs More Promoters —Ajuwa
National Light Heavyweight champion, Sunday Ajuwa, has said that the only way Nigerian boxing can regain its lost glory is…
Mattson Shines At Mandela Gig
Ace photographer, Matthew Ibadin, the CEO of the popular photography studio in Lekki, Lagos, was the cynosure of all eyes…
The Life And Death Of Abiodun Thomas
My father’s profile may not read like that of our political heroes, national and world leaders like George Washington, Abraham…
Mandela to spend birthday with family
South Africa’s Nelson Mandela will on Sunday celebrate his 92 birthday in a private ceremony with family in Johannesburg, his…
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Loew Praises Team’s Mental Strength
Joachim Loew hailed Germany’s spirit after they came from behind to defeat Uruguay 3-2 in a thrilling game on Saturday…
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Mandela’s ”Heroic’ Send-Forth For Ghana, Squad Arrive Accra Monday
Former South African President Nelson Mandela yesterday met with Ghana’s Black Stars and gave the 2010 World Cup quarter finalists…
Mandela’s ”Heroic’ Send Forth For Ghana, Squad Arrive Accra Monday
Former South African President Nelson Mandela yesterday met with Ghana’s Black Stars and gave the 2010 World Cup quarter finalists…
Lagos West AC Solicits For New Voters’ Register
Members of the Lagos West Senatorial district of the Action Congress, AC, Lagos, Nigeria, yesterday rose from their 5th Senatorial…
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Mandela’s Great-granddaughter to be Buried Thursday
Zenani Mandela, 13, died when a car overturned last Thursday as it took her home from a pre-World Cup concert…