uche maduagwu allegedly arrested for coming out as gay

Uche Maduagwu Allegedly Arrested For Coming Out As Gay

Nollywood actor and social media personality Uche Maduagwu revealed that he got arrested by security operatives for coming out as gay. He announced the news on his Instagram account on July 7, 2022. He reportedly wrote on Instagram, “I was arrested this afternoon by security operatives for coming out as gay and for telling US […]

opec secretary general mohammed barkindo dies unexpectedly in nigeria

OPEC Secretary-General Mohammed Barkindo Dies Unexpectedly In Nigeria

The Secretary-General of the OPEC (Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries) oil cartel, Nigeria’s Mohammad Barkindo, died unexpectedly at the age of 63 on Tuesday in the country. The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNCP) announced the news on Wednesday. NNPC’s chief executive Mele Kyari wrote on Twitter, “We lost our esteemed Dr (Mohammad) Sanusi Barkindo. […]

inaki williams confirms nationality switch to play for ghana

Inaki Williams Confirms Nationality Switch To Play For Ghana

Athletic Bilbao striker Inaki Williams has completed his nationality switch to play for Ghana ahead of the 2022 World Cup. Former Spain international has also promised to give his all for the Black Stars of Ghana.  He confirmed his nationality switch in a post on his Twitter page. Later on, the Ghana Football Association also […]

an attack in mali leaves two un forces dead and five others injured

An attack in Mali leaves two UN forces dead and five others injured

Despite the presence of international forces and peacekeepers from the United Nations, Malian rebels, some of whom have links to al-Qaeda and ISIL (ISIS), have gained ground and momentum. According to the UN peacekeeping operation, two UN peacekeepers were killed and five others were seriously hurt when an improvised explosive device was used in the […]

for the first time in decades, somalia has approved foreign banks.

For the first time in decades, Somalia has approved foreign banks

It has been decades since Somalia has been open to international business, but on Sunday, the government of Somalia made the announcement that it has awarded banking licenses to two foreign firms. The Somali Central Bank said in a statement that the Egyptian bank Banque Misr and the Turkish bank Ziraat Katilim are the first […]

they danced and died tragic teen party mystery in south africa

They Danced And Died: Tragic Teen Party Mystery In South Africa

In a tragic incident in South Africa, 21 underage teenagers died after partying at a mysterious nightclub. “They died as they danced,” Police Minister Bheki Cele said.  Teenagers, including the 13 years old girl, died the weekend after a night out at a township tavern in South Africa. The main cause of death remains unclear. […]

Khaby Lame Makes History As He Becomes Most Followed TikToker In The World

Khaby Lame Makes History As He Becomes Most Followed TikToker In The World

Khaby Lame, a Senegalese-born social media influencer and content creator, has made history by becoming the most followed TikToker in the world. Currently, Lame has over 142.9 million followers on TikTok.  He achieved this new milestone on Thursday by defeating American TikToker Charli D’Amelio. TikToker Amelio has 142.5 million. Amelio was the queen of TikTok […]

kenya names star studded athletic teams for worlds commonwealth games

Kenya Names Star-Studded Athletic Teams For Worlds, Commonwealth Games

Five star-studded world champions are among the 45 athletes selected to represent Kenya at the 2022 World Athletics Championships scheduled to be held in July in Eugene, Oregon, in the United States. Athletics Kenya (AK) named the athletic team after the conclusion of the two-day joint national trials for Oregon 2022 and Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth […]

Zimbabwe Plans To Hike The Interest Rate To 190% As Inflation Shoots Past 191% In June

Zimbabwe Plans To Hike The Interest Rate To 190% As Inflation Shoots Past 191% In June

Zimbabwe’s central bank plans to hike the interest rate, already the highest in the world, to 190% to control the soaring inflation. A member of the bank’s monetary policymaking committee (MPC) announced the news as the bank seeks to put a brake on soaring inflation. Persistence Gwanyanya, a member of the MPC, said the intention […]

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A vast military exercise between the US and Morocco

On Monday, June 20, the United States and Morocco kicked off the massive annual military exercise known as “African Lion.” This came at a time when tensions between the North African kingdom and its neighbouring Algeria were at an all-time high. Around 7,500 personnel from ten different countries, including Brazil, France, and the United Kingdom, […]

kizz daniel’s ‘buga’ video hits 2.2 million views in 24 hours

Kizz Daniel’s ‘Buga’ Video Hits 2.2 Million Views In 24 Hours

In the latest development, Kizz Daniel’s ‘Buga’ video has hit over 2.2 million views on YouTube in just 24 hours. Oluwatobiloba Daniel, popularly known as “Kizz Daniel” has announced the news on his verified Instagram page.  Daniel thanked his fans on his Instagram account. He wrote, “Wow!! 2m in 24hrs THANK YOU WORLD VA’22 #BUGA.” […]

the african union condemns dishonest discussions with sudan

The African Union condemns “dishonest” discussions with Sudan

In an effort to put Sudan’s transition back on track following the military coup last year, the African Union has stated that it will not participate in talks that exclude major participants. So far, most of Sudan’s civilian actors have not taken part in talks with military officials that started earlier this month under international […]

top 5 most popular sports in africa

Top 5 Most Popular Sports In Africa

Africa is known for its achievements in numerous fields of sport. Africans love playing all kinds of sports. However, some sports are more famous than other sports in the African continent. Let’s know about the top 5 most popular sports in Africa.  Football Football is the most popular sport in Africa. Football is famous in […]

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UAE becomes the largest GCC investor in Africa

According to the report, which was based on a survey of 200 sub-Saharan African business executives, the UAE invested $1.2 billion in Sub-Saharan Africa during the previous five years, or 88% of all investments made between January 2016 and July 2021. The paper, which Dubai Chamber commissioned, looked at a number of themes that changed […]

kenya airways signs deal to buy 40 flying electric taxis

Kenya Airways Signs Deal To Buy 40 Flying Electric Taxis

In the latest development, Kenya Airways has signed a deal with Eve Holding Inc to purchase 40 flying electric taxis. Kenya Airways will introduce these taxis through its subsidiary, Fahari Aviation. Brazilian company EVE UAM LLC will bring the Electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (eVTOLs) aircraft to Kenya. eVTOL is an electric-powered cruise vehicle with […]

why does nigeria have few women in politics

Why Does Nigeria Have Few Women In Politics?

There are few women in Nigeria’s political structures. Currently, in the House of Representatives (HoR), out of 360 members, only 18 are women. Out of 109 senators, only 8 women are there. Out of 36 states of the federation, there are no female governors and just 2 female deputy governors. In the history of Nigeria, […]