New Year’s Eve isn’t celebrated the same way all over Africa. African New Year’s Eve parties are as varied as the continent’s cultures, religions, and social groups. Some are filled with prayer in West Africa, some are at music events in the south, and others are at fancy galas in North Africa. Fireworks and countdown […]
The first vlog often gets filmed in a small room, phone balanced on a book, fan humming above. The same search keeps repeating: vlog ideas for beginners, beginner vlog ideas, easy vlog ideas. The demand is simple. A topic that fits a normal day and still looks clean on screen. Why Vlogging Is Beginner-Friendly in […]
Detectives from the United Kingdom have arrived in Nigeria for what appeared a final lap of investigation ahead of preparation for the trial of a former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Mrs. Diezani Alison-Madueke. The detectives, who met with the operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for additional fact-finding, have already spent a […]
The 22-year-old midfielder made 97 appearances and scored 16 goals for Charlton and helped them win promotion to the Championship last term through the playoffs has been linked with possible moves to Arsenal, Manchester City, Celtic as well as teams in France, Germany and Portugal before he agreed on terms and a move to Ibrox […]
The decision by government this week to abolish the multi-currency regime and re-introduce the Zimbabwean dollar as the sole legal tender could be catastrophic as the local currency’s value may tumble against major currencies, plunging the country into hyperinflation. While some captains of industry and analysts welcomed the move, others were sceptical and critical. The […]
The First Lady, Rebecca Akufo-Addo, has led a donation of six ultramodern ambulances to six different hospitals across Ghana. The donation was made through her foundation, the Rebecca Foundation, with support from the Svani Group Limited. On Wednesday, June 26, Ms Akufo-Addo officially presented the ambulances to the beneficiary health facilities. In a Facebook post, […]
Former president Jacob Zuma has criticised the party’s leaders for failing to implement its programme of action. Zuma participated in a panel discussion on the ANC Youth League (ANCYL) in Sophiatown, Johannesburg on Thursday evening. While he made no mention of current ANC president Cyril Ramaphosa, he spoke of the importance of having a leader […]
Millions of African soccer fans dream of being at the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) to support their national teams, but not everyone can afford to do so. As it turns out, even those who can afford it are constrained by the infamous difficulties Africans face when they travel within the continent as Nigerian soccer […]
There has been several allegations and accusations of sexual assault against Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo, but it has mostly been from third parties. But one of his alleged victims Busola Dakolo is opening up about how it happened the first time. This is the second time an alleged victim is speaking out publicly about Fatoyinbo’s sexual […]
Michael Olunga scored a brace in Kenya 3-2 win over Tanzania in their second game of the ongoing AFCON tournament in Egypt on Thursday evening as Harambee Stars fight back to earn the three points in a five-goal thriller Tanzania got the first opportunity to break the deadlock but his effort went wide, ut Kenya […]
Algeria defeated Senegal 1-0 in their second match of the Group C in the ongoing AFCON tournament in Egypt, thanks to Youcef Belaili brilliant composure in front of goalkeeper Edouard Osoque Mendy. Senegal started the game in attacking manner but was unable to break the deadlock in the opening 45 minutes but Algeria was denied […]
Egypt star Amr Warda has been kicked out of their Africa Cup of Nations squad over sexual harassment towards a string of women. The 25-year-old PAOK midfielder who appeared as a substitute during the hosts’ 1-0 victory over Zimbabwe on Friday, will play no further part in his home tournament after the Egyptian FA announced […]
Seven police officers have been killed in a jihadist attack in restive North Sinai, Egypt’s interior ministry said on Wednesday. The attack near the regional capital El-Arish targeted an “assembly centre” for police, according to the ministry. Four assailants died “during clashes” following the attack, one when he detonated an explosives belt, it said. North […]
Tanzanian singing sensation Nasibu Abdul Juma, WCB Wasafi Records frontier aka Diamond Platnumz, releases a brand new single entitled “Kanyaga“. This is his third official single for the year, coming after the release of his previous singles ‘The One‘ and ‘Inama‘ featuring Fally Ipupa. Production credit goes to talented record producer, S2Kizzy. Reports has it […]
The Head of Delegation of the European Union to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Amb. Ketil Karlsen, on Wednesday said 62 million Nigerians live without access to improved water and spend over half an hour traveling to fetch water. The European Ambassador equally said the organization has spent more 260 million euros in reaching more than ten […]
Egypt beat Congo DR 2-0 to reach the last 16 of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations on Wednesday night at Cairo Internationa Stadium. The Pharaohs qualify reaches the knockout stage after beating unlucky Leopards and sits on top Group A after two matches. Egypt went ahead when Mohamed Salah’s cross was met by Aston […]
Emmanuel Okwi goal cancels by Khama Billiat as Zimbabwe held Uganda 1-1 in the Group A encounter at the Cairo International Stadium on Wednesday night. Coming from a 2-0 win over Congo in their first match as the Crane were seemed in be motivated in the early exchanges of the game against a determined Warriors […]
Kenneth Omeruo scores send half goals to send Super Eagles in the knockout stage of the 2019 African Cup of Nations after a 1-0 win over Guinea at the Alexandria Stadium on Wednesday evening encounter. Nigerian coach Gernot Rohr makes five changes from the matchday one squad that triumph over Burundi last Saturday with Chidozie […]
Super Eagles players have called off bonus striker after Nigerian president Muhammadu Buhari intervention ahead of matchday two encounters against Guinea on Tuesday afternoon at Alexandria Stadium. The three-time African Champions agreed to train for 30 minutes on Tuesday evening after schedule, after the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) promised to pay a win bonus from […]
Synthetic opioid use is booming, the United Nations said on Wednesday in a worldwide drug report that showed deaths in the United States from overdoses still rising and a “crisis” of tramadol use emerging in parts of Africa. “The opioid crisis that has featured in far fewer headlines but that requires equally urgent international attention […]