According to the Minister in the Presidency responsible for the State Security Agency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, senior national security officials from South Africa, China, Russia, India, and Brazil were scheduled to advance, among other things, their shared “BRICS agenda and cooperation on security-related matters.” At the 13th National Security Advisors Meeting of the BRICS, which took […]
The Nigerian government earned N80.86 billion. In the first six months of 2023 from the Electronic Transfer Levy (EMT). The EMT was introduced as a replacement for Stamp Duty and charges a single fee of N50 on electronic deposits of N10,000 and above. It was created to generate additional revenue from the growing use of […]
In this article we are listing the world’s 10 most influential leaders. These 10 leaders are shaping the political landscape in a number of ways. They are advocating for different policies, representing different constituencies, and using different approaches to leadership. It will be interesting to see how their influence evolves in the years to come. […]
Apple, the world’s largest technology company by revenue, has tested its ChatGPT rival generative AI-based app among its employees. According to a report by Bloomberg’s Mark Gunman, the new Apple’s AI offering is helping employees for internal work. Apple has pushed for its AI offering ready by next year. The app can summarize text and […]
Representatives of almost 20 countries, EU officials, and representatives of international organisations gathered in Rome on Sunday, July 23, for a one-day summit. As Europe looks to Africa and the Middle East to permanently replace Russian supplies, Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni organised the meeting in an effort to position her nation as a leader in […]
Tanzanian singer Diamond Platnumz has recently been in the spotlight for allegedly sampling songs from top Nigerian artists in his music. He has been known to work with Nigerian musicians in the past and seems to be a big fan of their music. Some of the Nigerian hit songs that Diamond Platnumz’s work is said […]
Edday Nderitu, the wife of Mugithi musician Samuel Muchoki, also known as Samidoh, confirmed her separation from the musician on Saturday. Edday Nderitu clarified that she is not in any polygamous union. She dumped the Mugithi star over what she termed as a toxic environment. Edday Nderitu claimed that Samuel Muchoki’s toxic behaviour affected her […]
The Algerian-backed Polisario movement has stated that Israel’s decision to recognize Moroccan sovereignty over the contested Western Sahara is meaningless. “Such a position emanating from the Zionist entity or any other party to legitimise the Moroccan occupation of Western Sahara is null and void,” the “Sahrawi Ministry of Information” said in a statement on Wednesday […]
South Africa, which will be hosting the BRICS group’s next summit, announced on Thursday that over twenty countries from all over the world have submitted applications to join the BRICS group, which now comprises five nations, and an equal number of other countries have expressed interest in doing so. The BRICS group, which consists of […]
Telkom, a South African wireline and wireless telecommunications provider, has won a court case against Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa, the president of South Africa. Last year, the president issued Proclamation 49, giving the Special Investigative Unit (SIU) authority to investigate allegations of misconduct by Telkom company and some of its employees. The allegations were about some […]
Nigerian music sensation Rema is making waves globally and has now teamed up with legendary basketball player Michael Jordan for an Air Jordan advertisement. Rema features prominently in the advert, alongside other international superstars like Luka Doncic and Teyana Taylor. The clip of the Air Jordan advert went viral, sparking excitement in the Nigerian social […]
Jacob Zuma, Former President of South Africa, has extended his trip to Moscow, the capital of Russia, as the Department of Correctional Services (DCS), a department of the South African government responsible for running South Africa’s prison system, decides his fate. Jacob Zuma went to Russia for a medical treatment. He was meant to return […]
On Wednesday, July 19, the opposition organised a second round of rallies, and during that wave, Kenyan police officers and protesters—some of whom were throwing stones—fought one another. The skirmishes, which resulted in the deaths of at least 12 people, The opposition has called for nationwide demonstrations to take place over the course of three […]
In the Diamond League standings for men’s 100-meter race, Akani Simbine from South Africa has taken the lead after winning the Silesia Diamond League on July 16. He narrowly defeated Fred Kerley, the reigning World 100-meter champion, with a photo-finish, finishing in 9.97 seconds. With this victory, Simbine secured his second successive win this year, […]
Satya Nadella, an Indian-American business executive who is the executive chairman and CEO of Microsoft, has joined the Threads app, which is known as the “Twitter killer” app. After joining the Threads app, Satya Nadella announced an AI partnership with Meta. He wrote on Threads, “What a great day to join Threads! We are thrilled […]
Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, the President of Somalia, has spoken out against the terrorist organisation Al-Shabab for its blockade of the town of Baidoa in the country’s southwestern region for the past week. According to the authorities, an Islamist group has obstructed supplies entering and leaving the region, making the hunger that the record drought and […]
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has increased the pump price of petrol, from N537 to N617 per liter. The pump price of petrol is also known as Premium Motor Spirit (PMS). This adjustment was observed at some filling stations in Abuja and is expected to be implemented nationwide. The decision by NNPCL indicates […]
Kenya Kwanza, a Kenyan political alliance currently headed by Kenyan President William Ruto, aims to secure a deal with Azimio political party in order to end the anti-government protests. Azimio political party has come under intense pressure from Kenya Kwanza political leaders and religious leaders to call off the planned protests scheduled for Wednesday, Thursday […]
The European Union and Tunisia inked a “strategic partnership” on Sunday in Tunis, with the primary focus on the battle against illegal immigration and the secondary goal of providing support to the North African nation in the face of significant economic challenges. Ursula von der Leyen, the President of the European Commission, expressed her satisfaction […]
