Cyril Ramaphosa, a South African businessman and the President of South Africa, arrived in Ukraine, a country in Eastern Europe, on Friday, as part of an African peace mission. The South African presidency said on Twitter that the South African president would meet Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Oleksandrovych Zelenskyy, on Friday. Reportedly, the South African president […]
David Adeleke, aka Davido, an American-born Nigerian singer, songwriter, and record producer, has revealed that Cristiano Ronaldo, a Portuguese professional and famous footballer who plays as a forward for and captains Saudi Arabia’s Professional League club Al Nassr and the Portugal national team, is his “very good friend.” While appearing as a guest on the […]
Springbok captain Siya Kolisi is making good progress in his recovery from a knee injury and remains on track to be fit for the team’s Rugby World Cup defense. However, the outlook is less optimistic for utility back Frans Steyn. Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber provided an update on the players’ injuries during a press briefing […]
On Thursday, the conflict between two opposing generals in Sudan entered its third month with no end in sight. Planes attacked a town in the south for the first time, and the regular army accused paramilitaries of “abducting and murdering” a governor in Darfur. The conflict shows no sign of abating. Several witnesses informed AFP […]
South African lawmakers have voted in favour of a controversial new health insurance bill that aims to provide free universal health care to millions of poorer citizens. On Tuesday, South African MPs agreed to the National Health Insurance Bill (NHI), which will be implemented in stages at a cost of billions of dollars. Reportedly, the […]
The stock market jumped significantly after suspension of CBN governor Godwin Emefiele. Now investors are expecting better monetary policies & foreign investments. Nigeria’s stock market witnessed a significant surge on Tuesday, reaching its peak level since July 2008. The investors’ optimism stemmed from the suspension of Godwin Emefiele from his position as CBN governor, which […]
According to a note that was released on Monday evening by the State Department, the United States has modified its travel advice for Uganda following the promulgation in May of the “Anti-Homosexuality Law 2023“, which is considered to be one of the most repressive laws in the world. The legislation imposes severe punishments on anyone […]
In a recent interview, Jack Dorsey, co-founder of Twitter, revealed that Nigeria, along with India and Turkey, threatened to shut down the social media platform unless it complied with orders to restrict certain accounts. Dorsey mentioned that the situation in Nigeria was particularly concerning, as the government’s actions made it unsafe for Twitter employees to […]
According to the United Nations peacekeeping mission in the region, an attack on a camp for internally displaced persons (IDP) in the northeastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) resulted in the deaths of more than 45 individuals. It is thought that members of a coalition of militia groups known as the […]
Bola Tinubu, the current president of Nigeria, has urged Nigerians to be patient after his decision to remove a popular petrol subsidy that increased petrol, transport, and food prices. On June 12, the Nigerian President said in a broadcast to mark Democracy Day, “I admit that the decision will impose an extra burden on the […]
Bolanle Ninalowo, also known as Nino, a famous Nollywood actor, has said that he will feature in the Netflix hit movie Extraction 2, directed by Sam Hargrave. Reportedly, the Nollywood actor featured in the fan-facing stunt of Netflix’s movie Extraction 2. The Nigerian actor disclosed this information through a video on his official Instagram page […]
An assistance organisation that is based in the United States stated that roughly $900,000 was taken from its programmes in the Congo by personnel of the organisation who colluded with others from outside the organisation. GiveDirectly has stated that it has learned that members of its Congo team collaborated with individuals from outside the organisation […]
Day 3 of the WTC (World Test Championship) witnessed tough competition. The Indian cricket team and the Australian cricket team fought to be ahead in the match. A nail-biting match was seen in the World Test Championship (WTC) final at The Oval on Thursday. Day 3 produced great moments, was evenly balanced, was stitched with […]
The United States government made a similar announcement the day before, and on Friday, the World Food Programme (WFP) announced that it would also be halting a portion of its food aid to Ethiopia due to supply chain diversions. According to a news release issued by the PAM, “We will temporarily cease food aid in […]
Since it gained its independence, Ghana has requested assistance from the International Monetary Fund a total of seventeen times, which works out to an average of once every four years. However, obtaining a rescue package from the multilateral lender proved to be a more straightforward task this time around. Not least of all, since a […]
Meta Platforms, Inc., which owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, has announced plans to incorporate generative artificial intelligence (AI) into its platforms Facebook, Instagram, and Facebook Messenger. Mark Zuckerberg, Chief Executive Officer of Meta, has expressed willingness to incorporate AI into every single one of Meta’s products. He also talked about the inclusion of AI “agents” […]
Wrestling legend The Iron Sheik, whose real name was Hossein Khosrow Ali Vaziri, has passed away at the age of 81. The news was confirmed by the WWE, where The Iron Sheik had a successful career and became a popular figure in the 1980s. The cause of his death and the location were not disclosed, […]
The popular photo-sharing application Instagram promoted and connected a “vast network of paedophiles” seeking illegal underage sexual content on the platform, according to a recent report. According to a Wall Street Journal (WSJ) report, Instagram’s recommendation algorithms connected buyers and sellers of self-generated child sexual abuse material (SG-CSAM). Paedophiles advertised the sale of illicit “child-sex […]
Popular Nollywood actor and rapper, Harry Anyanwu, has caused a stir on social media with a video showcasing his impressive dance moves. The 63-year-old veteran actor was seen in the viral video displaying his agility and physical fitness as he danced energetically to the trending song ‘Ojapiano’ by KCee. In the footage, Harry wore jeans […]
The Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant is overseen by the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA), a government agency of South Africa that administers the country’s social security system. The SRD grant provides temporary assistance to people and families facing financial problems. Applying for the SRD SASSA grant is important to get financial help. […]