Bluesky, a tech startup with the aim of developing a decentralized social network protocol and an associated social networking service, backed by Jack Dorsey, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Square and a co-founder and former CEO of Twitter, has introduced some proposals for new moderation and safety tooling. The tech startup, which is Twitter’s […]
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has reported a drop in the prices of refilling 5 kg and 12 kg cylinders of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (Cooking Gas) in May 2023. The average retail price for refilling a 5 kg cylinder of Cooking Gas decreased by 6.07% on a month-on-month basis, going from N4,642.27 in April […]
The day after the presidential election in Sierra Leone, which went off quite peacefully and the votes for which are still being tallied, the police in Freetown made an announcement claiming they had deployed tear gas canisters to disperse opposition supporters in the city. This took place on Sunday evening. On Twitter, the primary challenger […]
Brymo Uchegbu, one of the most-sought-after actors in Nigeria, died on Wednesday night. The actor, popularly known as Don Brymo, reportedly passed away in his sleep. Mayor Ofoegbu, Don Brymo’s colleague, confirmed the sad news. He posted a message of tribute on the demise of the Nollywood actor Don Brymo. He said, “Plan for tomorrow […]
The NBA picks talented players from diverse backgrounds to present at the biggest basketball stage. The NBA has selected 2 African players from Nigeria & Senegal. In the 2023 NBA draft, the San Antonio Spurs had the first pick and selected Victor Wembanyama, an incredibly talented player from France. However, it wasn’t until the second […]
Nigerian Fireboy DML is once reigning hearts of music lovers with his latest new single YAWA that oozes an enthralling beat and catchy lyrics. Still riding high on the success of his last song Someone, he has now taken it to another level with YAWA. With each new release, Fireboy DML has taken Nigerian music […]
On Saturday, citizens of Sierra Leone are heading to the polls to vote in hotly contested presidential and legislative elections. These elections take place in the midst of worldwide pleas for peace and a crisis in the cost of living that helped spark violent riots last year. The West African nation’s economy, which had never […]
A formal complaint consisting of 170 pages has been submitted against the President of Senegal, Macky Sall. His primary opponent, Ousmane Sonko, has submitted a criminal complaint in France alleging that the defendant committed “crimes against humanity” between the months of March 2021 and June 2023. During a news conference on Thursday (June 22), Sonko’s […]
On Thursday, a group of protestors stormed the parliament in Ghana, demanding that sanitary pad taxes be removed. Protesters said that the government of Ghana should remove the 20% import tax and 12.5% Value Added Tax (VAT) on sanitary pads. Import tax and VAT have made sanitary pads expensive in the country. According to the […]
The Bank of America Chicago Marathon, an event of marathon running, is scheduled to take place on October 8, 2023. The reigning champion, Ruth Chepngetich, is determined to defend her title and achieve her third consecutive victory in Chicago. Ruth Chepngetich, from Kenya, delivered a remarkable performance in the previous year’s marathon, finishing with a […]
Bidemi Kosoko, who is famous for her work in Nigeria’s Nollywood industry, has cried out on social media over a robbery incident at her house. Popular Yoruba Nollywood actress took to social media to share about an incident in which she was robbed by her maid. She wrote on Instagram that she was robbed by […]
The Malian basketball federation (FMBB) has faced heavy penalties from FIBA, the international governing body for basketball, following revelations of sexual abuse of minors within the federation. The sanctions were announced on June 21, 2023. The former coach of Mali’s U19 national team, Amadou Bamba, has been banned for life from holding any position or […]
On the evening before the so-called summit for a New Global financial Pact, French President Emmanuel Macron met with his colleague from Chad, Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno, for a discussion. This meeting took place on Wednesday, June 21. Restructuring debt and reducing poverty through the realignment of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals for 2030 […]
Muhammad Shehu, the chairman of the Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation, and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), an agency of Nigeria, has said that the salaries of elected Nigerian politicians, judges, and public office holders will be increased by 114 per cent. Muhammad Shehu presented the reports of the reviewed salaries package to Nasir Idris, governor of Kebbi, a […]
On Tuesday, June 20, Sierra Leone’s incumbent president, who is seeking re-election, held his last rally in the nation’s capital, Freetown’s Lumley Beach. A demonstration for Julius Maada Bio was the last one to take place in the nation’s capital before voting began on Saturday, June 24. Additionally, voters will choose the members of the […]
In a thrilling match during the CAF Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers (AFCON), Burundi emerged victorious over Namibia, securing their place in the final against Cameroon. The match, which took place on Matchday 5 in Group C, ended with a 3-2 scoreline in favor of Burundi. The game started with an early goal from Burundi’s […]
Habeeb Olalomi Oyegbile, popularly known as Portable, has been making headlines in Nigeria because of his lifestyle and singing talent. Portable, a Nigerian singer, rapper, and songwriter, has been given the Golden Star Artist of the Year award for his efforts in the singing industry in Nigeria. On Monday, he was given the prestigious award. […]
According to community leaders and local authorities, at least 13 people have been killed in new skirmishes between farming and herding groups in central Nigeria since Friday. Herder and farmer groups in the central state of Plateau, who are contending over the usage of land and resources, have been known to engage in violent combat […]
Airtel Nigeria has officially launched its 5G network, becoming the second provider to offer 5G services in the country. The launch comes six months after Airtel won the auction for the 3.5GHz spectrum license conducted by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). The initial rollout will cover four cities: Lagos, Ogun, Abuja, and Rivers. Airtel will […]
Omnia Holdings, a South African-based fertilizer manufacturer, has reported a significant achievement in its annual profit for this year. The company experienced a remarkable 10% increase in its annual profit, showcasing its strong financial performance. This growth can be attributed to various factors that contributed to Omnia’s success. Despite facing challenges in the form of […]