The Cinema Exhibitors Association of Nigeria (CEAN), the country’s premier Film Trade Association Body, has announced good news for cinema lovers on the occasion of the International Cinema Day. Opeyemi Ajayi, the chairman of the…
Sudan ratifies law banning female genital mutilation
Sudan’s ruling body ratified a law banning the widespread practice of female genital mutilation, the justice ministry announced Friday, handing the movement for women’s rights in the African country a long-sought victory. The Sovereign Council…
Mashaba lays criminal charges after a leaked draft…
A draft Public Protector report containing findings against the former Johannesburg mayor and founder of The People's Dialogue, Herman Mashaba, has seemingly been leaked to the media. Mashaba has opened a criminal case, in terms…
Ex-Chadian leader temporarily released from Senegal jail
Jailed ex-Chadian leader Hissene Habre has been granted provisional release by prison authorities in Senegal where he is serving jail for atrocities committed during his presidency years back. Local portals including French outlet Dakaractu reported…
No one is above the law” – Adunni…
Beautiful actress, Adunni Ade has reacted to the arraignment of Funke Akindele by stating that no one is above the law. Adunni Ade shared a photo of herself with Funke Akindele with caption saying... If…
Mauritania enforces curfew
The government of Mauritania has imposed a night curfew to prevent spread of the coronavirus after two cases were confirmed. The measure came into force on Thursday evening at 8 p.m. local time and lasts…
Lagos to review law on money lending
The Ministry of Home Affairs in Lagos state has said government was planning to review the Laws on money lending activities in the state. Commissioner for Home Affairs Olanrewaju Elegushi made this known on Friday,…