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 Cinema Exhibitors Association of Nigeria (CEAN), said in a statement on Tuesday in Lagos that cinema lovers would enjoy discounted […]
Renowned for its abundance of diamonds, Botswana has once more made news with the finding of a massive 2,492-carat diamond, the second-largest jewel discovered in more than a century. Presented to the world at a special viewing event under President Mokgweetsi Masisi, the over half-kg diamond weighed. Clearly affected by the sight of the fist-sized […]
The former Côte d’Ivoire international goalkeeper has been tipped to join the club, which will be promoted back to Ligue 1 at the end of the 2023-2024 season. A past player at Stade d’Abidjan, a club with whom he made a good impression, Gbohouo set his sights on golf after just one season. However, for […]
It is against this background of great crisis and change across the globe that China is bidding to deepen ties with Africa. With emphasis that “the right time” is now, Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Chen Xiaodong spoke on Friday in the run-up to next month’s China-Africa summit in Beijing. Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected […]
Beyoncé Knowles continues her foray into the world of country music with the launch of a whisky brand called ‘SirDavis’ under the LVMH empire, entering the same industry that made her husband a billionaire and could push the superstar musician closer to the same title based on her performances. On Instagram on Tuesday morning, Beyoncé […]
Once known as monkeypox, the Mpox virus is resurging throughout several areas and the epicenter of this concerning epidemic is the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Particularly given that more than 70% of the cases have been recorded among minors, the DRC’s position is grim with over 18,000 cases documented and at least 500 deaths. […]
Chelsea’s Raheem Sterling’s future is now uncertain, with new manager Enzo Maresca casting doubt over whether the England winger will remain in the Blues’ squad this season. The absence of Raheem Sterling in Sunday’s 2-0 defeat by Manchester City has caused a stir, but the manager is playing for time and there is no intention […]
The United Arab Emirates, United States, Switzerland, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Egypt, the African Union, and the United Nations have come together on World Humanitarian Day to produce a strong unified statement tackling the continuing humanitarian situation in Sudan. The comment started with a silence to pay tribute to the humanitarian employees who have […]
Operating in Chad among Sudanese refugees, aid workers have alerted authorities about the worsening humanitarian crisis in the Darfur region of Sudan, where continuous conflict has produced conditions almost approaching famine. Recently returning from a trip in Nyala, Tammam Aloudat, a worker with Doctors Without Borders (MSF) stationed in South Darfur, detailed the severe hunger […]
Long engulfed in conflict, Goma, an Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) city, is currently the epicenter of the most recent and severe outbreak of mpox, once known as monkeypox. Located on the outskirts of Goma, the Nyiragongo General Hospital of the city has seen a notable rise of disease sufferers. Given its more […]
Egypt President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi and Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud saw the signing of a noteworthy military cooperation agreement between Egypt and Somalia on Wednesday, August 14, 2024 Held at Cairo’s Al-Ittowiczya Palace, the signing ceremony marks a significant step towards strengthening the bilateral ties between the two countries. Based on the results of President […]
In a deal that could cost almost £60 million, Manchester United have signed Matthijs de Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui from Bayern Munich. De Ligt has signed a five-year contract and Mazraoui a four-year deal, both with a one-year extension option. United may call Mazraoui up immediately to replace the injured Luke Shaw, who is expected […]
Following large arrests at a forbidden youth meeting in the southwest of Tanzania, several leaders of the main opposition party, CHADEMA, together with hundreds of their supporters, were released on Tuesday. More than 500 CHADEMA supporters—including Chairman Freeman Mbowe of the party and Vice Chairman Tundu Lissu—were arrested throughout Sunday and Monday. Human rights groups […]
This year, Fame Week Africa, to be held in Cape Town from 1 to 7 September, will put the spotlight on women in film, music, fashion and entertainment. It will feature a wide range of content sessions, film screenings, musical performances, fashion shows and networking events. A special highlight of the week is the popular […]
Prices on the menu at a small hotel on the outskirts of the Ethiopian capital have been erased. It was no mistake, say the waiters, as businesses in Addis Ababa struggle with rampant inflation since the government introduced a flexible exchange rate policy at the end of last month. The value of the Ethiopian birr […]
Currently struggling with a cholera pandemic that has engulfed West Africa is the Nigerian government. Medical professionals are advising citizens to keep good cleanliness when handling food and liquids as officials labor nonstop to stop the spread of this diarrhea ailment. To stop the cholera from spreading, Dr. Adewale Adeleye underlined the need of careful […]
Sign up your NIN with Airtel in a jiffy! Our step-by-step instructions for linking your NIN to your Airtel SIM card have you covered. National Identification Number (NIN) is a unique 11-digit number that identifies you as a citizen or legal resident of Nigeria. It comes from the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) after you […]
Africa is no stranger to political and economic instability, something that has been the root cause of extreme poverty on the continent. But African countries have a huge potential to improve their economy despite appalling economic conditions. The region is rich in natural resources having arable land, water, wildlife, forest, minerals, oil and natural gas. […]
Election Turmoil in Nigeria Amid accusations of fraud and violence, Nigeria’s ruling party clinched wins in two out of three states during the recent gubernatorial elections. These polls, known for their contentious nature due to the expansive powers of governors, witnessed fatalities and disputes. Violence and Incidents During Elections Despite a sizable security presence, unrest […]