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Court Sets March 19 for Ruling on Nnamdi Kanu’s Bail Request
The Federal High Court in Abuja has scheduled March 19, 2024, as the date for ruling on the fresh bail application filed by...
US Ambassador Supports Nairobi for African Grammy Headquarters
US Ambassador to Kenya, Margaret ‘Meg’ Whitman, has expressed her support for Kenya to become the headquarters of the African Grammy Awards. The...
FairMoney Moves to Acquire Umba, Strengthening its Foothold in African Fintech
FairMoney, a digital bank headquartered in Paris with roots in Lagos, is reportedly in talks to acquire Umba, a credit-led digital bank operating...
Kanye West Announces Global Tour, Setting Sights on Lagos and Nairobi
Grammy-winning rapper Kanye West is set to hit the road for a world tour. He revealed his plans via an Instagram story update....
‘Nigeria Has Only 14 Radiotherapy Centres, No Functional Gamma Camera’ – Nigerian Nuclear Regulatory Authority
The Nigerian Nuclear Regulatory Authority (NNRA) has revealed that Nigeria has only 14 radiotherapy centres and no functional gamma camera to serve its...
Lagos Ranked Sixth of African Cities with the Highest Crime Index At the Start of 2024
Lagos, Nigeria, has ranked 6th in Africa and 26th globally in the latest crime index released by Numbeo. With a crime index of...
Africa’s Crime Hotspots: Pretoria Leads with 81.8 Crime Index
Crime is a pervasive issue that transcends borders, and Africa is no exception to its presence. When delving into crime rates on the...
The Carnage in the Middle Belt of Nigeria
“Two killed, five left injured…” The president has expressed deep sorrow over the killings “One hundred fatalities were recorded and several thousand displaced,”...
Some Historical Perspective of the Carnage in the Middle Belt of Nigeria
“Two killed, five left injured…” The president has expressed deep sorrow over the killings “One hundred fatalities were recorded and several thousand displaced,”...
Brit Awards: Burna Boy, Rema, Tyla, Others Bag Nominations
African superstars, Asake, Burna Boy, Rema, Tyla and Libianca have been nominated for the 2024 Brit Awards. In the Best International Artist category,...
Julius Malema to meet with Ghanaian Youth at ‘AriseGhana’ Event
Julius Malema, leader of South Africa’s Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) party is scheduled to arrive in Accra, Ghana on January 23, 2024 for...
Resilient ‘Steve’ Mosquito Sparks Malaria Crisis in Africa
The recently identified mosquito species, colloquially named “Steve” (scientifically Anopheles stephensi), is causing a surge in malaria infections across Africa, raising significant public...