THE Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Sokoto State Council, says it is deeply saddened by the passing of its pioneer Chairman, Alhaji Ibrahim Biu. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Biu died at 81 on Friday in…
ACCESS Holdings Plc has announced the appointment of Mr Uche Orji, as an Independent Non-Executive Director of its subsidiary, Access Bank Plc. A statement on Saturday night by the bank says the appointment took effect from Jan. 7, following…
THE Senior pastor of Commonwealth of Zion Assembly COZA) Biodun Fatoyinbo had a double celebration as he marked his 50th Birthday ceremony and 25th wedding anniversary, In attendance were Former Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo, Bai Koroma (Nigeria and Sierra Leone)…
WHAT began as a captivating dance in 2023 has since transformed into a global musical revolution. South African artist Tyla, then only 21, mesmerised audiences when she swayed to the Amapiano beat—her arms and feet moving with effortless grace as…
GHANA’S parliament was thrown into chaos late Thursday night during a vetting session for new ministerial appointments. Lawmakers were seen pushing and shoving, with some damaging furniture and microphones, prompting police intervention. The disturbance occurred during a heated dispute over…
SENEGAL-BORN TikTok phenomenon Khaby Lame, celebrated worldwide for his silent, expressive videos that captivate millions, has been named a UNICEF goodwill ambassador. The 24-year-old digital icon, who now boasts over 162 million followers, addressed the youth of his native country on Friday as…
ACROSS Africa, remittances sent by migrants working abroad have become a vital economic lifeline, often outstripping Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and Official Development Assistance (ODA). In 2023, the continent welcomed approximately $100bn in remittances – nearly 6 percent of Africa’s Gross Domestic…
AT an extraordinary summit in Harare, leaders from the Southern African Development Community (SADC) have reaffirmed their strong support for the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) government amid a rapidly deteriorating security situation in the Eastern DRC. The meeting comes…
AFRICAN countries have taken bold commitments to implement clean cooking energy solutions to offset the devastating effects of open fire cooking which kills roughly 600,000 women and children annually across the continent. At the Mission 300 Africa Energy Summit held in Tanzania…
THE Federal Government says it has empowered 27,302 farmers in Niger to encourage agricultural productivity and enhance food security. The programme is being implemented in partnership with International Fund for Agricultural Development-Value Chain Development Programme (FG/IFAD-VCDP). Mrs Hadiza Isah, the…
