May 25 declared World Football Day – UN General Assembly
May 25 has been officially designated as World Football Day by the United Nations General Assembly, as per a resolution passed on Tuesday, May 7. T his decision allows football…
Microsoft closes West Africa operations in Nigeria
Reportedly, the affected employees will receive salary payments until June and will still be covered by health insurance. While the exact reasons for the decision remain unclear, sources suggest that…
Zimbabwe Urges Acceptance of New, Yet ‘Scarce’ Currency
Zimbabwe's Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube has issued a directive for all government bodies to embrace the newly unveiled gold-backed currency, Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG), amidst reports of critical scarcity. Ncube emphasized…
Court to Decide Fate of FDA Ban on Celebrities Promoting Alcoholic Beverages
Today, Ghana’s Supreme Court will deliver its verdict on the dispute between Ghanaian celebrities and the Food and Drugs Authority regarding the prohibition on celebrity endorsement of alcoholic beverages. Mark…
Kanayo O. Kanayo Introduces His First Son to the Nollywood
Renowned actor Kanayo O. Kanayo proudly introduced his eldest son, Clinton Onyeze, to the Nollywood community as he embarks on his journey in the film industry. Prior to the commencement…
April 2024 Breaks Global Temperature Records
According to Carlo Buontempo, Director of the Copernicus Climate Change Service, April 2024 continued the trend of record-breaking global temperatures. Buontempo emphasized that this pattern of unusually high temperatures has…
Chinese-Owned Gold Mines in Niger Closed After Reports of Livestock Deaths
Local authorities informed AFP on Sunday that several gold mines in northern Niger, operated by a Chinese company, were instructed to shut down temporarily after numerous animals died from drinking…
Trending video of students arriving prom in helicopter and expensive cars
A viral video captured the glamorous entrance of students arriving for their senior prom at Elite High School in Entebbe, Uganda. The footage showcased students adorned in luxurious attire, impeccably…
44 victims of Easter bus crash laid to rest in Botswana
At least 44 individuals who perished in a tragic bus accident over the Easter weekend in South Africa were laid to rest in Botswana on Saturday. Nearly 5,000 mourners, dressed…
Kenyan President Vows Support and Rebuilding Efforts in Wake of Floods
Kenyan President William Ruto has announced emergency financial aid for households impacted by flooding in Nairobi. During his visit to affected areas in the capital's densely populated informal settlements, Ruto…
