Paris Sports Venue Renamed in Honor of Ugandan Marathon Runner Rebecca Cheptegei.
A sports facility in Paris has been renamed in honor of Ugandan marathon runner Rebecca Cheptegei, following her tragic death after being set on fire by her partner. The 33-year-old…
Family of Nigerian Flag Designer Proceeds with Burial After Government Declines State Funeral.
The Federal Government has faced criticism on social media for failing to fulfill its promise of granting a state funeral to Taiwo Akinkunmi, the late designer of the Nigerian Flag.…
Parents of Olympian Cheptegei Call for Justice
The family of Ugandan Olympic athlete Rebecca Cheptegei has called for justice following her death in a Kenyan hospital on Thursday. The 33-year-old marathon runner succumbed to injuries sustained after…
Africa’s debt situation is “unsustainable and a recipe for social unrest” – UN
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called Africa's debt situation "unsustainable and a catalyst for social unrest" at the China-Africa Cooperation Summit in Beijing on Thursday. He urged for "deep reforms"…
Nigerians Troll and Unfollow Italian Club on Instagram Amid Osimhen Transfer Saga.
Nigerians have started unfollowing Napoli and flocking to Galatasaray's Instagram after Victor Osimhen’s successful transfer to the Turkish club. The 25-year-old Nigerian international was sidelined by Antonio Conte during the…
Zuma’s 21-Year-Old Daughter Becomes 12th Wife of 56-Year-Old Monarch
The 21-year-old daughter of South Africa’s former president, Jacob Zuma, is set to marry King Mswati III of Eswatini out of love, according to a spokesperson for the kingdom. Nomcebo…
Burkina Faso Confirms ECOWAS Exit with Omission of Bloc’s Logo on New Passports
Burkina Faso has introduced new biometric passports that no longer feature the logo of the West African regional bloc, ECOWAS, marking another step towards distancing itself from the alliance following…
Cheptegei, 33, Dies from Organ Failure After Severe Burns Inflicted by Partner in Land Dispute.
Ugandan Olympic athlete Rebecca Cheptegei has passed away in a Kenyan hospital, where she was being treated for severe burns covering 80% of her body after being attacked by her…
Dangote Unveils Colorless Petrol Sample as His Refinery Begins Operation
Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote is making headlines with his refinery's new colorless petrol, known as Premium Motor Spirit, which has just begun production. The Dangote Refinery, with a capacity of…
Miss Universe Nigeria to Seek Therapy After Xenophobic Abuse.
A beauty queen who faced xenophobic abuse in South Africa and became the subject of a government investigation has revealed to the BBC that she will be seeking therapy to…
