Across the African continent, these are the 5 stories you may have missed out on: DR Congo: Women mobilise money to get gang rape suspects to court After the trial of an alleged gang rape case was postponed due to lack of funds, some women on Thursday mobilized an amount of $450 for the judicial... Read More
For four years running TECNO has been part of the Lagos Fashion Week family, and this year TECNO was the Official Smartphone Sponsor. As always, TECNO didn’t disappoint as social media was awash with memorable highlights from the TECNO booth at the Lagos Fashion Week. The event had several fashion designers like the Fia factory,... Read More
The #TurnUpFridayWithInfinix show started last weekend on a rollercoaster with the one and only Energy Gad, the best DJs, and electrifying dance moves. If you like to party hard, be sure to tune in every Friday because this show gives you the best party experience on your TV. But that’s not the only thing you should look... Read More
Yemoja is the Yoruba Orisha or Goddess of the living Ocean, considered the Mother of All. She is the source of all the waters, including the rivers of Western Africa, especially the River Ogun. Her name, Yemoja, means “Mother Whose Children are the Fish.” YEMOJA FESTIVAL is a 17-day annual celebration that showcases Yorùbá religion... Read More
Across the African continent, these are the 5 stories you may have missed out on: First albino joins Malawi’s parliament An albino activist was sworn in to Malawi’s parliament on Thursday, a first in a country where people with albinism have suffered discrimination and killings. – Yahoo News reports. Dozens killed in jihadist attack in... Read More
Across the African continent, these are the 5 stories you may have missed out on: All sides have committed abuses in Tigray conflict, says joint UN, Ethiopia report All sides fighting in the war in Ethiopia’s northern region of Tigray committed violations that may amount to war crimes, according to a long-awaited joint investigation by... Read More
The BBNaija housemates were hosted to a turnt party by premium smartphone brand, TECNO, on Thursday, October 28th 2021. 23 out of the 26 “Shine Ya Eyes” housemates were present to grace the party and the atmosphere was nothing short of electric as they all arrived the venue in singles and groups. The housemates didn’t... Read More
If you think about the common household items you expect to find in many urban Nigerian sitting rooms and a GOtv decoder features in your mental image, it may not be because you have a fixation for the platform. It is perhaps because GOtv is increasingly the preferred Cable TV choice for millions of Nigerian... Read More
Most people assume that the journey has been seamless for Iyin Aboyeji, but this week’s episode of #WithChude shines a light on the entrepreneur and tech giant struggles in attaining the heights he has, allowing viewers and Chude Jideonwo, host of #WithChude and co-founder Joy. Inc, a glimpse into what life was before the fame... Read More
Across the African continent, these are the 5 stories you may have missed out on: Five Eritrean women’s U20 players go missing in Uganda Five Eritrean footballers from the women’s Under-20 national team have gone missing during a regional tournament in Uganda. – BBC Sport reports. US suspends duty-free access to Ethiopia over human rights... Read More
Across the African continent, these are the 5 stories you may have missed out on: Dozens feared trapped after building collapse in Nigeria’s largest city A 21-storey apartment building under construction in an upmarket area of Nigeria’s largest city has collapsed, with dozens of workers feared trapped under the rubble. – The Guardian reports. Ethiopian forces... Read More
Across the African continent, these are the 5 stories you may have missed out on: Former Congolese Prime Minister Clément Mouamba dies The former Congolese Prime Minister, Clément Mouamba, passed away aged 77 in the Saint Joseph Hospital in Paris, France, following a brief illness. – africanews reports. UK Covid boosters outstripping first jabs in... Read More
UAC Foods Limited, makers of Gala, has received HALAL certification, an internationally recognized standard which guarantees that products are safe for consumption by both domestic and foreign consumers. This has made Gala the first and only sausage roll in Nigeria to receive endorsement from the HALAL Certification Authority on its compliance with global practices on... Read More
Across the African continent, these are the 5 stories you may have missed out on: Soldier admits role in 1987 murder of Burkina Faso’s revolutionary leader Sankara A former army private admitted at a trial on Tuesday that he had helped transport a hit squad to assassinate Burkina Faso’s revolutionary leader, Thomas Sankara, 34 years... Read More
The last 10-15 years have seen a drastic increase in the number of reality TV shows in Nigeria. With a wide array of shows to choose from, many of which – like Africa Magic Yoruba, Igbo and Hausa- cater to niche audiences, no other pay-TV operator does it quite like MultiChoice in Nigeria. It is unarguable therefore that the satellite... Read More
Across the African continent, these are the 5 stories you may have missed out on: Sierra Leone’s women’s coach suspended over sexual abuse claims The head coach of Sierra Leone’s women’s football team Abdulai Bah has been suspended with immediate effect over allegations of “professional misconduct”. – BBC reports. Mali expels West African bloc representative... Read More
A serum is one of the most important parts of your beauty regimen as you and your skin age. While every other step in your routine has a unique role to play such as – a cleanser gets your face squeaky clean, a moisturizer hydrates and softens – but a serum is different in the sense... Read More
Lagos, Nigeria, 25 October 2021 – Facebook and Comic Republic have announced the launch of #NoFalseNewsZone online comic book, an exciting and educational comic series designed to help people think critically about the messages they see and read online. The series helps readers to identify false news and what they can do to help minimise its spread. ... Read More
Across the African continent, these are the 5 stories you may have missed out on: WHO vows cultural overhaul after Ebola sexual abuse scandal The World Health Organization has promised to overhaul its culture and operations in the wake of a sexual abuse and exploitation scandal involving many of its workers during the 2018-2020 Ebola response in the Democratic... Read More
First City Monument Bank (FCMB) has commenced the fifth edition of its #FCMBFlexxtern contest! The online contest (www.fcmb.com/Flexxtern) is designed for youths between 18 and 30 years. It will run between October 15 and 30, 2021 and offers young Nigerian graduates the opportunity to gain work experience through an internship which could eventually lead to full employment in reputable organisations. ... Read More
English Premier League and Spanish La Liga sponsor, Budweiser, is set to feature international football Kings, John Terry and Roberto Carlos in a new football-themed campaign tagged “Budweiser Game of Kings”. For the first time in Nigeria, EPL & La Liga Kings of football will engage in a football game alongside the best of the NPFL players. The announcement was made at a... Read More
Across the African continent, these are the 5 stories you may have missed out on: Benin’s parliament votes to legalise abortion Parliamentarians in Benin have voted to legalise abortion in the West African country, where it was already authorised under very restricted conditions. – Aljazeera reports. Why separatists in Cameroon and Nigeria have united Cameroon’s... Read More
Across the African continent, these are the 5 stories you may have missed out on: Kenyan long-distance runner Agnes Tirop found dead at her home Kenyan long-distance runner Agnes Tirop, a two-time world championships bronze medallist, has been found dead at her home, the country’s track federation has said. – Aljazeera reports. French soldier killed... Read More
Across the African continent, these are the 5 stories you may have missed out on: ‘Days without eating’: Madagascar sees world’s first ‘climate change famine’ Madgascar is experiencing what the UN has called the world’s first “climate change famine”, with food shortages a direct result of global warming. This is the fourth year in a row... Read More
Across the African continent, these are the 5 stories you may have missed out on: 3 Egyptian health ministry employees arrested over dumped COVID-19 vaccines Three Egyptian health ministry employees have been arrested after hundreds of thousands of dollars-worth of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccines were found dumped in a water drain. – Arab News reports.... Read More
Across the African continent, these are the 5 stories you may have missed out on: Congo’s $6 billion China mining deal ‘unconscionable’, says draft report Democratic Republic of Congo should renegotiate its $6 billion infrastructure-for-minerals deal with Chinese investors, according to the draft of a report commissioned by a global anti-corruption body of governments, companies... Read More
Across the African continent, these are the 5 stories you may have missed out on: Facebook’s role in Myanmar and Ethiopia under new scrutiny Whistleblower Frances Haugen’s testimony to US senators on Tuesday shone a light on violence and instability in Myanmar and Ethiopia in recent years and long-held concerns about links with activity on Facebook. –... Read More
Across the African continent, these are the 5 stories you may have missed out on: WHO backs rollout of world’s first malaria vaccine for children in Africa The World Health Organization (WHO) said on Wednesday the only approved vaccine against malaria should be widely given to African children, potentially marking a major advance against a... Read More
After years of clamour by advocates for Nigeria to avail new fathers of paid paternity leave, it appears some headway has been made. The Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Wednesday, September 29, 2021, approved two weeks of paid paternity leave after it reviewed its Public Service Rules (PSR,) for the first time since 2008. It... Read More
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