Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Nigeria Loses Top Fuel Importer Spot to South Africa

Popular Nigerian singer and rapper, Ice Prince Zamani, has offered a refreshing perspective on the perceived rivalry between Nigerians and South Africans on social media. In an insightful conversation on the Afrobeats Podcast hosted by British-Nigerian media personality, Adesope Olajide, aka Shopsydoo, Ice Prince described this dynamic as nothing more than a “family feud.” Ice... Read More

adesope olajide, Afrobeats podcast, Family Banter, Ice Prince, nigeria, Social media rivalry, south africa

August 28, 2023

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5 Key Facts About BRICS Expansion and Nigeria’s Deliberations on Membership

The expansion of BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa) membership is poised to reshape global economic dynamics and potentially challenge the supremacy of US-dominated financial institutions like the World Bank and the IMF. Here are five essential insights into this development and the significance of Nigeria’s absence from the newly admitted members. Nigeria’s decision... Read More

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brazil, BRICS, China, expansion, India, Membership, nigeria, Russia, south africa, United States of America

August 8, 2023

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All African Teams Exit 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup as France Defeats Morocco 4-0

France sent a resounding message in the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup as they secured a spot in the quarter-finals, setting the stage for a mouthwatering showdown against Australia. Their blistering performance saw them dispatch Morocco with a crushing 4-0 defeat, abruptly ending the North African nation’s remarkable journey. The French side, under the guidance... Read More

The Sports Blog

2023 FIFA Women's World Cup, African Teams, england, France, Morocco, Netherland, nigeria, south africa

May 19, 2023

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Who Are The Biggest Bookies In South Africa?

Introduction Sports wagering has been a favored hobby for countless South Africans for decades. There has been a substantial uptick in the progress of the sphere lately. The reason is simple. More bookies are entering the market. However, who are the dominant forces in the industry? This discourse scrutinizes more deeply the top sportsbooks in... Read More

South African Rapper AKA killed in drive-by shooting

IOL News reports that on Friday night in Durban, South Africa, the famed South African rapper Kiernan ‘AKA’ Forbes was shot and killed in a drive-by shooting. Another individual, thought to be AKA’s security, was injured, according to the South African news portal. A second victim, who has not been publicly identified but is believed... Read More

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AKA, dead, drive-by shooting, rapper, shot, south africa

January 21, 2023

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Tunde Ednut celebrates his birthday in Atlanta, Russia, London, South Africa, and 10 Nigerian states

Tunde Ednut, a well-known Nigerian musician who became a blogger, had parties for his 37th birthday today in about 15 locations around the world. The famous blogger wanted to celebrate his new age, so he had his friends kill cows and throw parties in his honor in 10 Nigerian states: Lagos, Abuja, Benin, Port Harcourt, Anambra, Owerri,... Read More

Blogs

10 Nigerian states, Atlanta, cows, London, Obi Cubana, Psqaure, PVC, Russia, south africa, Tunde EDNUT

January 19, 2023

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It’s a taboo to date a Nigerian in South Africa – Khosi #BBTitans

Khosi, a housemate on the reality show Big Brother Titans, has claimed that dating a Nigerian man is socially unacceptable in South Africa. Khosi, whose love interest in the house is a Nigerian, Yemi disclosed this to Jennie O and Ebubu. According to her, she had issues in her relationship because of the taboo. ”In... Read More

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Big Brother Titans, date, Khosi, Nigerian, south africa, taboo

November 18, 2022

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Nigeria loses 4-0 to Portugal in World Cup friendly; 133 million Nigerians are multidimensionally poor – NBS | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Nigeria loses 4-0 to Portugal in World Cup friendly Buhari fires NYSC DG Alleged $2.8m fraud: EFCC arraigns fake FBI Commander 133 million Nigerians are multidimensionally poor – NBS FG expresses concern over killing of three Nigerians in South Africa Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top Nigerian news... Read More

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133 million Nigerians, 4-0, Alleged 2.8m fraud, EFCC, fake FBI commander, FG, fires, killings, Multidimensionally poor, nigeria, nigerians, NYSC DG, portugal, south africa, World Cup friendly

August 30, 2022

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Nigeria will exceed its borrowing limit in 2023; seeks a new loan of N11 trillion; Something will soon happen in PDP, says Wike | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Nigeria will exceed its borrowing limit in 2023; seeks a new loan of N11 trillion Nigeria warns its citizens in South Africa of impending attack Something will soon happen in PDP, says Wike Police officer in Rivers, allegedly rapes minor, films naked NARD complains that six out of ten doctors are leaving Nigeria Across Nigeria’s... Read More

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2023, Borrowing limit, Doctors, minor, NARD, nigeria, PDP, Policeman, rape, south africa, wike, Xenophobia

August 24, 2022

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Anambra Majority Leader slumps and dies in hotel in South Africa

Hon. Nnamdi Okafor, a member of the Anambra State House of Assembly, has kicked the bucket. Okafor, who represents the Awka South State Constituency 1 seat, also serves as the State Assembly’s majority leader. According to reports, the former lawmaker, who is currently on vacation in South Africa, slumped in a hotel. A source shared... Read More

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December 3, 2021

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#GambiaDecides2021: Gambian youth set agenda for next president | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across the African continent, these are the 5 stories you may have missed out on: #GambiaDecides2021: Gambian youth set agenda for next president Saturday’s election would be the first election in The Gambia since dictator Yahya Jammeh fled the country. – Premium Times reports. Shell to go ahead with seismic tests in whale breeding grounds... Read More

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#GambiaDecides, COVID-19, Omicron, Shell Oil, south africa

December 1, 2021

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WHO warns against Omicron travel bans as nations shut borders | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across the African continent, these are the 5 stories you may have missed out on: WHO warns against Omicron travel bans as nations shut borders The World Health Organisation has warned that blanket travel bans will not prevent the spread of Omicron, as more countries rushed to impose curbs and the first cases of the... Read More

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kano, Lalibela, Shell Oil, south africa, WHO

November 26, 2021

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Countries restrict travel from southern Africa over COVID variant | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across the African continent, these are the 5 stories you may have missed out on: UN demands “rapid return” of civilians to power in Mali and Guinea The head of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel, Mahamat Saleh Annadif, said that the military in power in Guinea and Mali must work... Read More

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COVID-19, libya, south africa, Variant

November 22, 2021

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Men should take the lead against gender-based violence – Ramaphosa | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across the African continent, these are the 5 stories you may have missed out on: Covid in Kenya: Government gives 20 million a month to get vaccinated Kenyans will be barred from bars, restaurants and public transport from 21 December if they are not fully vaccinated against Covid-19, Health Minister Mutahi Kagwe says. – BBC... Read More

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#GenderBasedViolence, Malawi, south africa, Sport

November 19, 2021

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Climate campaigners take South Africa to court over coal policy | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across the African continent, these are the 5 stories you may have missed out on: Somalia faces ‘rapidly worsening’ drought: UN Somalia’s “rapidly worsening” drought has left more than two million people facing severe food and water shortages, the United Nations said, warning of a fourth consecutive season of poor rainfall in the conflict-wracked country.... Read More

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#EndSARS, Climate Crisis, fifa, football, south africa

November 11, 2021

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South Africa’s last white President De Klerk is dead | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across the African continent, these are the 5 stories you may have missed out on: Moscow vows military support for Mali, denies links to Wagner mercenary group Moscow vowed Thursday to continue military cooperation with Mali and to defend the Sahel state’s territorial integrity while denying any links to Russian military contractors in the country.... Read More

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africa, De Klerk, south africa, world cup

November 3, 2021

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Hope turns to anger after Nigeria building collapse | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

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

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Ethiopia, ikoyi, south africa, Tigray

October 11, 2021

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3 Egyptian health ministry employees arrested over dumped COVID-19 vaccines | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

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

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COVID-19, egypt, south africa, Trans Rights, Tunisia, uganda

September 23, 2021

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‘Vaccine apartheid’: Africans tell UN they need vaccines | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across the African continent, these are the 5 stories you may have missed out on: Arrest warrant issued for Burundi’s exiled opposition leader Burundi has issued an international arrest warrant against exiled opposition politician Alexis Sinduhije, accusing him of leading a group responsible for multiple “terrorist acts”. – Aljazeera reports. South African Airways resumes flights... Read More

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Burundi, egypt, south africa, uganda

September 20, 2021

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Manufacturers’ demand for forex nears $2b amid scarcity, weak naira | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across the African continent, these are the 5 stories you may have missed out on: Ghanaians celebrate Michaela Coel’s historic Emmy win The British actress of Ghanaian heritage has become the first black woman to win an Emmy for best writing in a limited series. – The BBC reports. Manufacturers’ demand for forex nears $2b... Read More

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Emmy Awards, Forex, Gaia, Ghana, Hotel Rwanda, south africa, zuma

September 2, 2021

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Announcing the winner of the first BBC World Service International Podcast Competition

The BBC World Service’s first International Podcast Competition has been won by 38-year-old development sector worker Namulanta Kombo from Kenya. Launched earlier this year, the competition was open to non-broadcast/podcast professionals from Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa. There was a fantastic response, with almost 1000 entries. The BBC World Service will now help Namulanta, who... Read More

Nigeria signs military cooperation agreement with Russia, Benin confirms H5N1 avian flu outbreak | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across the African continent, these are the 5 stories you shouldn’t miss: Nigeria signs military cooperation agreement with Russia Nigeria and Russia have signed a military cooperation deal providing a legal framework for the supply of equipment and the training of troops, the Nigerian embassy in Moscow said on Wednesday. – Reuters reports. Rwanda to... Read More

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Afghanistan, Benin Republic, Ebola, economy, H5N1 virus, ivory coast, Nigerian Army, Russia, Rwanda, south africa, Takeover, Taliban

August 20, 2021

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South Africans form long queues as COVID-19 jabs opened to all adults, Insecurity: Sen. Gobir urges FG to remobilise retired military personnel | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across the African continent, these are the 5 stories you shouldn’t miss: Ethiopia’s Tigray crisis: US accuses Abiy’s government of blocking aid The US international development agency has blamed the Ethiopian government for a shortage of humanitarian aid in the country’s conflict-torn Tigray region. – BBC reports. Insecurity: Sen. Gobir urges FG to remobilise retired... Read More

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burkina faso, COVID-19, Ethiopia, Insecurity, south africa, Tigray, uganda

August 20, 2021

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How MultiChoice Nigeria is promoting local languages and culture with Africa Magic channels

Since its launch in Nigeria in 1993 as a dispatch of MultiChoice Africa’s pioneering vision of delivering world-class pay-television services across Africa, MultiChoice Nigeria has grown into a family entertainment behemoth. At the beginning, top-tier international programmes across genres dominated, but there were plans to ensure that African stories were told by Africans and delivered... Read More

WHO: Africa records 6,400 COVID-19 deaths in one week, UN to support gender mainstreaming in Government Ministries | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across the African continent, these are the 5 stories you shouldn’t miss. Africa Covid chief John Nkengasong says vaccine saved his life The head of the agency leading Africa’s response to the coronavirus pandemic has said he owes his life to the vaccine after he caught the virus. Dr John Nkengasong said he was fully... Read More

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5G, COVID-19, gender, south africa, United Nations, WHO

July 15, 2021

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OPEC sees gradual recovery in oil demand as it closes in on deal, Amnesty slams Libya and Europe over ‘horrific’ abuse of migrants | 5 things that matter today

Across the African continent, here are 5 culturally relevant stories you shouldn’t miss out on: Amnesty slams Libya and Europe over ‘horrific’ abuse of migrants Amnesty International has condemned the “horrific violations” being committed against migrants returned to Libya with the cooperation of European states after trying to cross the Mediterranean. The rights group said... Read More

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Kenya, libya, Libya migrant crisis, Nnamdi Kanu, OPEC, south africa

July 13, 2021

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282m face malnutrition in Africa- UN report says; Jailed transgender women in Cameroon to be released pending appeal | 5 Things That Matter Today

Across the African continent, here are 5 culturally relevant stories you shouldn’t miss out on: 282 million face malnutrition in Africa- UN report says. World hunger and malnutrition levels worsened dramatically last year, with most of the increase likely due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a multi-agency United Nations (U.N.) report published on Monday.... Read More

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africa, argentina, basketball, Ethiopia, malnutrition, Nigeria team, riot, south africa, South Africa Riot, Tigray, Tokyo 2020, Trans Rights, Transgender, USA, zuma

September 23, 2020

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South Africans are planning a nationwide ‘clean up’ and the dirt is Nigeria | #23SeptemberCleanSA

If you walked into South African Twitter, what you will see is #PutSouthAfricansFirst, #NigeriansMustGo, #ForeignersVacateOurJobs – an understanding that South Africans are complaining about the state of their economy, losing job opportunities to foreigners, and blaming certain social vices like drug trafficking on foreigners. For South Africans, it has reached a tipping point and the almost... Read More

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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Nigeria Loses Top Fuel Importer Spot to South Africa

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | South Africa Reveals 5-year Visa Policy for Nigerians, Cancels Passport Requirement

The Media Blog: Ice Prince Calls Nigeria-South Africa Social Media Rivalry ‘Family Banter’

5 Key Facts About BRICS Expansion and Nigeria’s Deliberations on Membership

All African Teams Exit 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup as France Defeats Morocco 4-0

Who Are The Biggest Bookies In South Africa?

South African Rapper AKA killed in drive-by shooting

Tunde Ednut celebrates his birthday in Atlanta, Russia, London, South Africa, and 10 Nigerian states

It’s a taboo to date a Nigerian in South Africa – Khosi #BBTitans

Nigeria loses 4-0 to Portugal in World Cup friendly; 133 million Nigerians are multidimensionally poor – NBS | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Nigeria will exceed its borrowing limit in 2023; seeks a new loan of N11 trillion; Something will soon happen in PDP, says Wike | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Anambra Majority Leader slumps and dies in hotel in South Africa

#GambiaDecides2021: Gambian youth set agenda for next president | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

WHO warns against Omicron travel bans as nations shut borders | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Countries restrict travel from southern Africa over COVID variant | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Men should take the lead against gender-based violence – Ramaphosa | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Climate campaigners take South Africa to court over coal policy | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

South Africa’s last white President De Klerk is dead | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Hope turns to anger after Nigeria building collapse | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

3 Egyptian health ministry employees arrested over dumped COVID-19 vaccines | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

‘Vaccine apartheid’: Africans tell UN they need vaccines | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Manufacturers’ demand for forex nears $2b amid scarcity, weak naira | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Announcing the winner of the first BBC World Service International Podcast Competition

Nigeria signs military cooperation agreement with Russia, Benin confirms H5N1 avian flu outbreak | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

South Africans form long queues as COVID-19 jabs opened to all adults, Insecurity: Sen. Gobir urges FG to remobilise retired military personnel | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

How MultiChoice Nigeria is promoting local languages and culture with Africa Magic channels

WHO: Africa records 6,400 COVID-19 deaths in one week, UN to support gender mainstreaming in Government Ministries | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

OPEC sees gradual recovery in oil demand as it closes in on deal, Amnesty slams Libya and Europe over ‘horrific’ abuse of migrants | 5 things that matter today

282m face malnutrition in Africa- UN report says; Jailed transgender women in Cameroon to be released pending appeal | 5 Things That Matter Today

South Africans are planning a nationwide ‘clean up’ and the dirt is Nigeria | #23SeptemberCleanSA

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