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YTech | These Are The Tech News You May Have Missed

These are the tech-related news that you have missed over the previous week. Telecommunication firms likely to sue banks over 120 billion debt VPN users in Tanzania could face 12…

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Kizz Daniel apologizes to Tanzanians, promises free show on Friday; ASUU declares ongoing examinations at Kaduna university illegal, seeks cancellation | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Kizz Daniel apologizes to Tanzanians, promises free show on Friday.ASUU declares ongoing examinations at Kaduna University illegal, seeks cancellationAbia women protest doctor”s continued detention nine weeks after his kidnapping.Controversy over…

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Kizz Daniel arrested, freed from police custody in Tanzania; UK museum to return 72 looted Benin artifacts | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Kizz Daniel arrested, freed from police custody in TanzaniaHealth workers absent as measles outbreak kills 50 in RiversNigerian Novelist, and director, Biyi Bandele is deadUK museum to return 72 looted…

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Kizz Daniel: A talented artist with a very bad work ethic

Oluwatobiloba Daniel Anidugbe, popularly called Kizz Daniel, is currently trending on Twitter for not showing up for a stage performance in Tanzania. Kizz is currently on a tour called the…

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How ‘Comic Relief’ is fighting malaria with film in Ghana and Tanzania

For Amil Shivji, it started with a one-page pitch. Comic Relief, the United Kingdom based charity organisation founded by comedian Lenny Henry and scriptwriter, Richard Curtis had sent a public call…

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Johnson & Johnson’s HIV vaccine fails mid-stage study in Africa, Nigeria military contradicts advice to take up arms | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across the African continent, these are the 5 stories you shouldn’t miss: Three months after DR Congo volcano eruption, thousands seeking aid More than three months after the eruption of…

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Tanzania is waging war on ‘slay queens’ by banning artificial nails and eyelashes in its parliament

Africa really is a country, especially when matters of female autonomy and the policing of women's bodies is involved. Across the continent, there are overt and covert efforts to censor…

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Bill Gates has barely spent a day on Instagram and he’s already taking over

Photo-sharing platform, Instagram just got one more user. And not just any other meme-sharing or viral videos-peddling account. This time, it's Bill Gates, the world's richest man and philanthropist. The co-founder…

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Tanzania’s Magufuli rejects calls to extend tenure beyond 2 terms

Tanzanian leader, John Magufuli, has reportedly rejected calls to extend his rule beyond the constitutional limit of two, five-year terms, Reuters reports. This is unlike Presidents Yoweri Museveni (Uganda), Paul Kagame (Rwanda) and…

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Tanzania authorities orders arrest of lawmaker over “reckless remarks” on President

The Government of Tanzania have reportedly ordered the arrest and detention of an opposition lawmaker on Tuesday for insulting President John Magufuli, days after the president ordered officials to take…

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“Build a relationship with your bank.” | Lady Boss Mercy Nenelwa Kitomari answers #LLA’s 10 questions

For Mercy Kitomari, ice-cream is more than just a treat. It is a lifestyle. What’s more? She is certain of one thing: there is no sex in this business. In…

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YNaija’s 12 days of Christmas : Wizkid’s International Status

In a lot of ways, 2016 has been a very stressful year. Hopefully, it hasn’t been as stressful for you as it has been for our dear nation, Nigeria. Still,…

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‘I want people to say someday that it’s because of Beatrice that they didn’t give up’ | Leading Ladies Africa interviews Beatrice Ndung’u

Starting out her career as a PR and Marketing guru, Beatrice has gone on to launch as string of successful media businesses. Her passion is to empower people, especially the…

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Iheanacho strike gives Rohr first victory with Super Eagles

A sublime strike by Kelechi Iheanacho helped Gernot Rohr secure a victory in his first game as Super Eagles manager at the Nest of Champions stadium in Uyo, Akwa Ibom state. The…

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This photo of Wizkid should FRIGHTEN you… and then make you so proud

by Chi Ibe How do people even cram themselves so tightly into one space just to hear a 26 year old sing songs you could listen to if you bought…

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‘That was emotional’! Wizkid performs to over 30,000 people at Tanzania concert (PHOTOS)

From Niger to Cameroon, Wizkid is no stranger to shutting down stages in African countries. The Starboy was at it again on Saturday, 20, August 2016 when he performed at a…

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UBA and MasterCard announce ground-breaking Pan-African partnership

United Bank Africa (UBA) and MasterCard have announced a partnership which will see UBA act as the issuer for MasterCard in 18 new markets in Africa. The partnership which came…

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Goodluck Jonathan begins election observer role in Tanzania (PHOTOS)

Former President Goodluck Jonathan is serving as the Chairman of the Common Wealth Observer Group for Tanzania's presidential election. Jonathan is presently in the East African country for the election, which…

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‘Ifreke Inyang: 5 things we learnt from Tanzania vs Nigeria

Super Eagles of Nigeria played out a scoreless draw with the Taifa Stars of Tanzania in Dar es Salaam on Saturday, in the second group match of the 2017 AFCON Qualifiers. Here are…

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Fresh out: Waje features Diamond Platinumz in new song, ‘Coco Baby’ [LISTEN]

by Akan Ido Waje makes an exciting foray into new waters with a fresh hot collaboration with Tanzanian superstar, Diamond. Produced by E.Kelly, Coco Baby is an eclectic blend of…

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Coke Studio takes May D, Teckno, Selebobo, others to CRUTECH

by Jewel Stephen   Lovers of good music and dance are in for a time of their lives as the Coke Studio Concert hits the campus community of Cross River…

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BREAKING: Lillian & Esther evicted from the BBA Hotshots show

by Isi Esene Nigeria's Lillian and Uganda's, Esther have been evicted form the Big Brother Africa Hotshot house. Lillian and Esther were nominated for eviction with seven other housemates including Tayo, Sabina,…

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#TheYNaijaInterview: Africa is the new China – Billionaire businessman, Ashish J.Thakkar

by Wilfred Okiche Listed by Forbes magazine as Africa’s youngest billionaire, Ashish Thakkar, 33, sits atop the Mara group, a viable business entity with interests in real estate, IT, manufacturing, …

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Coke Studio is back: Season 2 is on Africa Independent Television every Saturday

by Jewel Stephen Coca-Cola is set to launch the second season of it’s one of a kind music show “Coke Studio Africa”. This year’s show was recorded before a live…

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Davido nominated as ‘Best African act’ in MTV European music awards

by Kolapo Olapoju Davido has been nominated for the 2014 MTV European music awards, in the 'Best African Act' category. He is nominated alongside Goldfish (SA), Diamond (Tanzania), and Toofan…

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ALL THE PHOTOS: See the cover shoot for Seyi Shay on Y! Africa + even more photos

by Kolapo Olapoju   It’s her way or the high way! Singer, Seyi Shay was unveiled last week as the cover star on the new edition of Y! Africa, in…

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For International Youth Day! Tanzania’s Meck Khalfan and Nigeria’s Seyi Shay shine on cover of Y! Africa (LOOK)

by Isi Esene Tanzanian Innovator, Meck Khalfan and Nigerian singer, Seyi Shay are the cover stars on the latest issue of Africa's leading youth-focused magazine, Y! Africa. It is released…

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Nigerian professionals climb Kilimanjaro for Down Syndrome

by Isi Esene Six Nigerian professionals are embarking on a 6-day hike to the peak of Mt. Kilimanjaro, Africa’s tallest mountain. This is happening as part of a fundraising drive…

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D’banj goes to Washington! Singer to meet Obama officials, members of congress, others [DETAILS]

by Kolapo Olapoju D'banj, Femi Kuti and Yaya Toure will lead some of Africa's biggest stars to Washington D.C. 4-7 August with The ONE Campaign to play an active role…

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SHOCKING: ‘How I infected thousands of men with HIV’ – Woman confesses in Lagos (See Photos)

Francis making her confession at TB Joshua's SCOAN by Akan Ido “I was very angry with every kind of man, anyone that called himself a man… It’s only that I…

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