The Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has congratulated Nigerians on the occasion of the nation’s 63rd Independence Anniversary. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser, Media and Publicity, Eseme Eyiboh, the Senate President while acknowledging current challenges in the polity, said that there were many landmark achievements in the …
Read More »Marseille exhibit around cars tells little-known history of Maghreb families in France
Stepping into the hall of the Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilisations in the French southern city of Marseille, you may think that you’ve arrived at a car dealership. The exhibition titled Renault 12 celebrates family adventures through the lesser-known history of two car models. Stage director Mohamed El Khatib …
Read More »Our three subsidiaries paid N474bn tax to FG – Dangote
Three subsidiaries of Dangote Group paid a total of N474bn as tax to the Federal Government in three years. An official of Dangote Group, Hashem Ahmed, disclosed this at the opening ceremony of the 18th Abuja International Trade Fair on Thursday. Ahmed, who represented the multibillion dollar group, disclosed this …
Read More »‘An outstanding football career’ – CAF celebrates Oparanozie on retirement
Following her retirement from professional football, Desire Oparanozie has been honored by the Confederation of African Football (CAF). Oparanozie declared her retirement from football on her X account on Wednesday, and her statement has attracted responses from former and current football players. In response to the news, the continental football …
Read More »JUST IN: Six persons killed in fresh Southern Kaduna attack
Terrorists on Tuesday night reportedly killed six persons in the Takanai community of Atyap Chiefdom in Zango Kataf Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The attack is coming barely five days after an attack was launched in Kaura where a woman was killed and two of her children were kidnapped. …
Read More »Malians react to election postponement
Following the announcement that Mali’s presidential election will be postponed, the reactions of locals in Bamako were mixed. Monday’s announcement by the ruling junta that the presidential election originally scheduled for February 2024 would be delayed to a later date has led some Malians to voice their dismay. “”For us, …
Read More »FULL LIST: Sola Sobowale, Layi Wasabi win big at Nigeria Comedy Awards
The Nigerian comedy industry celebrated the maiden edition of the Nigeria Comedy Awards on Sunday at the Eko Conference Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos State. Some of the biggest comedy stars like Layi Wasabi, Taooma, and Broda Shagi were recognised for their talents, as Nollywood stars were also awarded plaques. The …
Read More »I can’t wait to get started, says Iwobi after Fulham move
Super Eagles star, Alex Iwobi completed a move from Everton to Fulham on transfer deadline day on Friday. The midfielder, who joined the Toffees from Arsenal four seasons ago, has now joined another Premier league side to continue his career in England. Iwobi signed a five-year contract with the newly …
Read More »S.A: 4th edition of Comic Con Africa, the continent’s largest pop culture festival kicks off
Comic fans, creators, gamers, pop culture enthusiasts, cosplayers and anime lovers have started gathering at this year’s Comic Con Africa. Local media say the event will have a record attendance as crowds flock to a vast expo centre south of Johannesburg for the event which runs until Monday (Sep. 25). …
Read More »Thousands march against police violence in France
Tens of thousands of people marched in France Saturday to protest police violence in demonstrations organised by the left, with clashes breaking out on the margins of the Paris rally. The nationwide protest came just under three months after the point-blank killing by a policeman of a youth outside Paris …
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