Initial results from a presidential poll in DR Congo were expected Friday after shambolic elections spread over several days which the authorities deemed successful. That assesment however is one that many in the country may dispute and that now puts into spotlight those of observer missions. Catherine Samba-Panza, head of …
Read More »Presidential palliatives: House Committee on SME meets Finance Minister
Xclusive Gospel. Presidential palliatives: House Committee on SME meets Finance Minister In furtherance of its determination to see to the timely implementation of the small and medium enterprises...
Read More »Washington calls on Kinshasa to ensure transparency in elections
The United States on Tuesday called on the electoral authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to be transparent in announcing the results of Wednesday’s elections, following missed deadlines in 2019. While US diplomacy praised the work of the DRC’s electoral commission, “additional measures to ensure the transparency of …
Read More »Imo community set to abolish Osu, Ume, Ohu caste systems
Xclusive Gospel. Imo community set to abolish Osu, Ume, Ohu caste systems Amurie Omanze, an ancient community in Isu Local Government Area of Imo State said they are...
Read More »Art collectors turn to contemporary African art as industry sees boom
In an art gallery in the heart of the Ugandan capital Kampala, abstract paintings by a Ugandan painter hang. Paintings by Charlene Komuntale, a contemporary Ugandan artist, are among many by African artists that have graced these gallery walls over the years. Contemporary African art has a rich and diverse …
Read More »Abiodun makes case for diversification of Nigeria’s economy to non-oil sector
Xclusive Gospel. Abiodun makes case for diversification of Nigeria’s economy to non-oil sector Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has said that Nigeria’s economy would be sustainable if...
Read More »Disappointment for climate activists as COP28 adopts ‘transitioning away’ from fossil fuels
Young climate activists in Dubai were disappointed in a new compromise text at COP28 climate talks Wednesday because it stopped short of seeking fossil fuel phase-out. The new proposal doesn’t go so far as to seek a “phase-out” of fossil fuels, which more than 100 nations had pleaded for. Instead, …
Read More »Tinubu sacks FAAN, NAMA, other MDs, announces replacements
Xclusive Gospel. Tinubu sacks FAAN, NAMA, other MDs, announces replacements President Bola Tinubu has approved the suspension, removal, and replacement of some Chief Executive Officers under the Federal...
Read More »Chidimma – I’m In Love (Feat. Buchi)
Xclusive Gospel. Chidimma – I’m In Love (Feat. Buchi) Nigerian singer and gospel artist Chidinma let’s out a brand new video and song release titled “I’m In Love”...
Read More »Sustainable fashion on show at Dakar Fashion Week
Sustainable fashion took centre stage at this year’s Dakar Fashion Week. It is the 21st edition of the annual showcase of African fashion. The launch took place in the presence of a dozen designers from Senegal and the sub-region. Adama Amanda Ndiaye, better known as Adama Paris, Senegalese fashion designer …
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