Month: January 2024
INTERNATIONAL: ICJ begins hearing South Africa’s Genocide case against Israel
By Ollus Ndomu The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is set to commence hearings tomorrow on a case where South Africa has accused...
NIGERIA: Supreme Court Delays Verdict on PDP Appeal Challenging Gov. Otti’s Victory in Abia State Election
WRITTEN BY: CHIOMA MADONNA NDUKWU The Supreme Court has deferred its judgment on an appeal by the PDP and its candidate in Abia...
NIGERIA: EFCC Seizes Passports of Suspended Ministers Edu and Umar-Farouq Amid Corruption Probe
WRITTEN BY: CHIOMA MADONNA NDUKWU The EFCC has taken decisive action by seizing the passports of Betta Edu, the suspended Minister of Humanitarian...
NIGERIA: Eedris Abdulkareem Defends TB Joshua, Challenges BBC to Unearth Britain’s Atrocities against Africa
WRITTEN BY: CHIOMA MADONNA NDUKWU Nigerian singer Eedris Abdulkareem criticized the BBC for its documentary on late Prophet TB Joshua, challenging the broadcaster...
NIGERIA: Tiwa Savage Petitions Lagos CP Over Alleged Threats by Davido
WRITTEN BY: CHIOMA MADONNA NDUKWU Tiwa Savage, the renowned Afrobeats singer, has filed a petition with the Nigeria police, alleging threats to her...
NIGERIA: Man Ends Engagement Over Inability to Afford Wig
WRITTEN BY: CHIOMA MADONNA NDUKWU In a heart-wrenching revelation, a young Nigerian man recently shared the tumultuous end of his engagement due to...
NIGERIA: Aliko Dangote Regains Top Spot as Forbes’ Africa’s Wealthiest with a $10.1 Billion Net Worth Surge
WRITTEN BY: CHIOMA MADONNA NDUKWU Aliko Dangote, the prominent Nigerian business magnate, has reclaimed his title as Forbes' Africa Richest Man. His net...
NIGERIA: SCOAN Lambasts BBC’s ‘Biased Attack’ in Response to TB Joshua Documentary
WRITTEN BY: CHIOMA MADONNA NDUKWU The Synagogue Church of all Nations (SCOAN) issued a statement denouncing the BBC documentary on its late founder,...
NIGERIA: Nigerian TikTok Star, Princess Vanexxa Succumbs to Long Battle with Depression
WRITTEN BY: CHIOMA MADONNA NDUKWU Popular Nigerian TikTok personality, Princess Vanexxa, has passed away after grappling with depression linked to a haunting past....
Senegal’s Sonko Faces Election Setback as Supreme Court Upholds Defamation Conviction
By Ollus Ndomu Senegal's Supreme Court dealt a blow to opposition politician Ousmane Sonko's presidential aspirations by rejecting his appeal in a defamation...
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Africa’s Talking Drum: The Man Who Kept Borrowing Tomorrow
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Anambra Renewed Hope group begins mobilisation for Tinubu’s re-election
Anambra Renewed Hope group begins mobilisation for Tinubu’s re-election The Anambra State Coordinator of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors (RHA), Chief Okey Ezenwa,...
Lagos Court remands youth leader over alleged murder of Prince Ademola, 1 Other
Lagos Court remands youth leader over alleged murder of Prince Ademola, 1 Other A 38-year-old Ajiran community youth leader, Hammed Akanbi, popularly called...
Blackout in Nigeria Hits Presidential Villa, Airport, Supreme Court and Major Abuja Locations
Blackout in Nigeria Hits Presidential Villa, Airport, Supreme Court and Major Abuja Locations A widespread power outage has disrupted several parts of Nigeria’s...
Senegal in Political Shock as President Faye Sacks Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko
Senegal in Political Shock as President Faye Sacks Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko Senegal has been thrown into a fresh political crisis after President...
I Have Iran to Deal With — Trump Explains Why He’ll Miss Son’s Wedding
I Have Iran to Deal With — Trump Explains Why He’ll Miss Son’s Wedding President Donald Trump has revealed why he will not...
Africa’s Talking Drum: The Day the Tortoise Locked the Granary
By: Chioma Madonna Ndukwu Africa’s Talking Drum: The Day the Tortoise Locked the Granary In the sleepy kingdom of Mbanta, hunger did not...
Nigerians Are The Smartest People On Earth — Akon Opens Up On Global Success, Michael Jackson
Nigerians Are The Smartest People On Earth — Akon Opens Up On Global Success, Michael Jackson Senegalese-American singer Akon has described Nigerians as...
At 39, prof. Aina Takes the Helm of JAMB After Oloyede’s Era
By : Chinasaokwu Helen Okoro At 39, prof. Aina Takes the Helm of JAMB After Oloyede’s Era In a development that has stirred...
Gowon Reflects on Aburi Accord and Nigeria’s Unity
By : Chinasaokwu Helen Okoro Gowon Reflects on Aburi Accord and Nigeria’s Unity Nigeria’s former Head of State, Yakubu Gowon, has reignited debate...
Africa’s Talking Drum: When the Town Crier Lost His Voice
By: Chioma Madonna Ndukwu Africa’s Talking Drum: When the Town Crier Lost His Voice In the old trading town of Gberun, news travelled...
