The Confederation of African Football is taking steps to tackle what it calls the “escalating unbecoming and unprofessional” conduct of journalists at the Africa Cup of Nations. CAF said Friday (Feb. 02) it met with the local organizing committee and police to find workable solutions, and that it had raised its concerns with several organizations…
The African music industry, the continent’s diverse genres and talents are not only conquering global charts but also earning a place on the prestigious Grammy stage. From electrifying performances at the FIFA World Cup to the introduction of a new Grammy category, African music is experiencing a transformative breakthrough, overcoming longstanding structural challenges. The new…
In an address to the nation, Sall said he signed a decree abolishing a previous measure that set the date as lawmakers investigate two Constitutional Council judges whose integrity in the election process has been questioned. “I will begin an open national dialogue to bring together the conditions for a free, transparent and inclusive election,”…
The voters complained that there were not enough sensitive materials for the rerun election. There are 1,728 registered voters in the unit but only 100 ballot papers were released for the House of Representatives while the 1,728 ballot papers were released for the Senatorial rerun. The voters’ decision to hold the INEC staff hostage was…
The octogenarian preacher said those trying to mess around with monarchs in the country won’t know peace. “The fire of God will consume all those trying to mess around with our traditional rulers,” the influential pentecostal preacher declared during the church’s monthly Holy Ghost Service programme tagged, ‘From The Mountain Top 2’. “Because as far…
The Grammy Awards also known as the Grammys, are awards presented by the Recording Academy to recognise outstanding achievements in the music industry. They are regarded by many as the most prestigious and significant awards in the music industry worldwide. Grammys was originally called the Gramophone Awards, as the trophy depicts a gilded gramophone. According…
Leading customer- focused telecommunication company, 9mobile, has announced the emergence of 90 winners from the first draw of the Choplife promotion. The promotion, which commenced in December 2023 has been a resounding success, giving customers the chance to win incredible prizes for their loyalty and support to the brand. The winners from across various regions…
At least 17,000 children in the Gaza Strip have been left unaccompanied or separated from their families nearly four months into Israel’s assault on the enclave, the United Nations children’s agency estimates. Nearly all children in the strip also require mental health support, UNICEF said on Friday. “Each [child] has a heartbreaking story of loss…
The mechanical completion of the Warri Refining and Petrochemical Company is scheduled for completion in the first quarter of this year, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has said. WRPC, located in Warri, Delta State and established in 1978, is one of Nigeria’s three refineries under the management of NNPCL. The other two include the…
