Africa: Gates Foundation Wants Global Philanthropists to Give More

[ad_1] The foundation's CEO suggests that with a little more than $7 billion, philanthropists could get vaccines to 300 million people. The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has called for increased philanthropic giving to advance solutions proven to save and improve millions of lives. According to the CEO of the foundation, Mark Suzman, in an official statement Thursday, philanthropists need to give more to meet the unprecedented challenges nations across the globe face in combating poverty, eradicating disease, and fighting […]

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Nigeria/Cameroon: ‘Give Us Onana,’ Nigerians Beg Cameroon to Field Man United Goalkeeper On Saturday

[ad_1] Nigerians on social media have appealed to the Cameroon coaching crew to field Andre Onana in goal when the Super Eagles clash with the Indomitable Lions on Saturday. This comes after Cameroon was confirmed to be Nigeria's opponent in the AFCON Round of 16 following the five-time Champions 3-2 win over The Gambia. Man United goalkeeper Onana was benched during the game, with his omission from the line-up speculated to not be unconnected with his questionable performance against Senegal […]

January 24, 2024 2

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Nigeria: Veteran Fuji Musician Kollington Ayinla Speaks On Near-Death Experience

[ad_1] "It is only God that can save a person, but they tried for me because I could have died, but due to their efforts, I was saved." Fuji maestro Kollington Ayinla has shared his recovery journey at Lagos State Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) in Ikeja. In a video obtained by PREMIUM TIMES on Tuesday, the 74-year-old expressed gratitude to the hospital management and individuals who played a role in his improved health. The Fuji star was admitted into LASUTH after […]

January 24, 2024 1

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Nigeria: Yul Edochie Unveils Church, Gets Endorsement From Popular Pastor

[ad_1] Several Nollywood actors have embraced pulpit duties despite the diverse and sometimes unconventional characters they portrayed on screen; Yul has just joined the list. Controversial Nollywood actor Yul Edochie has unveiled his Christian ministry, an online church. The 42-year-old actor's big announcement left social media users shocked. Yul, on his official Facebook page, revealed that the ministry's name is 'True Salvation Ministry' (TSM), which would be held on Sundays on the actor's YouTube Channels. He wrote, "It's time to […]

January 24, 2024 2

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Nigeria: Babangida Backs Super Eagles to Reach Afcon Finals

[ad_1] Despite underwhelming performances so far at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cote d' Ivoire, a former international, Tijani Babangida, has said the Super Eagles are among teams that have what it takes to reach the finals of the continental showpiece. The Super Eagles had started their campaign with a lackluster 0-0 draw with Equatorial Guinea before the 1-0 win over host nation, Cote d' Ivoire in the second group match that raised the hope of revival. […]

January 24, 2024 1

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Nigeria: ‘I Could Have Died but Was Saved,’ Fuji Legend, Kollington Ayinla Denies Death Rumour

[ad_1] Veteran Fuji musician, Kolawole Rasaq Ilori, popularly known as Kollington Ayinla, has denied rumours of his death. The 74-year-old fuji musician on Tuesday addressed his health status at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital in Ikeja, Lagos. In a two-minute nineteen-second video, Kollington expressed gratitude to God, the management of the hospital and others for his improved health condition. The septuagenarian revealed that his health condition was so bad that he would have died but his life was saved […]

January 24, 2024 1

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Cameroon/Nigeria: Cameroon to Face Nigeria in Round of 16

[ad_1] Christopher Wooh scored the winner in added time as Cameroon came from behind to defeat Gambia 3-2 in their final AFCON group stage match on Monday. The young defender netted in the first minute of added time to earn the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon their first win at AFCON and with it, qualification to the knockout stage, Cameroon's 16th in their AFCON history. Cameroon finish in second place in Group C with four points and will face perennial rivals […]

January 24, 2024 2

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Nigeria: Yul Edochie Quits Nollywood, Announces New Calling As Preacher

[ad_1] Nollywood actor, Yul Edochie, has announced that he has answered the call of God by becoming a full-time preacher. Edochie had earlier told fans that he would make the biggest announcement of his life. Hours later on Instagram, he revealed that he would be doing the work of God fully as he started a Christian programme on YouTube, which he called 'True Salvation Ministry'. He wrote "It's time to answer the call of God almighty. It's time to do […]

January 24, 2024 1

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Nigeria: Mohbad – in ‘Official Interview’, Naira Marley Tells His Story, Maintains Innocence

[ad_1] Naira Marley was arrested in connection to Mohbad's death on 3 October 2023 and spent about 44 days in custody. Nigerian singer Azeez Fashola, aka Naira Marley, has maintained innocence and shared his side of the story regarding the death of his former signee, Ilerioluwa Aloba, known as Mohbad, in a new music video titled "Official Interview." Naira Marley faced controversies linked to Mohbad's death, spending approximately 44 days in police custody before being released. Since his release, the […]

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