Nigeria

Nigeria/Guinea Bissau: Afcon – Nigeria Defeat Guinea-Bissau, Qualify but Finish Behind Equatorial Guinea

[ad_1] The Super Eagles had to settle for second spot in Group A as Equatorial Guinea demolished Cote d'Ivoire 4-0 Nigeria's Super Eagles are through to the round of 16 at the 2023 AFCON tournament after a 1-0 victory over Guinea-Bissau in their 100th match at a Nations Cup tournament. The only goal of the encounter was an own goal by Opa Sangante in the 36th minute, but Nigeria finished behind Equatorial Guinea, who demolished hosts Cote d'Ivoire 4-0 to […]

January 23, 2024 2

Entertainment

Nigeria: Producers of Famous 1979 Jesus Movie Set to Release Animated Film

[ad_1] This is 45 years after the original 'Jesus' film, which holds a Guinness World Record as the most translated film ever. After 45 years, the producers of the famous 1979 Jesus movie have revealed plans for a new animated film titled "JESUS", set to be released in 2025. In a statement sent to PREMIUM TIMES, they revealed that the new movie is coming 45 years after the original 'Jesus' film, which holds a Guinness World Record as the most […]

January 22, 2024 1

Entertainment

Nigeria: Burna Boy to Perform At 2024 Grammys

[ad_1] Burna Boy, the 'African Giant' crooner, is expected to make history as the first African artiste to perform on the Grammy Awards stage Nigerian singer Damini Ogulu, known as Burna Boy, will perform at the 2024 Grammys on 4 February at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, US. Burna Boy was added to the performer lineup, joining artistes like Luke Combs, Travis Scott, Billie Eilish, Dua Lipa, and Olivia Rodrigo. CBS announced Burna Boy's participation during the fourth quarter of […]

January 22, 2024 1

Entertainment

Nigeria: Skit Maker ‘Untouchable’ Reveals More About Reported Demolition of Buildings in Enugu Estate

[ad_1] The skit maker had raised an alarm that his house was about being demolished by the Enugu State Government. A popular Nigerian skit maker, Chibuike Ugwu, who raised an alarm about reported demolition in Centenary Estate in Enugu State, has revealed more details about the incident. Mr Ugwu, otherwise known as Untouchable, had, on 19 January in a video clip, raised an alarm that his mansion was on the verge of being demolished by the state's urban development agency, […]

January 22, 2024 3

Entertainment

Africa: Prime Video Cuts Funding in Africa, Middle East

[ad_1] Stakeholders have described it as a sad development for the African film and television industry. Amazon Prime Video is undergoing a strategic shift in its international operations, directing its attention towards European original content, Variety is reporting. The platform has decided to downsize and reduce funding and resources allocated to Africa and the Middle East, concentrating on its European originals. By implication, the streaming platform would no longer fund original content from Nigeria and halt the commissioning of new […]

January 22, 2024 3

Africa

Africa: Us Secretary of State Blinken Travels to Nigeria, Three Other African Countries

[ad_1] Secretary Blinken's goal is to strengthen ties with Cabo Verde, Cote d'Ivoire, Nigeria, and Angola. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken kicks off a week-long visit - 21 to 26 January - to some African countries Sunday, seeking to build on the December 2022 US-Africa Leaders' Summit and expand fast-growing economic, development and security partnerships across the continent. Mr. Blinken's first stop is Cabo Verde off Africa's western coast. The archipelago nation is a powerful example of fruitful US […]

January 22, 2024 3

News

Nigeria/Cote d’Ivoire: Interview – Afcon 2023 Extra: ‘What Nigeria Can Learn From Cote d’Ivoire’s Leadership’

[ad_1] The Africa Cup of Nations has put Cote d'Ivoire on display as the best of African footballing talent dazzles the world with their skills. The Africa Cup of Nations has put Cote d'Ivoire on display as the best of African footballing talent dazzles the world with their skills. Apart from the football spectacle and grandeur linked with the AFCON tournament, Cote d'Ivoire seems to be a nation on an upward trajectory after a violent civil war. Though far from […]

January 22, 2024 3

Africa

Africa: Malaria Elimination – Lessons From Cabo Verde

[ad_1] The recent certification of Cabo Verde by the World Health Organisation, WHO, as the third malaria-free country in Africa after Mauritius (1973) and Algeria (2019) offers valuable lessons for Nigeria in its fight against the disease. Cabo Verde's success came from sustained commitment from the government. High-level political leadership ensured consistent funding, effective policy implementation, and strong coordination across different sectors. Nigeria can learn to replicate this commitment by prioritising malaria control in national development plans and mobilising resources […]

January 19, 2024 2

Africa

Africa: Blinken to Visit Nigeria As Russia, China Make Gains in Africa

[ad_1] The United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken will visit sub-Saharan Africa for the first time in 10 months, the State Department said Thursday, redirecting his focus as rivals Russia and China seek gains there. After four frenetic tours of the Middle East since war broke out on October 7 with a Hamas attack on Israel, Blinken will visit Nigeria, Ivory Coast, Angola and Cape Verde starting Monday. Blinken will discuss economic growth and "advance security partnerships based on […]

January 19, 2024 3