Nigeria: Spotlight On Arojah, Rising Music Star

[ad_1] Arojah, born over 30 years ago in Bariga, Shomolu, Lagos, has always been driven by his passion for music. His journey began in 2010 with the release of his debut album _Babanla Mejila_, featuring collaborations with other talented artists. Two years later, he joined forces with Oluyemi Omooba Alaafin on _Talogo Agelu_, a partnership that further cemented his place in the Nigerian music scene. Like many artists, Arojah faced his share of challenges early on. Disagreements with his first […]

October 1, 2024 3

Africa

Africa: Reps Deputy Speaker Asks Nigerian Govt to Implement AU Agenda 2063

[ad_1] Mr Kalu said by integrating the Agenda, Nigeria would set a model for other African countries to emulate. The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Ben Kalu, has asked the federal government to integrate the African Union Agenda 2063 into its development plans. Mr Kalu spoke on Saturday at the Conference of Speakers of African Parliaments in Midrand, South Africa, where he represented Speaker Abbas Tajudeen. The deputy speaker led Nigeria's delegation to the conference. The AU Agenda […]

October 1, 2024 4

Entertainment

Nigeria: Unesco Pledges Support for Nollywood

[ad_1] A UNESCO official pledged the organisation's technical support for Nollywood at the exclusive premiere of 'When Wolves Cry', a movie on the harmful effects of fake news. Abdourahamane Diallo, Head of Office and Country Representative of UNESCO in Nigeria, says the organisation is willing to provide technical support for developing Nollywood, the Nigerian film industry. He stated this at the exclusive premiere of 'When Wolves Cry', a movie on […]

August 30, 2024 3

News

Liberia: Raji Says No Conflict of Interest in Awarding His Chauffeur U.S.$20,000 Contract

[ad_1] Monrovia — Liberia Football Association (LFA) President Mustapha Raji says there is no conflict of interest in awarding a US$20,000 contract to his chauffeur, Anthony Flomo. Report by Danesius Marteh, [email protected], Contributing Writer Flomo, who runs a garage in Clara Town, is contracted to maintain and repair LFA-owned vehicles, including Raji's US$45,000 Toyota Fortuner, enshrined in the 2024 fiscal budget. Raji said Flomo has been with him and […]

August 30, 2024 3

Entertainment

Nigeria: Alleged Defamation – Dammy Krane Released From Detention After Online Spat With Davido

[ad_1] "I know there are a lot of words that ought not to be said. I want to apologise for this Tagbo death allegation." Controversial Nigerian singer Dammy Krane, aka Johnson Oyindamola, has been released from police custody nearly a week after his detention at the Force Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department (FCID) in Abuja. The arrest stemmed from allegations of defamation against his colleague, Davido. The controversy ignited on […]

August 30, 2024 3

News

Nigeria: 35-Man Contingent Hoping to Improve Team Nigeria’s Paralympic Games History in Paris

[ad_1] As the 2024 Paralympic Games officially begins in Paris today, Team Nigeria is represented by a strong contingent of 35 athletes who are hoping to improve on the country's glorious past outing at the Games. Last night, the Paralympic Games began with a spectacular Opening Ceremony, described by International Paralympic Committee President, Andrew Parsons, as a "traditional ceremony in a non-traditional venue". The Opening Ceremony marks the beginning of […]

August 30, 2024 2

News

Nigeria: Atanda Musa Reaffirms Commitment to T’tennis Devt

[ad_1] Following the success of the inaugural National Cadet Invitational Championships, former Commonwealth and African champion Atanda Musa has reaffirmed his commitment to revitalizing table tennis in Nigeria. Musa, who bankrolled the two-day national cadet tournament, expressed satisfaction with the quality of play displayed by the participants. He pledged to make this tournament an annual event on the Nigeria Table Tennis Federation (NTTF) calendar. The top 16 boys and 16 […]

August 30, 2024 4

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Nigeria: The Impact of First-Ever African Esports Championship On Esports in Africa

[ad_1] Sidney Esiri writes that the first-ever African Esports Championship in Casablanca, Morocco, marked a pivotal moment between August 17 and 21. It was more than just a competition; it was a celebration of African talent, resilience, and potential in the global gaming arena Esports, by its very nature, transcends borders and languages. The African Esports Championship brought together teams from across the continent, united by a shared passion for […]

August 30, 2024 4

News

West Africa: Nigeria’s U18 Basketball Teams Leave for S’africa Sad but Determined

[ad_1] The boys are travelling from Abuja while the young ladies will leave via the Murtala Mohammed Airport in Lagos. The players, their coaches and the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) officials have expressed their determination to return home with tickets to the World Championship. Despite the determination of the players, it was learnt that the trip is a low-key budget one for the teams. Sources in the federation hinted that NBBF officials have had to scratch all over the country […]

August 30, 2024 3

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