Zimbabwe’s Urban Reality Check: Myth, Modernity, and Informality
It is common for nations to have myths, or narratives, that form the basis of their nationalism, or their ideas of themselves as a political community. Such popular narratives are often rooted in a romanticised or idealised view of the…
7 Health Benefits Of Dates, According To A Dietitian
Often called “nature’s candy,” you may find yourself asking: Are dates healthy? Can something this sweet, with a decadent caramel-like flavor, really be good for you? Read on to learn the health benefits of dates, and the easy ways to…
Hollywood Actor, Val Kilmer Passes Away at 65″
Legendary Hollywood actor, Val Kilmer, is dead. It was learnt that the daughter of the deceased, Mercedes Kilmer, confirmed her father’s demise on Tuesday night, April 1, 2025. Val Kilmer reportedly died on Tuesday in Los Angeles at the age of…
Nigerian-Born Callum Latif Olusesi Signs Professional Deal with Tottenham Hotspur
Nigerian-born footballer Callum Latif Olusesi has signed his first professional senior team contract with Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur. JBorn in London to Nigerian parents, Olusesi has been a standout talent in England’s youth ranks. He made his competitive debut…
Sterling Bank stops transfer fees on online transactions 2nd April 2025
Sterling Bank has announced the removal of transfer fees on all local online transactions, becoming the first major Nigerian bank to eliminate the contentious charges for digital banking. The move was confirmed by the bank on Tuesday in a press…
Ecobank remains Ghana’s top Tier-1 bank with capital of $228m
Ecobank Ghana continued to remain the biggest bank in Ghana with a Tier-1 capital of $228 million at the end of 2024, The Banker’s Top 100 African Banks for 2024 has revealed. This was followed by Access Bank Ghana in 2nd…
Lagos govt warns commercial bus drivers against route violations, roadside parking
The Lagos State Government (LASG) has warned commercial bus operators, particularly drivers of minibuses, colloquially known as ‘Korope’, against route violations and illegal parking across Lagos. The Special Adviser to the Governor on Transportation, Mr Sola Giwa, gave the warning…
Air Peace rewards passengers
Air Peace has marked its Lagos-London one-year anniversary by rewarding passengers for their loyalty and patronage on board the Lagos-London and London-Lagos flights with giveaways, raffle draw, and a cake-cutting ceremony. This is contained in a statement signed by the…
Chess Champion Tunde Onakoya Empowers Young Mind with Generous Scholarship
Media personality Tunde Onakoya offers multimillion naira scholarship to the daughter of the woman who was exposed for taking her child to Work at 4:00AM in Ikoyi Chess player Tunde Onakoya said he was sad when he saw the video…
Zambia President Urges Ministers to Stay Alert in Cabinet Meetings
Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema has warned ministers against dozing off during meetings, attributing their lack of attentiveness to “indulgence” and an absence of self-control. “In cabinet somebody’s sleeping at 10 hours – the question is where were they… if you…