Accra is 5th most expensive city in Africa in terms of rent
Accra is the 5th most expensive city in Africa in terms of rent, according to Numbeo. Accra’s rent index of 12.0 also placed it 230 in the world. According to the data and research powerhouse, high rents can strain household…
Chris Brown Celebrates Youngest Daughter Lovely Symphani’s 3rd Birthday
Chris Brown was in full-on daddy mode as he celebrated his youngest daughter, Lovely Symphani’s third birthday on Monday (Jan. 6). The global superstar — fresh from his shows in South Africa and Brazil — made it to her “under…
PHOTOS: Obasanjo hosts Francis Ngannou in Abeokuta
Former president Olusegun Obasanjo has hosted Francis Ngannou, the mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter, at his office in Abeokuta. In a post on his Instagram on Monday, Ngannou said he visited the former president on Sunday. “It was an honour…
NFF appoints Éric Chelle as Super Eagles Coach
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has appointed Eric Chelle as the head coach of the Super Eagles. The NFF announced the appointment of the Malian tactician in a statement on Tuesday. The 47-year-old was recommended for the job by the…
Sanwo-Olu set to open 11 roads across Lagos
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu is set to hand over more projects to Lagosians, with the opening of a network of five roads in Ikeja Government Reservation Area on Thursday. Also to be commissioned are six major roads (4.7km) across…
Nigeria’s FirstBank sets sights on Ethiopia, Angola, Cameroon
Building on its long-standing presence in sub-Saharan Africa, First Bank of Nigeria is gearing up for its next growth phase as financial systems across the continent open up to new opportunities. More than a decade after an acquisition spree that…
Liz Sanya Completes 72-Hour Guinness World Record Bid for World’s Largest Sandal
Liz Sanya, a young and visionary fashion designer, has just completed her Guinness World Record attempt for the World’s Largest Sandal! Her creation, a striking pink clog measuring an impressive 4.8 metres (15 feet 9 inches) in length, was brought…
Tinubu Congratulates Mahama on Inauguration, Pledges Nigeria’s Support for Ghana
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated John Mahama on his swearing-in as Ghana’s president saying Nigeria will support the West African country. Mahama was inaugurated on Tuesday in Accra, marking his return to office years after seven years when he served…
Traffic diversions in Accra on January 7 announced ahead of inauguration
National Traffic diversions in Accra on January 7 announced ahead of inauguration The Ministry of Information has announced a temporary closure of several roads in Accra to ensure a secure and seamless inauguration ceremony for President-elect John Mahama. The closures,…
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau resigns
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced on Monday that he will step down as leader of the Liberal Party, Canada’s governing party. During a news conference in Ottawa, Canada’s capital, Mr Trudeau announced his resignation before the general election, stating…