Niger says Benin’s blockade of its oil exports violates trade agreements
Tensions between Niger and Benin have escalated further over a decision by Cotonou to prevent its landlocked neighbour from using its port to export its first crude oil, as a border dispute between the two rages on. Niger’s Prime Minister…
Mali: Residents re-plaster Great Mosque of Djenne to save heritage site
The annual re-plastering of Mali’s Great Mosque of Djenne was held on Sunday, an important step in maintaining the integrity of the world’s largest mud-brick building which has been on UNESCO’s World Heritage in Danger list since 2016. The mosque…
Controversy at AMVCAs as ‘A Tribe Called Judah’ snubbed for ‘Breath of Life”
The glittering lights of the 2024 Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards darkened for the highly anticipated Nollywod film, “A Tribe Called Judah” as it failed to secure a single award sparking a heated debate among movie enthusiasts on social media….
Microsoft is having its iPhone moment
Microsoft is on the verge of a major turning point with Copilot, analysts say. As the popularity of its AI tool grows, analysts say its cloud products will continue to benefit. The tech giant exceeded Wall Street’s estimates in the…
Ghana, Nigeria and the quest for UK looted treasure
Artefacts looted by the British in the colonial era have been returned to Ghana and are already on public view. So why is it taking Nigeria so long to put its returned treasures on display? A convoy sped along the…
Mikel Obi returns to Chelsea
Former Chelsea midfielder, John Mikel Obi, has revealed he will be on the World IX team set to take on England in Soccer Aid for UNICEF’s charity match. This will see the former Nigeria international make a return to Stamford…
World record holder, Amusan wins Jaimaca Invitational
World record holder Tobi Amusan, is the fastest woman in the women’s 100m hurdles this year after running a blistering 12.40s to win the first Jamaica Athletics Invitational in Kingston, to win the race ahead of Jamaican and world champion,…
Thousands flock to see shrine dedicated to Saint who performed more than 40,000 miracles
He is the saint with more than 40,000 known miracles to his name – second only to the Virgin Mary. And now, Sydney’s south west has become the home to only the second shrine in the world dedicated to him….
Pope declares 2025 Holy Year
Pope Francis on Thursday used the Feast of Ascension to preside over the reading of a papal bull at St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome, declaring 2025 a Holy Year for Catholics around the world. The event, which happens every 25…
South Africa’s top court hears Zuma election challenge
South Africa’s top court is hearing a challenge to the decision to allow former President Jacob Zuma to contest this month’s elections. The electoral body originally barred Mr Zuma because of his conviction for contempt of court. That ruling was…