Agriculture fair opens in drought-hit Morocco
Drought-hit Morocco has been hosting an international agriculture fair in the city of Meknes this week (SIAM), focusing on climate resilience and sustainability. Some 70 countries and 1,500 exhibitions took part in the 16th edition of the expo, with some…
U.S. court upholds R. Kelly’s 20-year prison sentence
The 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld the 20-year prison sentence for singer R. Kelly on child sex convictions in Chicago. The decision, announced on Friday, affirmed the verdict reached by jurors in 2022, who found the Grammy…
Moroccan city of Fez celebrates the Sufi culture
The sounds of Tariqa Raissouniya ring out over Fez. The Moroccan city is hosting a festival of Sufi culture. Sufism is a mystical practice within Islam, mixing traditional observance with other forms of worship, such as ritual chanting. There are…
FG to resume resurfacing of Third Mainland Bridge
The Federal Government says resurfacing work on the Third Mainland Bridge will soon commence from Adeniji inward Falomo, to restore the integrity and aesthetics of the bridges. According to her, the project – an extension of the original plan –…
Kenya to host FESTAC Africa Festival
Former Kenyan Prime Minister, Raila Odinga, has said the history of Africa, the continent’s heritage and culture will be major spotlights at the FESTAC Africa Festival, which will be held in the city of Kisumu in Kenya. From May 20…
Prince Harry impresses King Charles with his ‘authoritative’ award speech
Prince Harry’s resemblance to King Charles has drawn considerable attention, as he made an appearance to present the US soldier of the year award on Thursday. The Duke of Sussex seemingly impressed his father Charles with his authoritative award speech…
Tinubu Offers Fresh Appointment To Jim Ovia
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Mr. Jim Ovia, CFR, renowned banker and businessman, as the Chairman of the Board of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND). This is contained in a statement issued by Ajuri Ngelale, Special…
South Africa to mark 30 years of freedom amid inequality
South Africa will mark 30 years of freedom this Saturday April 27, as the country remembers the day in 1994 when millions cast their vote in South Africa’s first ever democratic elections. South Africans celebrate Freedom Day on April 27…
Rapper sentenced to death for taking part in protests
Dissident rapper Toomaj Salehi has been given a death sentence for his involvement in the widespread protests that swept Iran in 2022, according to his lawyer. “An order for the execution of Toomaj Salehi has been issued,” Salehi’s lawyer Amir…
Miss Michigan USA 2024, Alma Cooper, is also a soldier and mathematician
Miss Michigan USA 2024, Alma Cooper, is also a soldier and mathematician In addition to a tiara, this Miss Michigan also wears a combat helmet. Alma Cooper — who on Sunday was crowned Miss Michigan USA 2024 at the McMorran…