Africa

Kanye West not richest black American — Forbes

Global media company and American business magazine, Forbes, has frowned at reports that American rapper, Kanye West is the richest black American. Forbes that focuses majorly on listing and ranking in areas like business, investment, technology, entrepreneurship, leadership and marketing,…

Tanzania’s President John Magufuli Dies at 61

Tanzania’s President John Magufuli, one of Africa’s most prominent coronavirus sceptics, has died aged 61, Vice President Samia Suluhu Hassan said on Wednesday after a more than two-week absence from public life that led to speculation about his health. She…

#JusticeForItunu: Nigerian Lady Sentenced To 20 Years In Ivory Coast After Being Set Up By Corrupt Officials

Itunu Olajumoke Babalola, a Nigerian woman living in Ivory Coast, was sentenced to 20 years in prison by an Ivorian court after being set up by corrupt officials to cover up a crime committed by the nephew of an Ivorian…

South African Patrice Motsepe elected new CAF president

South African businessman and Mamelodi Sundowns president Patrice Motsepe was elected on Friday in Rabat, Morocco as the new president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF). Motsepe, who becomes the 7th CAF president, begins his four-year term after being…

NFF President Pinnick wins Fifa Council seat by a landslide

Nigeria Football Federation president Amaju Pinnick was on Friday (today) elected into the FIFA Council at the Confederation of African Football’s 43rd General Assembly in Rabat, Morocco. Amaju secured a seat in the FIFA Council following spate of withdrawals from…

Ivorian Prime Minister, Bakayoko Dies In German Hospital Two Days After 56th Birthday

Prime Minister has died in a German hospital. marvisrnigerialimited.name.ng/studiocb55/ reports that Ivory Coast Prime Minister Hamed Bakayoko, who was seen as a possible successor to President Alassane Ouattara, has died in Freiburg in southwestern Germany, two days after his 56th birthday,…

Fugitive Prophet Shepherd Bushiri speaks about his escape from South Africa where he is facing criminal charges

Fugitive Malawian Prophet, Shepherd Bushiri has opened up on why he left South Africa where he faces money laundering, fraud and corruption charges.   Recall that his escape nearly caused a diplomatic row between Malawi and South Africa as many media…

Two Alleged Nigerian Kidnappers Sentenced To Death In Ghana

Two alleged Nigerian kidnappers have been sentenced to death in Ghana. marvisrnigerialimited.name.ng/studiocb55/ has learned that two alleged Nigerians have been sentenced to death by Sekondi High Court. According to the information gathered, Samuel Udoetuk Wills, and John Oji have been…

The Africa Road Builders set for Trophée Babacar Ndiaye 2021 inaugural conference

The Africa Road Builders’ Inaugural Conference for Trophée Babacar Ndiaye 2021 will take place on March 31, 2021, in Cairo, Egypt. The event will be held in collaboration with the Egyptian authorities and the African Development Bank (AfDB). The venue…