Selena Gomez: Getting off Instagram was ‘the most rewarding gift I gave myself’
There are few people in the world better at Instagram than Selena Gomez. The actor, singer and entrepreneur is the most-followed woman on the platform, with a staggering 429 million users following her account. But in a recent appearance at…
Burkina Faso suspends The Guardian, Deutsche Welle, other news outlets
Burkina Faso has suspended several international news organisations, some of them for an indefinite period, said a statement from communications regulator the CSC. Among those named in the weekend order are French newspaper Le Monde, British publication The Guardian, German…
Princess Oghene listed among Africa Under-40 CEOs
In recognition of her hard work, dedication and pursuit of excellence, the Chief Executive Officer of GMYT Group Limited, Princess Kelechi Oghene, was recently honoured as part of Africa’s Under 40 CEOs Honourees, class of 2024, at the Africa’s Under…
No short cut to Naira appreciation, Says Sen. Ned Nwoko
No short cut to naira appreciation, says Ned Nwoko Insecurity: Ned Nwoko expresses concern over aide’s kidnap, 18 others in Abuja Sen. Ned Nwoko, has advised the Federal Government and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) against any measures that…
Sierra Leone Energy Minister Resigns over Electricity Crisis
Kanja Sesay, Sierra Leone’s minister of energy, has resigned after weeks of electricity crisis in the West African nation. According to BBC, in his resignation letter on Friday, Sesay said he took full responsibility for the crisis. In a statement,…
SapioWorks, Don Jazzy Partner To Empower Artisans In Nigeria, Others – News Agency Of Nigeria
Sapioworks, an initiative that links artisans and clients, has collaborated with Nigerian Music Producer, Michael Collins also known as Don Jazzy of Marvin Records to empower Artisans in Nigeria and other African countries. The Founder, Dr. Sonnia Agu, in an…
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 –…
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…
Nigerian Woman Breaks Guinness World Record With 55-Hour Interview Marathon
The previous record was 37 hours 44 minutes by Rob Oliver (USA) in 2022. Nigerian social media entrepreneur Clara Chizoba Kronborg has broken the world record for the longest interviewing marathon with a time of 55 hours 24 seconds. The…
Kenya: Floods cause widespread devastation in Nairobi [PHOTOS]
Roads have turned into rivers in the Kenyan capital Nairobi, as a top official said flooding had “escalated to extreme levels”. Heavy rain has pounded Kenya in recent days, causing widespread devastation. The UN says that at least 32 people…