Nigeria’s poverty reduced by seven per cent – World Bank
The World Bank has estimated that improved access to internet coverage over three years led to a seven per cent reduction in extreme poverty in Nigeria and Tanzania. This was disclosed in a new brief titled, “Digital transformation drives development…
Pastor Ize-Iyamu Speaks On Dropping Edo Governorship Ambition
Pastor Ize-Iyamu has denied dropping Edo Governorship Ambition. Studiocb55news reports that the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship aspirant, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, has debunked reports of his exclusion from the Edo State Gubernatorial race. This Nigeria news platform understands that Ize-Iyamu,…
Ghanaian actor Vincent McCauley dies after surgery
Renowned Ghanaian actor, Vincent McCauley, passed away on Monday, January 15, 2024, following surgery for a brain tumor in South Africa. His family, announcing his death in a statement on Friday, expressed gratitude for his “glorious magnificent transition” into the…
GHANA 2024 Polls: Nana Kwame Bediako Not A Threat To Bawumia, NPP – Nana Obiri Boahen
Lawyer Nana Obiri Boahen, a staunch supporter of Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia says renowned Ghanaian business mogul, Nana Kwame Bediako, popularly known as Cheddar or Freedom Jacob Caesar contesting for President will not affect the New Patriotic Party (NPP)…
AFCON 2023: Mohamed Salah to miss Egypt’s next two games
Mohamed Salah will miss Egypt’s vital Africa Cup of Nations Group B game against Cape Verde on Monday with a hamstring injury. The Liverpool forward, 31, has also been ruled out of a last-16 tie should Egypt qualify. Salah limped…
Actor Kunle Remi Traditionally Ties Knot With Partner, Boluwatiwi In Lagos[PHOTOS]
Famous Nigerian actor, Kunle Remi has tied the knot with his wife, Boluwatiwi in a traditional ceremony. The traditional ceremony took place in Lagos State on Friday. Before the ceremony, Remi posted a pre-wedding picture on his Instagram page, kneeling…
Why I’m not interested in dating Asake – Tems
Grammy-winning artist, Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has disclosed the reasons behind her lack of interest in having a romantic relationship with her male counterpart, Asake. The Nation reported that Tems, during an interview at the Time 100 Gala…
Tanzania Coach Banned For Eight Matches After Insulting Morocco
Tanzania coach Adel Amrouche has been banned for eight matches after making insulting remarks about Morocco, a Confederation of African Football (CAF) official told AFP on Friday. “I can confirm that the coach of Tanzania (Adel Amrouche) has been suspended…
Access Bank to acquire Ugandan bank
Access Bank has agreed to a deal to buy the majority stake in Ugandan-based Finance Trust Bank Limited, its parent company Access Holdings Plc announced in a statement on Wednesday. The definitive agreement also involved the selling of institutional shareholders…
Ernest Bai Koroma: Sierra Leone ex-president flies to Nigeria for medical care
Sierra Leone’s former president is headed to Nigeria for medical treatment despite being due to stand trial for his alleged role in a coup attempt last year. Ernest Bai Koroma was given permission to leave by the High Court on…