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Nigeria: Veteran Nollywood Actor, Ayobami ‘Bobo B’, Is Dead

[ad_1] Veteran Nollywood actor, Ayobami Mudashir Olabiyi, popularly known as 'Bobo B', is dead. The actor, who was well known in the Yoruba movie segment of Nollywood, was said to have died after a long battle with illness. He was said to be slated for a movie set in Oyo State last month but could not make it due to his deteriorating health condition. The veteran actor was admitted to the University College Hospital (UCH) in Ibadan, Oyo State, where […]

todayOctober 17, 2024

Entertainment

Nigeria: Nollywood Actor Ayobami Olabiyi Is Dead

[ad_1] The passing of Olabiyi adds to the growing list of Nollywood losses in just 2024, which includes notable figures such as John Okafor, Amechi Muonagor, Adejumoke Aderounmu, Junior Pope Odonwodo, and Quadri Oyebamiji. Olabiyi, a respected figure in the Yoruba film industry, reportedly passed away in Ibadan, Oyo State, on Wednesday after battling an illness that required his admission to the University College Hospital (UCH). In his final days, he was said to have been unable to speak or […]

todayOctober 17, 2024

Africa

Africa: WHO Africa Chief Lauds Rwanda’s ‘Swift’ Response to Marburg Outbreak

[ad_1] World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Director for Africa Dr Matshidiso Moeti on Wednesday, October 16, visited Marburg outbreak response sites in Kigali and thanked Rwandan health workers and survivors for their work and bravery. .@WHORwanda honoured to host @WHOAFRO Regional Director @MoetiTshidi in Kigali . She visited key sites at the centre of the #Marburg outbreak response, including the Command Centre and treatment centre, where she thanked health workers and survivors for their work & bravery. pic.twitter.com/YPULwANQwf-- WHO Rwanda […]

todayOctober 17, 2024

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Uganda: Cheptegei Rallies Support for Elgon Half Marathon

[ad_1] As an Olympic gold medalist, Cheptegei's initiative aims to promote athletics in Uganda while supporting important social and environmental causes. The second edition of the highly anticipated Elgon Half Marathon, featuring world-renowned athlete Joshua Cheptegei, is set for November 2nd. Organised by the Joshua Cheptegei Foundation in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), this year's event carries the theme: "Running for Climate Action, Inclusive Economic Growth, and the Elimination of Gender-Based Violence (GBV)." As an Olympic gold […]

todayOctober 17, 2024

Africa

Africa: Meals for Schoolchildren – How to Combat Child Hunger in Africa

[ad_1] Wawira Njiru says school feeding is essential for strengthening human capital and developing the future workforce. Wawira Njiru, Founder and CEO of Food for Education, is on a mission to feed millions of schoolchildren across Africa. Currently, her organization provides 450,000 meals daily to over 1,200 schools across Kenya. Ahead of World Food Day on 16 October, the award-winning Ms. Njiru spoke with Kingsley Ighobor about her ambitions, the importance of nutritious meals for children, the impact of climate […]

todayOctober 17, 2024

Africa

Niger drops French place names to honour local heroes

[ad_1] AFPDjibo Bakary, Niamey's first mayor, was a key figure in the fight for independence which happened in 1960 when Charles de Gaulle was France's presidentNiger’s military leaders have renamed streets and monuments bearing French names, in the latest move to cut links with the country’s former colonial power.Avenue Charles de Gaulle in the capital, Niamey, is now Avenue Djibo Bakary in honour of the Nigerien politician who played a […]

todayOctober 17, 2024

News

Namibia: Miller, Krugel-Greef Crowned 2024 National Champions

[ad_1] Alex Miller and Anri Krugel-Greef were crowned the 2024 Nedbank Namibia National XCM champions last Saturday in Swakopmund. A total of 85 riders participated in the competition, which took place at Habitat Life Centre in Swakopmund. The winners earned rights to the cross-country marathon national jerseys, which means they will represent Namibia at international competitions in the 2025 cycling season. In the men's elite competition, defending champion Miller beat Kevin Lowe and Martin Freyer by coming home in three […]

todayOctober 17, 2024

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Namibia: Mccarty Wins Black Desert Championship in Second PGA Tour Start

[ad_1] Matt McCarty clinched his first PGA Tour title at only the second attempt as he won the inaugural Black Desert Championship. The American, who earned his promotion from the Korn Ferry Tour in August, clinched a three-stroke win with a closing four-under-par 67. German Stephan Jaeger got close with birdies on the 14th and 15th holes, but McCarty grabbed an eagle on the 14th, and wrapped things up with three straight birdies. The victory earns McCarty a place at […]

todayOctober 17, 2024

News

Namibia: SKW and Cbsbook Place in Final

[ad_1] Sport Klub Windhoek (SKW) U/19 secured their spot in the final of the MTC HopSol Youth League after a thrilling 5-3 penalty shootout victory against Ramblers at the Jan Möhr football field this past weekend. SKW will face Collin Benjamin's Soccer Academy (CBS) on Saturday, who also advanced to the final via penalties. Winning coach Lucky Kakuva from SKW described the match as a typical derby, noting that his team controlled most of the game. "Later on, it developed […]

todayOctober 17, 2024

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