Nigeria: NDLEA Declares Ex-Beauty Queen Wanted for Drug Dealing

[ad_1] The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has declared an ex-beauty queen, Ms. Aderinoye Queen Christmas, also known as Ms. Queen Oluwadamilola Aderinoye, wanted after she fled her Lekki, Lagos residence. NDLEA operatives raided her apartment at Oral Estate, Lekki, on Wednesday, 24th January, following credible intelligence that she was involved in illicit substances. NDLEA spokesperson Femi Babafemi said, "The suspect was Miss Commonwealth Nigeria Culture 2015/2016 and founder of the Queen Christmas Foundation. Recovered from her home during […]

January 29, 2024

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Nigeria: Ex-BBNaija Housemate, Tacha, in Court Over Alleged Disorderly Behaviour

[ad_1] The trial started on 18 November 2021. Former BBNaija housemate Anita Akide, popularly known as Tacha, is facing charges of disorderly behaviour and turning the Murtala Muhammed International Airport into a public nuisance. Tacha appeared before the trial court, a magistrate's court in Ogba, a suburb of Lagos, on Friday, in a trial that only came to the attention of the press on Friday after over two years of quiet criminal proceedings instituted against the TV reality show star […]

January 29, 2024

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South Africa: Is the City of Johannesburg Broke? – South African News Briefs – January 29, 2023

[ad_1] Is the City of Johannesburg Broke? The City of Johannesburg is facing financial turmoil, marked by allegations of non-payment, budget "rebase," and threats to cut off electricity, reports News24. A leaked memo revealed a proposed budget adjustment of R8.7 billion for the 2023/24 fiscal year, and the city's revenue collection fell significantly below the norm at 75%. The centralization of billing, as per a leaked document from City Power, has purportedly led to poor performance, debt, and low […]

January 29, 2024

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Nigeria: Investigation – How Nigerian Influencers, Others Violate Social Media Policy Running Brand Campaign

[ad_1] PREMIUM TIMES found more than a dozen X accounts -most of them parody accounts of influential social media users- drumming support for Erisco Foods on 19 January. In January, a network of X (Twitter) accounts carried out what appears to be a coordinated influence operation for Erisco Foods Limited and violated the social media platform's policies in the process. Erisco Foods Limited is the Nigerian food product manufacturer that faced backlash following the arrest of a customer, Chioma Okoli, […]

January 29, 2024

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Ghana: UK ‘Loans’ Stolen Gold Artefact to Ghana After 150 Years

[ad_1] According to the BBC, 32 items are returning under the loan arrangement. The Victoria & Albert Museum (V&A) is lending 17 pieces and 15 are from the British Museum. The UK said it is sending some looted Ghanaian "crown jewels" back to the West African country on a renewable three-year loan arrangement, 150 years after stealing them from the court of the Asante king. According to the BBC, 32 items are returning under the loan arrangement. The Victoria & […]

January 26, 2024

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Nigeria: Asake, Burna Boy, Rema Bag Nominations for 2024 Brit Awards

[ad_1] Nigerian singers Burna Boy, Asake, and Rema have been nominated for the 2024 Brit Awards. The nomination list for the annual music awards show was released on Wednesday 25, January 2024 Burna Boy and Asake made the 'Best International Artiste' category, while 'Calm Down', the hit song by Rema, was nominated in the 'Best International Song' category. Rachel Agatha Keen, the British singer better known as RAYE, set a Brit Awards record by receiving the most nominations in a […]

January 26, 2024

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Zimbabwe: Top Female Celebrities for Colour Purple Première

[ad_1] All is set for the première of the movie "Colour Purple" at the Joina City Ster Kinekor tonight which will run under the theme, #ZimPurple. The première which according to organisers, will be led by top local female celebrities on the day including songstress Prudence Katomeni-Mbofana, comedienne Madam Boss, actress Jesesi Mungoshi and Shingai Shoniwa. In an interview with The Herald Arts, organisers of the event, Ruvimbo Zhewe said the première is a red carpet show and guests are […]

January 26, 2024

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Rwanda: Youth and Arts Minister Calls for More Artistes’ Participation in Social Events

[ad_1] The Minister of Youth and Arts, Dr Abdallah Utumatwishima, has said that local artistes deserve enough participation and exposure in all social events taking place in the country. Utumatwishima made the call on January 24, during a panel discussion on 'Youth Leadership in Shaping Rwanda's Future' held on the second day of the 19th National Dialogue Council -Umushyikirano, a forum where Rwandans including government officials, members of the public and private sectors, civil society and citizens discuss issues of […]

January 25, 2024

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Rwanda: How Dj Inno Became a Disk Spinning Sensation

[ad_1] It is evident that deejaying in Rwanda has evolved in recent years, with disc jockeys acting as sound conduits and intermediaries between local artistes and the public, as well as introducing new artistes to the mainstream. The likes of DJ Kareem, Toxxyk or Marnaud, among others, can be credited for the positive transformation of the deejaying and party life in Rwanda, but there is a new era of young boys and girls behind the decks who are taking the […]

January 25, 2024

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