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Nigeria: Onitsha Ijele Festival – Sustain Cultural Heritage, Nwoye Urges Citizens

[ad_1] The Senator representing Anambra North in the Senate, Dr Tony Okechukwu Nwoye has urged the constituents to imbibe the cultural heritage to safeguard, promote and protect the diversity of the state. Senator Nwoye gave the advice at the first official outing of Ijele masquerade in Iyiawu Onitsha, held on 31st December 2023. The Senator was accompanied by His Lovely Wife, Mrs Ifeyinwa Nwoye, Hon Jude Umennaejiego and Hon Azuka Justice and they were hosted by Former Commissioner for Local […]

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Nigeria: Super Eagles Striker Pays Health Insurance Fees for 110 Beneficiaries

[ad_1] Super Eagles striker, Sunusi Ibrahim has paid the Nasarawa State Health Insurance Agency (NASHIA) enrollment fees for 110 beneficiaries in Nasarawa state for a period of one year. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports Ibrahim who ply his trade with Canada's Club de Foot Montreal paid the fess through his SI14 Foundation. Ibrahim made this known while distributing the NASHIA Identification cards for accessing the free healthcare services to the beneficiaries in Keffi Local Government Area yesterday. Speaking […]

todayJanuary 3, 2024 2

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Nigeria: Moment Davido, Chioma Stepped Out With Two Baby Strollers

[ad_1] Nigerian music star, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has shared a heartwarming video of himself and his lover, Chioma taking a walk with two baby strollers. Recall Davido and Chioma welcomed a set of twins together in October 2022. Video: Moment Davido, Chioma step out with two baby strollersCredit: X// Davido pic.twitter.com/qBxw6iz6JX-- Vanguard Newspapers (@vanguardngrnews) January 2, 2024 Confirming the news for the first time, the OBO crooner, while speaking at the United Masters Select Con event Saturday, […]

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Tanzania: ‘Hunted Largest Crocodile to Promote Tourism’

[ad_1] THE Tanzania Wildlife Authority (TAWA) has said the recently hunted largest crocodile will contribute to promoting the country's tourism abroad, hence attracting more tourists. The authority is upbeat that the news of the largest crocodile hunted in Tanzania by American couple Josh and Sarah Bowmar is yet another spice in the efforts to make the country's tourist attractions more visible. The couple claimed to have hunted a world record crocodile. "Since many crocodile hunters use them as decorations and […]

todayJanuary 3, 2024 2

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Rwanda: I Want to Play, Says AS Kigali New Signing Hakizimana

[ad_1] AS Kigali new goalkeeper Adolphe Hakizimana insists he left Rayon Sports to gain more playing time. Hakizimana, 23, completed his move to the Citizens on December 31, 2023, on an undisclosed deal, bringing his four-year spell at the Blues to an end. The City of Kigali-powered club now sees the young shot stopper as a perfect replacement for Yves Kimenyi who is out for the rest of the season through injury. Hakizimana Muhamed Wade's second choice Blues' new signing […]

todayJanuary 3, 2024 2

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Nigeria: Yul Edochie Tackles May Over Her 2023 Reflection Comment

[ad_1] 'If you had lost your life while undergoing breast enlargement surgery, which you didn't tell your husband about, what would people have said? Yul has killed that innocent woman, abi?" Nollywood actor Yul Edochie has revived his public dispute with his first wife, May Yul Edochie, over her 2023 reflection post. On 1 January, May, recollecting the highlights of the past year, said 2023 stole her flesh and blood, leaving her in the most devastating, miserable and confused state. […]

todayJanuary 3, 2024 2

Africa

Africa: Afcon 2023 – Burkina Faso Wants to Get Rid of ‘Almost’ Label

[ad_1] Can Burkina Faso reach the top of the podium at Côte d'Ivoire 2023? Burkina Faso's matches in Group D January 16, 2024 Burkina Faso - Mauritania, 14h00 GMT, Stade de la Paix, Bouaké January 20, 2024 Algeria - Burkina Faso, 14h00 GMT, Stade de la Paix, Bouaké January 23, 2024 Angola - Burkina Faso, 20h00 GMT, Charles-Konan-Banny Stadium, Yamoussoukro How Burkina Faso qualified for the African Cup of Nations The 1-all draw against Togo away in Lomé sealed the […]

todayJanuary 3, 2024 2

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Africa: Airtel Africa Boss to Retire

[ad_1] Lagos, Nigeria — Airtel Africa plc has today announced the retirement of the Chief Executive Officer, Olusegun "Segun" Ogunsanya, with effect from 1 July, 2024. Ogunsanya, who joined Airtel in 2012, ran the Nigeria Operations of the Telecommunications and mobile money company for nine years before his appointment as Chief Executive Officer of the Group in 2021. With local knowledge of the African landscape and deep distribution experience he led the company in maintaining double-digit revenue growth over many […]

todayJanuary 3, 2024 2

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South Africa: Cape Town’s Minstrels Kick Off Tweede Nuwe Jaar With a Bang As the Klopse Drum the Ghoema Beat

[ad_1] The alternative New Year celebrations date back to the mid-19th century when the Cape slaves were given a day off from their duties on 2 January. Tweede Nuwe Jaar (Second New Year) kicked off in Cape Town on Tuesday with thousands of minstrels showing off their glitzy outfits and songs. The ghoema beat drummed through the centre of Cape Town as the Klopse set off from the City Hall and made their way through the CBD to the Bo-Kaap. […]

todayJanuary 3, 2024 2

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