Nigeria: Yul Edochie Unveils Church, Gets Endorsement From Popular Pastor

[ad_1] Several Nollywood actors have embraced pulpit duties despite the diverse and sometimes unconventional characters they portrayed on screen; Yul has just joined the list. Controversial Nollywood actor Yul Edochie has unveiled his Christian ministry, an online church. The 42-year-old actor's big announcement left social media users shocked. Yul, on his official Facebook page, revealed that the ministry's name is 'True Salvation Ministry' (TSM), which would be held on Sundays on the actor's YouTube Channels. He wrote, "It's time to […]

January 24, 2024

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Nigeria: Babangida Backs Super Eagles to Reach Afcon Finals

[ad_1] Despite underwhelming performances so far at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cote d' Ivoire, a former international, Tijani Babangida, has said the Super Eagles are among teams that have what it takes to reach the finals of the continental showpiece. The Super Eagles had started their campaign with a lackluster 0-0 draw with Equatorial Guinea before the 1-0 win over host nation, Cote d' Ivoire in the second group match that raised the hope of revival. […]

January 24, 2024

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Nigeria: ‘I Could Have Died but Was Saved,’ Fuji Legend, Kollington Ayinla Denies Death Rumour

[ad_1] Veteran Fuji musician, Kolawole Rasaq Ilori, popularly known as Kollington Ayinla, has denied rumours of his death. The 74-year-old fuji musician on Tuesday addressed his health status at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital in Ikeja, Lagos. In a two-minute nineteen-second video, Kollington expressed gratitude to God, the management of the hospital and others for his improved health condition. The septuagenarian revealed that his health condition was so bad that he would have died but his life was saved […]

January 24, 2024

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Cameroon/Nigeria: Cameroon to Face Nigeria in Round of 16

[ad_1] Christopher Wooh scored the winner in added time as Cameroon came from behind to defeat Gambia 3-2 in their final AFCON group stage match on Monday. The young defender netted in the first minute of added time to earn the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon their first win at AFCON and with it, qualification to the knockout stage, Cameroon's 16th in their AFCON history. Cameroon finish in second place in Group C with four points and will face perennial rivals […]

January 24, 2024

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Nigeria: Yul Edochie Quits Nollywood, Announces New Calling As Preacher

[ad_1] Nollywood actor, Yul Edochie, has announced that he has answered the call of God by becoming a full-time preacher. Edochie had earlier told fans that he would make the biggest announcement of his life. Hours later on Instagram, he revealed that he would be doing the work of God fully as he started a Christian programme on YouTube, which he called 'True Salvation Ministry'. He wrote "It's time to answer the call of God almighty. It's time to do […]

January 24, 2024

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Nigeria: Mohbad – in ‘Official Interview’, Naira Marley Tells His Story, Maintains Innocence

[ad_1] Naira Marley was arrested in connection to Mohbad's death on 3 October 2023 and spent about 44 days in custody. Nigerian singer Azeez Fashola, aka Naira Marley, has maintained innocence and shared his side of the story regarding the death of his former signee, Ilerioluwa Aloba, known as Mohbad, in a new music video titled "Official Interview." Naira Marley faced controversies linked to Mohbad's death, spending approximately 44 days in police custody before being released. Since his release, the […]

January 24, 2024

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Nigeria: Afcon 2023 – Super Eagles to Face Indomitable Lions in Round of 16

[ad_1] It was Cameroon that denied Nigeria the AFCON trophy the last time Cote D'Ivoire hosted the Africa Cup of Nations 30 years ago The Super Eagles have a tough test ahead of them in the knockout phase of the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations. The Nigerians, who are aiming for a fourth AFCON title in Cote d'Ivoire, are billed to face the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon in the Round of 16. Both Nigeria and Cameroon finished as the runners-up […]

January 24, 2024

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West Africa: Blinken Pledges $45m to Boost Coastal West Africa Security

[ad_1] U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday pledged $45 million in additional financing to help fight conflict and bring stability to coastal West Africa, where insecurity linked to jihadist insurgencies has increased in recent years. Blinken is on the second stop of a four-nation tour of Africa, taking him to Cape Verde, Ivory Coast, Nigeria, and Angola from January 21-26. The purpose of the trip is to discuss U.S.-African partnerships over trade, climate, infrastructure, health, security, and other […]

January 24, 2024

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Africa: Blinken Expresses U.S. Commitment to Boosting Africa Partnerships

[ad_1] State Department — U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Tuesday the United States is committed to growing its partnerships across the African continent and increasingly sees African countries "leading on issues of global consequence." Speaking to reporters alongside Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara after talks in Abidjan, Blinken said the discussion included growing commercial ties to create jobs and growth in both the U.S. and Ivory Coast, as well as investing in public health initiatives and addressing regional […]

January 24, 2024

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