Nigeria: Kebbi Holds Maiden Mass Wedding for Over 300 Couples

[ad_1] The wedding was organised by the state government under Nafisa Idris, wife of the state governor, through her pet project, Nafisa Nasir Development Foundation (NANAS) No fewer than 300 divorces, widows and indigents got married at a mass wedding in Birnin Kebbi sponsored by the state government. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the wedding took place at the Abdullahi Fodio palace in Gwandu Emirate on Sunday. The wedding was organised by the state government under Nafisa […]

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Zimbabwe: Lady Chevrons’ Losing Streak Continues

[ad_1] Zimbabwe's senior women's cricket team's winless run extended on Sunday when they lost their second T20I series match to Ireland by 42 runs at Harare Sports Club. Zimbabwe is hosting Ireland for an eight-match white ball tour which started with three ODI matches which was won 2-0 by the visitors before the ongoing five-match T20i series which kicked off on Friday. Sunday's outcome left Ireland leading the T20 series 2-0 following 57 runs victory in the first fixture. Ireland's […]

January 29, 2024 1

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Malawi: Kawinga FC Promoted Into Super League After a Win Against Zitha FC Amid Match Fixing Probe

[ad_1] Kawinga FC has been promoted into the Super League after playing and winning the much awaited Central Region Football League final match against St Gabriel Zitha that ended in a 4-1 on Sunday at Nankhaka Stadium. The match was played following Football Association of Malawi-FAM directed the Central Region Football League officials to stage the match, thereafter launch a match fixing investigations. A brace from Lazarous Chirwa, each from Raheem Mtondela and Imran Awali helped Kawinga to carry the […]

January 29, 2024 1

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Africa: How New Anti-LGBTQ+ Bills in Africa Expand Crackdown On Rights

[ad_1] LONDON, Jan 29 (Openly) - Despite the decriminalisation of same-sex relations in Mauritius in 2023, rights groups warn that new laws being considered in several African countries risk eroding LGBTQ+ rights by creating new offences and targeting new groups. Many of the new bills resemble Uganda's draconian Anti-Homosexuality Act, which was signed into law last May and which includes the death penalty for "aggravated homosexuality". Sexual minorities in the east African nation say they have faced a wave of […]

January 29, 2024 2

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Africa: European Demand Driving $1 Trillion Spending On Gas Production Worldwide This Decade

[ad_1] $223 billion of this to be spent on new gas production to supply Europe *** Brussels, January 29 - The fossil fuel industry is forecast to spend more than one trillion dollars globally over the next decade on producing gas for European markets, according to Global Witness analysis of Rystad Energy data. Despite climate and energy experts' warnings that any new fossil fuel production will push the world beyond 1.5°C heating, $223 billion of this trillion dollar sum is […]

January 29, 2024 2

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South Africa: Over 5 Million Travellers Processed Over Festive Season, Says Agency

[ad_1] The Border Management Authority (BMA) announced on Sunday that it processed over five million travellers through South African borders over the festive period. "The 2023/2024 festive season was a remarkable time where a noticeable increase in the movement of persons and goods entering and exiting the Republic of South Africa was experienced," said Commissioner of the BMA, Dr Mike Masiapato. He said between 6 December 2023 and 18 January 2024, the agency lawfully processed 5 096 288 travellers across […]

January 29, 2024 2

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South Africa: Minister Congratulates Boxer Jackson Chauke

[ad_1] Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Zizi Kodwa has congratulated South African boxer Jackson Chauke for winning the vacant International Boxing Organization (IBO) flyweight title. Chauke defeated British boxer Quaise Khademi to become the latest world titleholder. "I congratulate Chauke for his excellent and inspirational achievement. He has raised the country's flag sky high. Chauke is an inspiration not only to South African boxers but to all athletes for his dedication and commitment to the sport. These qualities have […]

January 29, 2024 2

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Eritrea: Natnael Tesfazion Secures Second Place At Cadel Evans Road Race

[ad_1] Natnael Tesfazion, an Eritrean professional cyclist with the American Lidl-Trek team, claimed second place at the Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race in Australia today. Natnael Tesfazion finished closely behind the stage winner, Australian cyclist Laurence Pithie, after a tight sprint to the finish line. He completed the 174.3 km race in 4 hours, 17 minutes, and 40 seconds, averaging a speed of 40.5 km/h. The race featured numerous attempts of breakaways. In a dramatic turn of events with […]

January 29, 2024 1

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Nigeria: NDLEA Declares Ex-Miss Commonwealth Wanted Over Alleged Illicit Drugs

[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 allegedly escaped from her Lekki, Lagos residence, when NDLEA operatives raided her apartment at Oral Estate, Lekki on January 24, following credible intelligence she deals in illicit substances. The suspect was Miss Commonwealth Nigeria Culture 2015/2016 and founder of Queen Christmas Foundation. Recovered from her home during the search witnessed by the estate […]

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