The 11th edition of the Nollywood Week Film Festival commenced in Paris, the French capital, on Thursday. While the festival primarily celebrates Nigerian cinema, it also showcases films from a diverse array of countries, including Tanzania, Kenya, Morocco, and even the United States. With a duration of four days, the festival offers attendees the opportunity […]
The Global Citizen NOW conference of this year emphasized the significance of making long-term investments in Africa’s growing youth population and the crucial support required for young changemakers worldwide. The conference, which aimed to channel resources toward fighting poverty, emphasized the crucial role of political, business, and philanthropic leaders in backing education and healthcare in […]
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Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Governor of Lagos State, Appoints Basirat Damilola Marshall, Daughter of Fuji Icon King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal (KWAM1), as Senior Special Assistant for Tourism. In the footage, KWAM1 mentioned that his daughter, Damilola, urged him to express gratitude to the governor for her notable appointment. Subsequently, the announcement has generated numerous congratulatory messages […]
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A new war crimes court has been established in Liberia by an executive order signed by President Joseph Boakai, more than two decades after two civil conflicts that claimed 250,000 lives came to an end. Liberia, according to Mr. Boakai, had “endured downpours of agony”. Atrocities throughout the hostilities that lasted from 1989 to 2003 […]
You know how you can feel something and not know how to explain it but then something happens and the perfect word to express how you feel comes to your mind? It’s like a light bulb moment, exactly like finally remembering the title of the song whose tune troubled your mind. This was what happened […]
At only 19 years old, Lisha Dachor, hailing from Plateau state, Nigeria, embraced an extraordinary feat: meticulously painting over 4,000 nails within a mere 72-hour span. Using an array of vibrant hues such as blue, pink, and purple, she embellished numerous fingernails at a local events center in her hometown. The culmination of her three-day […]
With less than two months remaining until the commencement of the games in Paris, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) revealed its most extensive refugee team ever on Thursday. Meet the IOC @RefugeesOlympic Team @Paris2024! It brought immense joy to the 36 athletes representing 11 diverse nations, who will participate in 12 sports disciplines during the […]
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Just six years following her debut with the Zambian team, footballer Racheal Kundananji has achieved the status of the world’s priciest women’s player. The 23-year-old has secured a contract with Bay FC in the American National Women’s Soccer League valued at $860,000, luring her away from Madrid CFF. Kundananji has made history as the […]
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On Thursday, President William Ruto of Kenya appointed Maj Gen Fatuma Gaiti Ahmed as the inaugural female commander of the air force. This decision comes in the wake of a tragic helicopter crash last month that resulted in the loss of the military chief and several others, necessitating fresh leadership. In addition to Maj Gen […]
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