The dancers swayed their hips to the rhythm of drummers who set the pace for the anticipated mass circumcision ceremony of the Bamasaba people in Uganda’s eastern mountains. However, the lively street festivities masked a growing conflict behind the scenes. Some locals were questioning their king about the public display of Imbalu, a ritual involving […]
As Paul Kagame begins another term, Rwanda faces a pivotal moment. His supporters highlight the country’s progress under his leadership, while the international community remains attentive to growing concerns about human rights and the consolidation of power. The inauguration ceremony in Kigali was more than a formality; it underscored Kagame’s lasting influence and the complex […]
In a joint overnight operation, the Nigerian Embassy and a Senegalese-based NGO rescued 24 Nigerian girls from sexual exploitation in the Tamaccounda and Kedougou regions of Senegal. The acting Ambassador of the Nigerian Embassy in Dakar, Salihu Abubakar, reported this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday. The girls, mostly under-aged and ranging […]
The Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, has urged the Managing Director/Chief Executives of the Nigerian Film Corporation (NFC), Dr. Ali Nuhu, to create valuable opportunities for young people in the creative industry. The NFC, a parastatal within the Federal Ministry of Culture and Creative Economy, aims to promote a thriving film […]
The Ministry of Interior’s Permanent Secretary, Dr. Aishetu Gogo Ndayako, announced that Monday and Tuesday will be observed as public holidays for this year’s Eid-ul-Adha celebration, as declared by Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, the Minister of Interior, on behalf of the Federal Government. Dr. Tunji-Ojo extended congratulations to all Muslim Ummah, both domestic and international. He […]
The Katsina State Government has restated its commitment to preserving and promoting the state’s rich cultural legacy and customs, particularly through efforts to boost tourism. This pledge came from Bala Zango, the Commissioner for Information and Culture, at the Season 3 Dambe Warriors Circuit Fight 11 Competition, a traditional boxing event held at the Katsina […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Gbenga Komolafe The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), issued a new policy aimed at boosting domestic refining capacity and drastically cutting down reliance on imported petroleum products. Gbenga Komolafe, the Commission Chief Executive of NUPRC who disclosed this during a press briefing in Abuja on Monday, pointed out that this new policy makes it […]
