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Shepherd Bushiri Flees South Africa to Malawi Over Fraud Case
Popular South African based preacher, Prophet Shepherd Bushiri has jumped bail and fled to Malawi ahead of his fraud trial in South Africa.
The preacher was granted bail early November in case of fraud and money laundering against him by … Continue Reading
Fans Shutdown Harare as Ginimbi is Buried in 1.9 million Versace Casket
Late flambouyant Zimbabwean socialite, Ginimbi Genius Kadungure, who died in a ghastly auto crash, on Sunday in Harare, has been buried amidst thousands of fans who attended the burial in Harare.
Ginimbi, who died with three of his friends … Continue Reading
Chimamanda receives Women’s Prize for Fiction ‘Winner of Winners’ Award
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has been awarded the Women’s Prize for Fiction ‘Winner of Winners’ for her novel, Half of a Yellow Sun.
The award which is a one-off award marks the culmination of the prize’s year-long 25th-anniversary celebrations, forming … Continue Reading
Former Ghanaian President, Jerry Rawlings is Dead, African leaders pay tribute
… Continue Reading“Whatever form of government we adopt as a people to suit our peculiar circumstances, our basic tenet is our common yearning and concern for every individual; for politics, whatever its colour must be an avenue to serve our fellow
UN DSG, Amina Mohammed meets President Buhari, talks Covid-19 impact
The United Nations Deputy Secretary General, Amina Mohammed in recent visits across some African countries to discuss strategies to rebuild setbacks as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic made a stop in her home country Nigeria.
She discussed with the … Continue Reading
6 Sponsors of Terrorism in Nigeria Convicted in UAE
Six Nigerian nationals were convicted by an Abu Dhabi Federal Court of Appeal in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for funding terrorism in Nigeria, according to Daily Trust.
The report published on Monday revealed that the Nigerians were responsible for … Continue Reading
US Elections: African Leaders felicitate with President-elect, Joe Biden
Congratulatory messages are pouring from leaders across Africa to felicitate with president-elect Joe Biden and his running mate, Kamala Harris, following their victory at the United States election polls.
Biden, whose advisers are already discussing who will fill in key … Continue Reading
Oyigbo Crisis: “I will never allow criminals to operate in my state” – Nyesom Wike
The Executive Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, has said he will never allow criminal elements evade his state while reacting to the ongoing Oyigbo crisis.
The governor stated this at a meeting with some South East governors and … Continue Reading
Zimbabwean Socialite, Genius “Ginimbi” Kadungure Dies in Auto Crash
A Zimbabwean socialite and influential businessman, Genius Kadungure, also known as Ginimbi has died, along side three other persons, in an auto crash along the Borrowdale road in Harare, police has confirmed.
Ginimbi, 36, who was said to have died … Continue Reading
ICC opens investigation on #EndSARS protest in Nigeria
The International Criminal Court (ICC) says it is conducting preliminary investigations into the recent #EndSARS protest in Nigeria.
In a statement obtained by the BBC, the office of the ICC prosecutor explained that it received complaints and information on … Continue Reading