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Five people died when a canoe capsized in Taura Local Government Area, Jigawa State, on August 8, 2024. The boat, carrying twenty passengers, overturned while crossing the Gamoda River. Rescue efforts are ongoing, and police have expressed condolences to the victims' families. A tragic boat...
Nigeria’s sports minister, John Enoh, explained why cyclist Ese Ukpeseraye competed in the 2024 Paris Olympics without approved equipment. Due to a late qualification notice, Nigeria had to improvise with borrowed bikes. Criticism followed, but Enoh clarified that the situation arose from...
South Africa has been removed as the "country in focus" at the 2024 Puebla International Literature Festival due to controversy surrounding Chidimma Adetshina's nationality. The decision follows allegations of fraud and identity theft, leading to Adetshina's withdrawal from the Miss South Africa...
Botswana declares half-day holiday after Letsile Tebogo wins country's first Olympic gold in 200m sprint at Paris 2024. President Masisi celebrates historic achievement, praising Tebogo's tribute to his late mother. The victory marks a milestone for Botswana and African athletics, with Tebogo...
Flooding in Bauchi State has washed away a section of the Kano-Maiduguri expressway, leaving motorists stranded. Governor Bala Mohammed urges immediate Federal Government intervention to prevent accidents and hardships. The damaged infrastructure sparks criticism over the quality of engineering...
Pastor Tunde Bakare criticized Nigerian politicians for living lavishly amid widespread economic hardship during a memorial lecture in Lagos on August 8, 2024. He urged political leaders to demonstrate empathy and address the nation's challenges through dialogue. Bakare also questioned the...
Street beggars in Kano are pleading for an end to nationwide protests, citing extreme hardship due to disrupted daily earnings. They appeal to protest organizers to negotiate with the government, as many families have been left without food, struggling to survive under the imposed curfews...
Chidimma Vanessa Adetshina has withdrawn from the Miss South Africa pageant following a controversy over her mother's citizenship status. The incident sparked accusations of xenophobia against South Africa, as many Africans criticized the treatment of Adetshina, who prioritized her family's...
Chidimma Vanessa Adetshina has withdrawn from the Miss South Africa pageant amid allegations of fraud and identity theft involving her mother's citizenship process. The South African Department of Home Affairs is investigating her citizenship. Adetshina expressed gratitude to supporters and...
A devastating fire at a Mobil filling station in Ikeja, Lagos, destroyed several vehicles and caused significant damage. The fire erupted around 11:00 am on Thursday during a busy sale of Petroleum Motor Spirit (PMS). Emergency services are investigating the cause of the blaze. A fire broke out...
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