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What Hamilton said in Austin Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton is again speaking about why an African Grand Prix matters, and that is keeping Formula 1 Africa in the news. Speaking ahead of the US Grand Prix in Au…
Nigerian music star Zlatan Ibile has once again become a topic of discussion on social media, with attention turning to the wedding gifts associated with his name. The conversation has sparked curiosity among fans, music…
Agbara Nla Shines in Nollywood Box office numbers Agbara Nla,the returna remake of the mount Zion 33 year old movie,was directed by Damilola Mike-Bamiloye alongside Joshua Mike-Bamiloye,it was released on October 1st and…
Moonshot 2026: Connecting Africa’s Tech Startups, Investors and Innovators in Lagos Lagos, Nigeria, is preparing to host Moonshot by TechCabal 2026, a technology conference bringing together entrepreneurs, investors, dev…
Nollywood Mourns Veteran Actor Francis Duru at 57 The Nigerian film industry has been thrown into mourning following the death of veteran actor Francis Duru at the age of 57, with colleagues, public figures and fans payi…
On Monday, October 19, the High Court in Mombasa found self-proclaimed pastor Paul Mackenzie guilty of murder over the deaths of 191 people at Shakahola forest in Kilifi County. All but one of the victims were children…
How to Check If Your Phone Number Will Be Disconnected Soon Many Nigerians have been sharing warnings across social media regarding potential phone line disconnections. To ensure you do not suddenly lose access to critic…
Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote’s investment in Kenya’s energy sector has attracted attention across Africa. His move involving the Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) highlights growing business connections between Nigeria…
Introduction Finding a remote job is a great way for Nigerians to earn money, develop professional skills, and work from home. With an internet connection, a smartphone or computer, and the right skills, you can explore…
ShattaFest 2026 continues to attract public attention following a memorable birthday concert held by Ghanaian dancehall musician Shatta Wale at the Accra Sports Stadium on Saturday, October 17, 2026. The event brought to…
Veteran Nollywood actor Jide Kosoko has opened up about a big Jide Kosoko movie loss that has left him in debt. His film Eleko: Oba Esugbayi cost over N300 million to produce. The money was not his personal money. Invest…
NAIROBI, Kenya — The United States government has raised its travel advisory for Kenya following concerns about the spread of Ebola, a development that has attracted international attention and raised questions about pub…
The Lagos State Police Command has detained four officers and disbanded their tactical team following the circulation of a viral video allegedly showing police personnel harassing a young man in Odogunyan, Ikorodu. The d…
How Affordable Fashion and Social Media Are Changing the Way Young Nigerians Shop Young Nigerians are discovering and buying clothes in a very different way than they did a few years ago. Instead of walking from shop to…
Wizkid Closes Afro Plus Fest as Fans Celebrate 15 Years in Music Nigerian Afrobeats star Wizkid brought the 2026 Afro Plus Fest to a close with a headline performance in Maryland, United States, as fans celebrated 15…
Nigerian Deaf Athletes Protest Exclusion from National Sports Festivals Introduction Deaf athletes in Nigeria have protested their exclusion from the 2026 National Sports Festival, demanding equal opportunities to partic…
Burna Boy returns to Stade de France for historic NFL moment Imagine 80,000 fans screaming in the same stadium where he made history last year. That is the scale of Burna Boy NFL Paris as the Grammy winner headlines the…
More than 10,000 ravers gathered at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) for the All Out Rave, turning the campus into a lively celebration of music, dancing and youth culture. The event, organised…
