Johannesburg
13 Aug
The resignation of Kabelo Gwamanda -- who held the job for less than 15 months -- means the city of at least 4.8 million people will get its eighth mayor in five years when his replacement is installed. READ ALSO:Nigerian automotive industry urged to seize opportunities Johannesburg, Dubai exhibitions Gwamanda had been under huge…
1 Aug
Six children were killed after a train collided with a school bus in South Africa, injuring 19 other pupils, the government said on Thursday. The accident occurred on Wednesday afternoon near the village of Mafube, close to the city of Middelburg, about 180 kilometres (110 miles) northeast of Johannesburg, according to local media. READ ALSO:Several…
13 Jun
The Super Eagles of Nigeria will know their AFCON 2025 qualifying group opponents when the draw takes place on Thursday, 4 July 2024, in Johannesburg, South Africa. This was announced by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) on Thursday. According to CAF, the draw will be conducted at SuperSport studios in South Africa. The event…
12 Jun
South Africa's TV giant MultiChoice posted a pretax loss of 706 million rand ($38 million) for the year ending in March, the company said Wednesday, citing weak local currencies and a drop in subscribers. The company is the subject of a takeover bid by France's Canal+, which already holds more than 35 per cent of…
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Two teenagers and five men have appeared before an Abeokuta Magistrates’ Court over alleged theft of electrical fittings household items worth over N28million The defendants Sunday Odeshola, 15, Monday Ubah, 16, David Odeshola, 45, were arraigned on a three count charge of conspiracy stealing and malicious damage. Four others, Kaman Rabiru, 27, Lawal…
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The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) says poor management of passengers by airline operators during flight disruptions and cancellations is affecting the credibility of the aviation industry. The Director-General of NCAA, Capt. Chris Najomo, made the remark on Friday in Lagos during a meeting with airline operators. According to Najomo, it is the responsibility of…
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Major General Oluwafemi Williams, Commander, 22 Armoured Brigade, Sobi Cantonment, Ilorin, says the brigade Major General Oluwafemi Williams, Commander, 22 Armoured Brigade, Sobi Cantonment, Ilorin, says the brigade played a key role in clearing out Islamic State of West African Province (ISWAP). Williams said this during the Nigeria Army Social Activities, which marked the end…
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A "human wave" of North Korean soldiers fighting on Russia's side in the Ukraine war are being sent to their deaths in futile attacks by generals who see them as "expendable," the White House said Friday. National Security Council spokesman John Kirby confirmed South Korean estimates of around 1,000 of Pyongyang's troops killed or wounded…
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A renowned human rights lawyer, Femi Falana SAN, has stated that the Nigerian police must be held responsible for the stampedes recently recorded across the country, stressing that the police failed to protect the people. Falana, who demanded that the families of the victims of the stampedes must be duly compensated, emphasised that poverty and…
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Ukraine will block Russian gas supplies via its territory in several days, effectively halting its transit to Slovakia, Moldova and, to some extent, Hungary. Kyiv said it would not renew an agreement on Russian gas transit expiring on December 31 as Russia continues its invasion of Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky insisted last week Kyiv…
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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has authorised the disconnection of Exchange Telecommunications Limited from MTN Nigeria following the company's failure to settle interconnect charges. In a statement released on December 27, 2024, Reuben Muoka, NCC’s Director of Public Affairs, confirmed that the approval was granted after Exchange Telecommunications was found to have insufficient reasons for…
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In Her Hands—the debut solo exhibition by Nigerian-born visual artist and photographer Sope Adelaja—captivated guests at Red Door Gallery, Victoria Island, Lagos, from December 14 to 18, 2024. Presented by Recreate Africa, this multimedia showcase invited viewers into a vivid narrative of nurture, highlighting its significance as a feminine trait and a vital force for…
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Mexico will launch a mobile application with an alert button for migrants facing imminent detention in the United States, the government said Friday, following President-elect Donald Trump's threats of mass deportations. "If you find yourself facing imminent arrest, you press an alert button that sends a signal to the nearest consulate," Mexican Foreign Minister Juan…
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Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko said Friday that his government would submit legislation to repeal a law by former president Macky Sall granting amnesty for deadly political violence. The controversial amnesty was granted just before March 2024 elections as Sall sought to calm protests sparked by his last-minute postponement of presidential elections in the traditionally…