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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The Nkata Ndi Inyom Igbo Foundation (NNIIF), a socio-cultural organization of accomplished Igbo women, has announced plans for its 2024 Annual Conference, scheduled to take place on December 3rd at the Sandralia Hotel, Abuja. With the theme "Driving Transformation through Value Re-orientation, Inclusive Leadership and Sustainability," the conference aims to address critical national issues, fostering…
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Now adays, managing a full-time job while running a side hustle is the norm for many professionals. Whether you're building an online business, offering freelance services, or exploring a creative passion, the challenge lies in juggling both without sacrificing productivity—or your sanity. We give you practical tips for balancing work and side hustles. Take a…
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The Martin Amaewhule Led Rivers State House of Assembly has taken steps to address the disturbances that occurred on October 7, 2024, in some local government council secretariats. During its 70th Legislative Sitting of the Second Session on Monday, the House Committee on Public Complaints and Petitions, led by its Chairman, Enemi George, presented an interim…
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The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Dr. George Akume, deserves the support of well meaning citizens of Benue state to attract developmental projects to the state. The Chairman of the Governing Council of the Federal Polytechnic Wannune, Chief Michael Msuaan, made this known while paying a courtesy visit to the Jemgbagh Traditional…
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The prospect of Dangote Petrochemical Refinery enjoying an alleged monopoly in oil distribution in the country is a source of concern for a group the Diaspora Movement (NDM). NDM's global president, Dr. Donald Illiya, in a statement Monday from London, United Kingdom (UK), said the public faceoffs between the NNPCL and Dangote refinery are confusing,…
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The family of late Chief Stephen Babalayoriju Aruwajoye of Owo kingdom brought succour to hundreds of indigent families in the ancient town following the distribution of food items and cash gifts worth millions of naira. With the event designed to commemorate the 40th memorial anniversary of the patriarch, the family also distributed textbooks and notebooks…
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No fewer than 21,700 African women were reportedly killed by people close to them, according to a report by the United Nations (UN). A woman is killed by a partner or relative every 10 minutes worldwide in 2023, the United Nations warned Monday, stressing that femicides remained at "alarmingly high levels". Almost 85,000 women and…
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The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) and the Bafarawa Foundation have commended the efforts of Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf for the rehabilitation and reuniting of the 76 teenagers, who were released from detention for protesting. The two organisations made the commendation on Thursday during the official handing over of the children to their…
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In a demonstration of solidarity, hundreds of women, on Monday, gathered in Abuja to demand decisive action against the rising cases of gender-based violence (GBV) in Nigeria. The march was organized by UN Women in partnership with the National Assembly of Nigeria as part of activities to mark the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based…
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The arrest of 76 Kano teenagers accused of treason felony in the wake of the End bad governance protests raised dust nationwide as the concern eventually yielded quick attention from the Federal Government. Aside the gravity of the charges, which elicited worries from citizens, especially the most of the minors could hardly understand the cause…