National President of AGN, Emeka Rollas, who disclosed this on Tuesday at a news conference in Lagos, said the festival would be done in partnership with the African Travel Film Festival. According to him, the essence of the festival is to create networking platform for Nollywood actors with their global …
Read More »Nook International Fashion Weekend unveils a spectacular celebration of global style and creativity
With a commitment to celebrating diversity, innovation, and craftsmanship, this year’s event promises to be an extraordinary extravaganza of style and creativity. Taking place from 9th to 11th February 2024 in the heart of Port Harcourt, Nook International Fashion Weekend will gather renowned fashion designers, emerging talent, fashion influencers, buyers, …
Read More »Pacific Seabed Mining Delayed as International Agency Finalizes Rules
The start of industrial-scale seabed mining to extract car battery metals from the bottom of the Pacific Ocean has been delayed after the international agency charged with overseeing the work concluded late last week that it needed more time to finalize mining rules. The action by the International Seabed Authority, …
Read More »Alaba International Market demolished to save lives — Lagos govt
Gbolahan Oki, General Manager, Lagos State Building Control Agency, (LABSCA) said this on Saturday during an on-the-spot assessment of the demolition site. Oki visited the market amid heavy downpour alongside his counterpart in Lagos State Physical Planning Permit Authority (LASPPPA), Kehinde Osinaike, and the seven-man committee set up by Governor …
Read More »International Afrobeats star Phaemous combines with UK producer DJames on new EP
Boundaries sees the artist and producer pair exploring themes around love and relationships. Written by Phaemous, produced by DJames, and crafted between Lagos and London, the 5-track project does brilliantly to merge its primary R&B soundscapes and melodies, with minimalist Afrobeats sensibilities to excellent effects.
Read More »East African International Students to Benefit from Single Qualification Framework
Sudanese refugee James Mathiang (left) with his teammates has had difficulties getting his qualifications recognised even though he was offered a scholarship. Wilson Odhiambo/IPS by Wilson Odhiambo (nairobi) Tuesday, July 11, 2023 Inter Press Service NAIROBI, Jul 11 (IPS) – East African international students could soon easily study in neighbouring countries …
Read More »Shehu Sani accuses NFF of abandoning Ex-Nigerian International, Daniel Joshua who has been bedridden for 15 years
Former lawmaker, Shehu Sani has accused the Nigeria Football Federation of abandoning Ex-Nigerian International, Daniel Joshua, who has been bedridden for 15 years. The politician, who paid a visit to Joshua, said he sustained a spinal cord injury as a result of the car crash that happened when he …
Read More »‘Generations of Haitians’ at risk, warns Guterres, calling for international force to help quell gang violence
The UN chief expressed deep concern at the extreme vulnerability faced by the Haitian people – especially women and girls – because of brutally violent and “predatory” armed gangs, like those encircling the capital, blocking main roads and controlling access to water, food, health care. “I condemn in the strongest …
Read More »International Afrobeats sensation Jeffery Benson set to release new singles ‘Solo’
Canadian-based Afrofusion sensation Jeffrey Benson is poised to revolutionize the global afrobeat landscape with his extraordinary talent and unwavering dedication to his craft. With the highly anticipated release of his singles, ‘Solo’ and ‘Deeper,’ Jeffrey Benson aims to establish himself as a prominent figure and a defining voice of Afrobeats, …
Read More »Victor Osimhen beats Salah, Mahrez to win Best African International at Ghana Football Awards
Super Eagles and Napoli striker, Victor Osimhen has won the Best African International award at the 5th edition of the Ghana Football Awards. Osimhen was announced the winner at the awards held on Sunday at the Accra International Conference Center. The 24-year-old saw off competition from Egypt and …
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