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GTA Summit: Nigeria to play pivotal roles in upscaling African global tech ecosystem

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By Chimezie Godfrey The Nigerian Government through the Federal Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy has assured that it would intensify effort at partnering with the industry stakeholders to help evolve, enable broad opportunities, foster innovation and build the African tech innovation ecosystem. This assurance was made on Wednesday at the maiden edition of the Global Tech Africa (GTA) Summit,… Read More
Pacific 

Cambodia: UN rights chief regrets ‘severely restricted’ poll and opposition clampdown

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In a news release issued by his Office, Volker Türk, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, denounced “constant shrinkage” in Cambodia’s democratic space in recent years, which he said is undermining citizen’s fundamental freedoms and their right to participate in the public square. In the lead up to the elections, Cambodia’s National Election Committee disqualified two leading opposition political parties… Read More
Africa 

Russia-Africa Summit: African leaders arrive in St. Petersburg

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African leaders have begun to arrive in Saint Petersburg ahead of the second Russia-Africa Summit which kicks off this Thursday. 49 African delegations and 17 heads of state will take part in the two-day summit and economic forum.  The top issues expected to be discussed are food security and the Wagner military group’s future on the continent.  With the war… Read More
Africa 

Swimming lessons at sea to reconcile migrants with the water

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Mohamed, a migrant from Mauritania, takes his first steps in the water, accompanied by a lifeguard who helps him overcome the fear experienced when he risked his life to cross the Mediterranean in November 2022. Before challenging the waves, Mohamed and the other youngsters who came that morning carefully follow the instructions of Delphine Bassols, a former lifeguard who runs… Read More
Entertainment Lifestyle 

‘No Apology is Required’ – Wole Soyinka Defends Davido Over Controversial Music Video

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Renowned Nobel laureate, Wole Soyinka, has come forward to back Davido, advising the Afrobeats star not to issue an apology regarding the contentious music video of his newly signed artiste, Logos Olori. Davido promoted the music video for ‘Jaye Lo’ on social media shortly after its audio release on Friday. The video featured men dressed in white Jalabiya dancing in… Read More
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Nigerian British actor John Boyega calls Wizkid his favourite musician

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Nigerian-British actor John Boyega has shared that Afrobeats megastar Wizkid is his favourite Nigerian musician. Nigerian-born superstars are making strides across different sectors in the global entertainment industry and John Boyega is one of the Nigerian-born actors flying the Nigerian flag through his remarkable performances. Sourced From Nigerian Music Read More
Africa 

Rap legend Tupac Shakur’s crown ring sells for record $1 million

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A gold, ruby and diamond crown ring worn by rap legend Tupac Shakur during his last public appearance sold for $1 million at auction in New York Tuesday. The winning bid was well above Sotheby’s pre-sale estimate of between $200,000 and $300,000 and becomes the most valuable hip-hop artifact ever sold, the auction house said. The New York-born rapper wore… Read More
Africa 

Niger’s presidency under siege by the members of the elite guard

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Niger’s Presidential Guards on Wednesday sealed off the residence and offices of President Mohamed Bazoum, a source close to Bazoum said, describing the move as a “fit of temper” by the elite troops and that “talks” were underway. Access was blocked off to Bazoum’s official home and offices in the presidential complex in Niamey, although there was no abnormal military… Read More
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Gospel singer, Gure attributes success to Holy Spirit

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  From Fred Itua, Abuja Sensational gospel artiste, Ruke Gure has revealed that the Holy Spirit is the inspiration behind all her songs so far, saying she’s grateful that the Almighty God will choose her to propagate Hisworks in this generation. According to her, got born again in she got born again in 2011, while recalling her early days as… Read More
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Buhari’s former aide warns Davido, other artists to avoid ‘grave mistakes’ in music videos

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Singer, Davido Former President Muhamadu Buhari’s aide, Bashir Ahmed has warned singer, David Adeleke, aka Davido and other Nigerian music artists to avoid grave mistakes in their music videos while being creative. Bashir who gave out the warning in a tweet on Monday was reacting to the decision by Davido to delete the short clip from the controversial video of his… Read More
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