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Guinness confirms Nigerian chef’s world record for longest cooking marathon

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Guinness World Records (GWR) has on Tuesday confirmed that Nigerian chef, Hilda Bassey aka Hilda Baci now holds the world record for longest cooking marathon by an individual. Last month, Baci caused a sensation in Nigeria after cooking non-stop for more than 100 hours, which exceeded the previous record. Politicians and celebrities urged her on along with a boisterous crowd… Read More
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Nigeria to provide interest free-loans to students

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Nigeria’s President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has signed into law a new bill, which provides interest-free loans to student. It is the first of its kind in the country, that offers financial support for poorer students in higher education. Nigerian students in tertiary institutions such as universities, colleges and polytechnics will now be able to easily get interest-free loans from the… Read More
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Egypt: Three British tourists dead after boat fire

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Three British tourists are reported dead during sea cruise after their boat caught fire in the Egyptian Red Sea. The incident happened off the coast of Marsa Alam on the both called also called the Hurricane. Twenty-four other people, including 12 Britons, were rescued from the boat. Initial reports suggested the fire, at 06:30 local time, was down to an… Read More
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Ugandan President denies death rumours

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Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has denied rumours about his death as he self- isolates after testing positive for Covid 19. The social media statement followed rumours that he had died after contracting Covid-19. President tested positive for the virus on 7 June and said the following day that he was taking “forced leave”. Rumours have emerged on Twitter over the… Read More
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Sweden is not holding a ‘sex championship’

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There were reports these past couple of weeks about Sweden holding a sex competition which was to take place on June 8. But it turns out not to be the case with Sweden’s sports authorities denying those reports. The Times of India, one of India’s most popular and reputable newspapers had carried a report that read that “Sweden Will Soon… Read More
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Nigeria’s suspended central bank governor detain by security agency

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Nigeria’s suspended central bank Governor Godwin Emefiele has been detained by the police’s Department of State Services (DSS). The DSS said on Saturday that Emefiele who was suspended by the new president is being held in custody for investigative reasons. “The Department of State Services (DSS) hereby confirms that Mr Godwin Emefiele, the suspended governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria… Read More
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Ghana bans meat consumption in the north over anthrax outbreak

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Ghana has banned the slaughter, sale and consumption of meat in its northern region over a deadly anthrax outbreak. The one-month ban also affects the movement of animals, such as cows, sheep, goats, pigs and donkeys. Officials have also imposed a similar ban in the Upper East Region to avoid the spread of the disease. One person has so far… Read More
Africa North Africa Sudan World 

Sudan accuses UN envoy of inflaming fighting, declares him “persona non grata”

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The UN envoy to Sudan, Volker Perthes, has been declared “persona non grata” by the government which means he is no longer recognised. “The Government of the Republic of Sudan has notified the Secretary General of the United Nations that it has declared Mr Volker Perthes… persona non grata as of today,” the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a… Read More
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Guinea-Bissau: Opposition coalition wins majority seats in parliament

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In what is seen as a major blow to the government, Guinea-Bissau‘s opposition coalition has won majority seats parliament following last Sunday’s legislative elections. The PAI Terra Ranka coalition, led by the former ruling PAIGC party, won 54 of 102 seats, the electoral commission said on Thursday. Madem G15, the party of President Umaro Sissoco Embalo, who dissolved parliament in May last… Read More
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South Africa extends deadline for Zimbabwean Exemption Permit

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The South African government has extended for Zimbabwean Exemption Permit (ZEP) holders to apply for appropriate visas and waivers by a further six-month. The new deadline is now December 31, 2023, after which Zimbabwean nationals who fail to secure appropriate visas would be forcibly deported. The initial deadline was June 30, 2023, that deadline was an extension from an earlier… Read More
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