Following the release of the IMF World Economic Outlook for April 2024, Niger Republic is not only the fastest-growing economy in Africa but the third in the world. This follows the kicking out of France, the United States and Germany by the current Head of State, Abdourahamane Tchiani, the president of the National Council for…
Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Equatorial Guinean President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo on Wednesday evening in Malabo signed an agreement on Gulf of Guinea Pipeline Project, further affirming partnership for mutual development. According to President Tinubu’s spokesperson, Chief Ajuri Ngelale on Thursday, the agreement covered legislative and regulatory measures for the gas pipeline, establishment…
Emmanuel Wanyonyi, a 20-year-old Kenyan athlete, has won the gold medal in the men’s 800m final at the 2024 Paris Olympics. He set a personal best time of 1:41.19, making him the third fastest man ever in the 800m. This victory marks Kenya’s fifth consecutive gold medal in the men’s 800m at the Olympics. The…
A triumphant turn of events, Annette Echikunwoke, formerly of Nigeria, has secured the silver medal in the women’s hammer throw at the Paris 2024 Olympics, competing under the United States flag. Echikunwoke’s journey to the podium was marked by adversity and determination. Initially set to represent Nigeria at the 2020 Olympics, she was disqualified due…
Sierra Leone’s Dr Abdul Karim Bangura is considered the most educated man on earth. Dr Bangura is an author, academic administrator, researcher and scientist. He holds a B.A. in International Studies, an M.A. in International Affairs, an M.S. in Linguistics, a Ph.D. in Political Science, a Ph.D. in Development Economics, a Ph.D. in Linguistics, a…
The 2024 E-Sports World Cup and “DOTA2” Riyadh Masters came to an end early this morning. The Chinese team XG advanced to the winner group of the knockout stage, and LGD advanced to the loser group of the knockout stage. Four rounds of matches: LGD 0:1 OG Radiant LGD: Echozz Sand King, Pyw Batrider, niu…
A court in Mississippi, United States of America (USA), convicted and sentenced three Nigeria men to a combined 235 years in prison for running online scams that duped people of tens of millions of dollars. The Nigerian nationals were extradited from South Africa to the Southern District of Mississippi in July 2015. Assistant Attorney General…
Seven people have been sentenced to life imprisonment in South Africa for burning two sisters to death after they were accused of witchcraft. The High Court of South, Eastern Cape Division, Mthatha, sitting in Ntabankulu, sentenced Lwandiso Mzaza (29), Lufefe Mzaza (28), Zithini Rhayisa (34), Yamkela Nonjojo (31), Odwa Nonjojo (34), Anelisiwe Nonjojo (32) and…
There have been reactions as a popular food seller was buried in a mortar-shaped coffin in Ghana. The remains of the food seller, whose name could not be ascertained at press time were paraded by some youths to the burial ground. According to a popular video shared on social media, the deceased was carried by…
Germany is to surrender control of its airbase in Niger after failing to reach agreement with the Nigerien authorities on legal immunity for its military personnel, the Defence Ministry informed parliament in Berlin on Saturday. The airbase in Niamey, a key asset in Western efforts to contain terrorism in the region, is to close on…
