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Shallipopi stands with Don Capon outside his dressing room before his performance at Afronation. Don Capon engages him in your typical TikTok format “interview” — a 10-second interaction asking him to share his favorite pre- and post-performance meals with the viewers. In an accent which can only be described as peculiar, Shallipopi awkwardly informs him […]
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Guinea-Bissau’s President Umaro Sissoco Embalo on Thursday, August 7, 2025, dismissed Prime Minister Rui Duarte de Barros, and appointed Braima Camara as his successor according to a presidential decree. Camara, a former coordinator of the Madem G15 party, was once a key opposition figure but has recently realigned with Embalo amid shifting political alliances. Barros, […]
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Discussions about the state of education in Nigeria resurfaced this week following the poor performance of candidates in the annual exams conducted by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC). Results uploaded on August 4, 2025, sparked immediate outrage, with many describing it as the worst performance in a decade. According to Dr. Amos Dangut, Head […]
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The Court of Appeal in Lagos has reversed an earlier decision by a Federal High Court that stopped the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) from seizing 14 properties allegedly linked to Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello, as part of his ongoing court case involving fraud and misappropriation of funds. Justice Yargata Nimpar, delivering the […]
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A military helicopter crash in Ghana’s southern Ashanti region has claimed the lives of all eight people on board, including two senior government ministers, in a devastating blow to the country’s leadership. Ghana’s Defence Minister, Edward Omane Boamah, and Environment Minister, Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, were among those killed, Chief of Staff Julius Debrah confirmed in […]
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For over three decades, Atiku Abubakar has remained a towering figure in Nigerian politics, perpetually at the cusp of the presidency, but never quite reaching it. Though admired for his resilience and deep political networks, his journey has increasingly come to symbolize poor timing, inconsistent allegiances, and what many now consider a string of fatal […]
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Hennessy is proud to join two-time GRAMMY® Award-winning artist and global phenomenon, Tems, to celebrate the launch of the Leading Vibe (LVI) Initiative in Lagos, Nigeria. Held on August 8th and 9th, the two-day event marks the beginning of a bold new chapter in Hennessy’s long-standing commitment to music and culture in Africa. Inspired by […]
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Martell, the oldest of the great cognac houses is stepping into a new phase of cultural engagement with the announcement of three newly appointed Cultural Ambassadors: Adesope Olajide (Shoopsydoo), Sheniece Charway, and Abdul Abdullah. Martell has long championed freedom, audacity and excellence, and is continuing its cultural journey by shining a spotlight on the people […]
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