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Togolese leader Faure Gnassingbé was sworn in this week as the inaugural “President of the Council of Ministers,” a newly created position to cement his grip on power under a controversial constitutional overhaul, which critics decry as a bid to extend his family’s 58-year dynastic rule indefinitely. The move follows the adoption of a revised […]
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For the uninitiated, The Marché du Film, also known as the Cannes Film Market, which Osamede, directed by James Omokwe and executive produced by Lilian Olubi, was selected for, is described and acknowledged as the world’s largest international conference of film professionals, bringing together more than 15,000 participants from 140 countries each year. Featuring more […]
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If you’re based in Enugu or Port Harcourt and making plans to visit the UK this summer, there’s good news: applying for your visa just got a whole lot easier. VFS Global has officially opened new Premium Visa Application Centres in Enugu and Port Harcourt, giving residents more convenient options for submitting their applications and […]
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May is a month of fresh starts, shifting rhythms, and new stories to dive into. This carefully curated list centers Nigerian women at the heart of powerful narratives, tracing their journeys through love, tradition, resistance, and rebirth. Two books by the same author appear here intentionally, both are seminal classics that continue to shape conversations […]
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Malian military strongman, General Assimi Goïta, has cemented his grip on power for the next five years, following a state-backed national conference widely criticized as a bid to legitimize his authoritarian rule. The conference, boycotted by major opposition factions and civil society groups, has recommended extending Goïta’s transitional presidency until 2030, further delaying elections initially […]
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The Durban FilmMart, one of Africa’s premier film industry events, returns for its 16th edition from July 18-21. The festival continues its legacy as the continent’s leading platform for co-production, networking, and film financing. Under the theme Bridges Not Borders: Stories That Unite, this year’s market aims to strengthen creative connections across Africa by bringing […]
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On the 1st of May 2025, the Amalgamated Union of App-Based Transportation of Nigeria (AUATON) submitted a petition to the National Assembly accusing global ride hailing companies (Uber, Bolt and InDrive) of perpetuating corporate violence, alleging systematic worker misclassification and repeated acts of negligence leading to violent crimes against drivers. In the 14 page petition […]
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Lagos-born rapper and singer Blaqbonez has teamed up once again with Nigerian hitmaker Kizz Daniel on a new single titled Follow Her. First conceived during their early attempts to collaborate in 2022, the track is as much a celebration of their genuine friendship as it is a genre-bending anthem designed for the summer months. Produced […]
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