AFRICA

Germany, Nigeria sign accord for return of looted Benin Bronzes

Germany and Nigeria have signed an agreement that paves the way for the return of hundreds of artefacts known as the Benin Bronzes that were looted and removed from Africa more than 120 years ago – an accord that Nigerian officials hope will prompt other countries to follow suit. A …

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Another Nollywood actress returns engagement ring shortly after Funke Akindele’s marriage split

Nollywood actress Ruth Eze has revealed that she returned her engagement ring following the numerous marriage break-up happening in the industry. Her comment comes shortly after producer, JJC Skillz took to social media to announce his separation from his wife, actress Funke Akindele. Taking to her Instagram page, Ruth noted …

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Shell suspends plan to sell Nigerian onshore oil assets

Shell Plc said it has suspended its plans to sell its onshore oil assets in Nigeria, responding to a Supreme Court suit over oil leak appeal filed by a community in Bayelsa State. The oil major had announced its plans of divestment in May 2021. It was subsequently sued by …

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Insecurity: Do not travel to Nigeria – Canada warns citizens

The Canadian authorities have issued travel advisories to its citizens travelling to Nigeria. According to the authorities, Canadian citizens should not travel to Nigeria unless it is extremely necessary to do so. “Avoid non-essential travel to Nigeria due to the unpredictable security situation throughout the country and the significant risk …

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Zimbabwe to open new US$160m Parliament built for free by China

The infrastructure footprints of China is a long drawn subject for analysts of geopolitics. It is widely believed that the Asian giant’s power and prowess on the continent is linked to the efforts it sinks into developing public and private infrastructure across the continent. China has in recent years, built …

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Nigeria missing 2022 World Cup is a big blow – Sadio Mane

Senegal and Bayern Munich forward Sadio Mane says it is a big blow Nigeria did not qualify for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar following the array of talents the West African country has. The Super Eagles were eliminated on the away goals rule following a 1-1 draw with …

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Court denies Nnamdi Kanu bail again

Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) lost the move to regain freedom. Justice Binta Nyako of an Abuja Federal High Court rejected Kanu’s application seeking to grant him bail. The IPOB leader sought the court’s permission to discharge the earlier order revoking his bail. Justice …

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Okocha, Drogba, Demba Ba, Toure: Africa’s greatest free transfers of all time

Which of the continent’s star players achieved great things after moving on a free transfer? Jay-Jay Okocha Surely Africa’s greatest free agent of all time, Okocha went from being Africa’s most expensive player when he signed for Paris Saint-Germain in 1998 to moving to Bolton Wanderers for nothing four years …

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Nigerian arrested in Germany over deadly knife attack; 1 dead, 5 injured

A 31-year-old man has been detained in southwestern Germany, accused of stabbing several people in a shelter for asylum seekers. One man was killed and at least five people were injured in the knife attack late on Sunday, police said on Monday. The Nigerian man, also a resident at the …

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Bobrisky threatened to kill me If I didn’t quit being a drag queen – James Brown

Nigerian crossdresser, James Brown, has alleged that his colleague, Bobrisky, threatened to kill him if he did not quit being a drag queen. It’s no longer news that James Brown, who was previously Bobrisky’s protege, is frequently at odds with him on social media, albeit their supporters and followers are …

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