Author: Gloria Irabor

The Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) has defended its decision to sell a 60% stake in four hotels to Rock City Hotel, owned by Bryan Acheampong, the Minister for Food and Agriculture. In a statement released on May 19, 2024, SSNIT explained that Rock City Hotel presented the best technical and financial proposal…

South Africa’s highest court has made a decisive ruling, declaring that former president Jacob Zuma cannot participate in the upcoming crucial general election. This unanimous decision puts an end to months of speculation and legal battles regarding Zuma’s eligibility to vie for a seat in parliament. Zuma, once a prominent figure in the ruling African…

A man in Malawi has been found guilty of disrespecting President Lazarus Chakwera in a TikTok video. Sainani Nkhoma shared a video of an animated figure with Chakwera’s face dancing humorously, along with offensive comments about the president in a WhatsApp group. The judge, Talakwanji Mndala, deemed Nkhoma’s actions inappropriate and warned that he could…

Ayra Starr, the sensational singer known for her captivating Afrobeats tunes, continues to make waves on the global music scene. Recently, she graced the stage as one of the headlining acts at the C6 Fest in Sau Paulo, Brazil, marking yet another milestone in her career. During the concert, Ayra Starr treated her fans to…

Ghanaian rap icon, Sarkodie, recently addressed the buzz encircling his latest track ‘Brag’, shedding light on the motives behind mentioning Nigerian music heavyweights. In an interview with VoxAfrica, he clarified that the references to Wizkid, Davido, Burna Boy, and Asake were not intended as jabs, contrary to misconceptions. Sarkodie emphasized that his aim was to…

Atiku Abubakar, the former Vice President of Nigeria, has vowed to stay active in politics for the rest of his life, dismissing any idea of retirement. He made this statement during a recent interview on a BBC Hausa political program. Atiku, as reported by Leadership, emphasized that he and others will not stand by while…

Nigerian artist Daddy Showkey recently shared a harrowing experience from his past involvement in a gang. He opened up on The Honest Bunch Podcast, revealing a close call with death. Daddy Showkey recounted that he and his friends once stumbled upon some guns in a refuse dump in Ikorodu. They began using these guns to…

ECOWAS has lifted sanctions on Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso, aiming to reconcile these nations with the regional bloc after they announced their withdrawal. The three countries have decided to form a confederation, signaling a major change in the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) region. The new alliance, called the Confederation of the…

Rescuers are searching for a helicopter that crashed in northern Iran on Sunday. Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian were on board. Their condition is still unknown. The crash occurred in the East Azerbaijan province. The search effort includes military drones and many rescue teams. Despite making contact with some passengers,…

In a recent podcast interview on ‘Curiosity Made Me Ask’, Speed Darlington, the renowned singer, found himself in a moment of frustration. The interviewer, Isbae U, mistakenly included Davido’s name in a list of Speed Darlington’s favorite artists. This small slip-up sparked a fiery response from the musician. During the conversation, Isbae U reminded Speed…