Hilda Baci breaks Guinness world record for longest cooking time
Hilda Baci breaks Guinness world record for longest cooking time Hilda Buci, also known as Hilda Bassey Effiong, a Nigerian chef, has broken the Guinness World Record for the longest cooking hours previously held by Indian chef Lata Tondon. The…
Nigeria: Musician Seun Kuti arrested for assaulting police officer
Musician Seun Kuti arrested for assaulting police officer Police in Nigeria’s Lagos state have confirmed the arrest of Seun Kuti, a renowned Nigerian musician and the son of Afrobeat legend Fela Kuti. The arrest follows an incident captured in…
South African army commander visits Russia
South African army commander visits Russia On Monday, Russian news agencies reported that Lieutenant General Lawrence Mbatha, commander of the South African army’s ground forces, is on an official visit to Moscow. This visit aims to strengthen military cooperation…
Ghana gains China and Paris Club support for IMF bailout
Ghana gains China and Paris Club support for IMF bailout? China and the Paris Club have both offered their support to Ghana in its request for assistance from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), according to a joint statement…
Tanzania reaffirms support for women empowerment in mining industry
Tanzania reaffirms support for women empowerment in mining industry. During a parliamentary session in the capital city of Dodoma, Tanzania, Deputy Minister for Minerals Stephen Kiruswa reiterated the government’s commitment to empowering women in the mining industry. Kiruswa stated…
Internet service in Pakistan to remain suspended for indefinite period: PTA
Internet service in Pakistan to remain suspended for indefinite period On Wednesday, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) announced that internet services would be suspended across the country for an indefinite period, following the blocking of mobile broadband services on…
Ghana: Nine pupils confirmed dead as boat ferrying them capsizes
Nine pupils confirmed dead as boat ferrying them capsizes. On Wednesday, a tragic incident occurred in Ghana’s Greater Accra region, where a boat carrying nine school pupils from Faana to Kelee in the Ga South Municipality capsized, resulting in…
Mystery illness kills nine, leaves 80 ill in Kenya
Mystery illness kills nine, leaves 80 ill in Kenya. An unknown disease outbreak in Kargi Location, Marsabit County has resulted in the death of at least nine people and severe illness of over 80 others. Senior Chief Moses Galoro…
Senegalese court hands six-month suspended sentence to opposition leader
Senegalese court hands six-month suspended sentence to opposition leader Opposition leader Ousmane Sonko has received a six-month suspended sentence in an appeal of a defamation case in Senegal, which may affect his plans to run for president next year. Sonko…
Nigeria woman sues father for attempted forced marriage
Nigeria woman sues father for attempted forced marriage In Kaduna State, Nigeria, a Shari’a Court heard a case where a 20-year-old woman named Fatima took legal action against her father, Aliyu Muhammad, for compelling her to wed a…
