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Nigeria's Bovi Ugboma and South Africa's Nomzamo Mbatha have been officially unveiled as co-hosts for the 12th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Award, set to take place on May 9, 2026, at the Eko Hotel and Suites in Lagos.
Andray Finance launches a mobile app aimed at offering fair loans while pushing back against years of predatory practices that have damaged trust in the sector. The Lagos-based fintech said its new application, now available on Google Play Store and Apple App Store, is designed to provide quick and transparent access to credit for individuals […] read more Andray Finance targets Nigeria’s loan sharks, bets on ethical credit to win underserved economy
Nigeria’s CJN and AGF highlight the critical roles of the judiciary and media in ensuring a fair and successful 2027 election, warning against bias. Read More: https://punchng.com/judiciary-media-vital-to-nigerias-2027-election-success-cjn-agf/
The witness said several deposits were made on different dates into the account of E-Traders International Limited. The post N80.2bn Fraud Trial: EFCC witness links cash deposits, dollar conversions to Bello’s associate appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
By Frank Ulom Do you know that Shakira’s “Waka Waka” heavily samples a 1986 song, Zangalewa by the Cameroonian group, Golden Sounds? Well, know that today – “and the beat, melody and chorus were taken from the song without permission”, Africa Facts Zone reported. According to an interview with AP, the 44-year-old Colombian claimed she...
Former Ivory Coast international footballer Aboulaye Traore has been sentenced to three years in jail for rape, an Ivorian women’s rights group reported. Nicknamed Ben Badi, the striker won the 1992 African Cup of Nations with the Elephants and remains a very popular figure in the West African country. In a statement, the Ivorian League Read More: https://punchng.com/ex-ivory-coast-footballer-traore-sentenced-to-three-years-for-rape/
An on-card autographed 1997-98 Upper Deck Game Jersey Michael Jordan card, with a jersey swatch embedded from the 1992 NBA All-Star Game, has sold privately via Goldin Auctions for $4.25 million.
Under pressure from the US, President Claudia Sheinbaum has authorised military operations to arrest cartel leaders.
Groups warn of 'deteriorating human rights' in call for US visitors' protection; White House decries 'scare tactics'.
Kofi Offeh, who describes himself as King Atehene, has been deported to Ghana.
Craig Robinson, executive director of the National Association of Basketball Coaches, says talks and the timing of changes to NCAA player eligibility rules must include coaches.
Atiku Abubakar, former Vice President, has faulted the request by President Bola Tinubu’s government for the approval of a fresh $516 million external loan to finance portions of the Sokoto–Badagry Superhighway project. In a statement on Thursday by his spokesperson, Phrank Shaibu, Atiku noted that infrastructure development—particularly one that seeks to connect the Northwest to […] Sokoto-Badagry Highway: Atiku blasts Tinubu over additional $516m foreign loan request
