Ghana scraps visas for African passport holders Ghana will allow visa-free entry to citizens of all African countries starting in early 2025. The move, approved by President Nana Akufo-Addo in December, makes Ghana the fifth African country to open its borders to all holders of African passports. The Aflao border post, between Ghana and Togo. Getty…
Zambian policeman arrested after allegedly releasing prisoners to celebrate New Year’s Eve A police officer in Zambia has been arrested for allegedly releasing over a dozen prisoners so they could celebrate New Year’s Eve. Detective Inspector Titus Phiri “forcibly seized cell keys” on Tuesday morning whilst “in a state of intoxication,” Zambia’s Police Service said…
Wizkid surpasses 8 billion streams on Spotify. Nigerian singer Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, also known as Wizkid, has achieved another significant milestone, becoming the first African artist to surpass 8 billion streams on Spotify. This includes both his lead and featured tracks. His collaboration with Canadian superstar Drake on the hit song ‘One Dance’ remains his…
The recent crowning of Barrister Prince Smart Ikechukwu Nwobi as the Prince and Ozoigbondu Ezesinachi of Awgu Egbeleli of Awgu Local Government Area, Enugu State, Nigeria, marks a significant moment that beautifully intertwines the Nigerian diaspora experience with ancestral heritage. This celebration honours a distinguished individual and highlights the enduring connection between Nigerians abroad and…
Wizkid, Burna Boy, others stun fans at 2025 Lagos Countdown Wizkid, Burna Boy, and some other Nigerian A-list artistes, on Tuesday at the iconic Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos left their fans in awe as they gave mind-blowing performances during the Greater Lagos Countdown to usher in the New Year. The event, organised by the Lagos…
Jimmy Carter, the 39th US president, dies at 100 Jimmy Carter, the peanut farmer who won the presidency in the wake of the Watergate scandal and Vietnam War, endured humbling defeat after one tumultuous term and then redefined life after the White House as a global humanitarian, has died. He was 100 years old. The…
