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Shallipopi Teases Fans With Upcoming Music Release This Friday
Afrobeats sensation Shallipopi has set fans buzzing after hinting at dropping fresh music this Friday. The singer gave the clue in a social media post, […]
Burundi Faces Alarming Surge in Rights Abuses, UN Experts Warn
UN appointed experts on Monday raised serious concern over a sharp rise in grave human rights violations in Burundi, pointing to attacks on political opponents. […]
Burkina Faso Parliament Approves Law Criminalizing Homosexuality
Lawmakers in Burkina Faso have unanimously passed legislation outlawing homosexuality, with offenders now facing prison terms of between two and five years, state television announced […]
Mob Burns Woman Alive in Niger State Over Blasphemy Allegation
In Niger state, northern Nigeria, a woman was burned to death by a mob after being accused of making blasphemous remarks about Prophet Muhammad, police […]
Afghanistan Earthquake Leaves 800 Dead and Thousands Injured in Devastating Night Tremor
The death toll from Sunday’s earthquake in eastern Afghanistan has climbed to 800, according to updated figures released by the Taliban government on Monday. Authorities […]
Iran’s President Rejects Stricter Hijab Law to Avoid Social “War”
Iran’s president revealed that he refused to enforce a disputed dress code law, warning it could have sparked a “war” within Iranian society. The rollout […]
BBNaija Winner Phyna Loses Sister, Ruth Otabor, After Accident
Tragedy has struck the family of Big Brother Naija Season 7 winner, Phyna, following the passing of her sister, Ruth Otabor. The sad news was […]
Egypt Beats Mexico to Become First African Team in Homeless World Cup Final
On Day 7 in Oslo, Egypt toppled defending champions Mexico in rainy conditions at the Homeless World Cup on Saturday.Making history, Egypt became the first […]
US Moves to Limit Visa Duration for Students and Journalists
The US government has unveiled new plans to cut down the validity period of visas granted to foreign students and international journalists. The Department of […]