Tag: Africa
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UN Reform: Tinubu Seeks Permanent Seats, Veto Power For Africa
By Opeyemi Adelakun President Bola Tinubu has renewed Nigeria’s call for a restructuring of the United Nations Security Council, saying Africa should receive at least two permanent seats with full membership privileges. Tinubu made the demand in his address to the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York on Thursday, with Vice President Kashim…
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Mbappé: Winning 2026 Ballon d’Or Would Honour My African Roots
By Paul Joseph Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappé says winning the 2026 Ballon d’Or would give him an opportunity to honour his African heritage and the continent that has continued to show him strong support. The France captain made the remarks during an interview with RFI on Tuesday while reflecting on his family roots and…
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P-Square Split Destroyed Africa’s Biggest Music Brand — Daddy Showkey
By Opeyemi Adelakun Veteran Nigerian singer, Daddy Showkey, has criticised the prolonged disagreement between Peter and Paul Okoye, saying the fallout has damaged the musical legacy they built together as P-Square. Daddy Showkey made the remarks during an interview with Goldmyne TV while reflecting on the influence and popularity the twin brothers achieved during their…
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Elon Musk Says Africa Deaths Fell After US Aid Cuts
By Gloria Drealomalicha Tesla CEO Elon Musk has sparked fresh controversy after claiming that deaths across Africa declined following significant cuts to United States foreign aid, arguing that the reductions helped curb instability rather than worsen humanitarian conditions. Musk made the remarks on Tuesday while defending the spending cuts introduced under the Department of Government…
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The Life We Lead; Africa Between Promise and Pain
By George Omagbemi Sylvester Africa stands today at a dangerous but defining crossroads. From the dusty streets of Sudan to the economic anxieties of Nigeria, from the migration crisis draining young talents to the corruption scandals suffocating public trust, the continent is battling the consequences of leadership failures, weak institutions, and a generation increasingly losing…
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Beyond Xenophobia; Africa’s Leadership Failure and the Crisis We Refuse to Confront
By George Omagbemi Sylvester For years, Africa has hidden behind one convenient word whenever tensions erupt between locals and migrants: xenophobia. The term has become a continental shield, a political escape route that avoids deeper and more uncomfortable truths. Yet the violence, anger, resentment and hostility witnessed in parts of Africa today are not born…
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Nigeria Leads Africa, Eight Globally In Latest Fraud Ranking
By Paul Joseph Nigeria has emerged as the most spammed country in Africa and the eighth most affected globally, according to the 2025 Spam and Fraud Report released by Truecaller. The report revealed that 51 per cent of all unknown calls received by users in Nigeria this year were identified as spam or fraudulent, meaning…