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Nigeria’s naira demonstrated further gains against the US dollar on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, ending the day at N1,596.52/$1 on the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market (NAFEM). This marks the third consecutive day of appreciation for the naira and represents the second instance this month of the currency falling below the N1,600 mark. Data from […]
A significant gas explosion at the Mobil Filling Station near the Airport Hotel in Ikeja, Lagos State, resulted in multiple injuries and extensive damage on Thursday. The incident, which occurred around 10:49 a.m., ignited a fire that engulfed numerous vehicles and caused widespread panic among local residents and business owners. According to reports, the explosion […]
Issa Hayatou, the former president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), passed away on Thursday, just one day before his 78th birthday, after a prolonged illness. His death has prompted an outpouring of tributes from across the global football community, reflecting the profound impact he had on the sport. Hayatou, who was at the […]
Ghana’s aspirations at the Paris 2024 Olympics now rest on the shoulders of its men’s 4x100m relay team, which is set to compete on Thursday, August 8. With the early exits of athletes Rose Amoanimaa Yeboah in the high jump and swimmers Harry Stacey and Joselle Alice Mensah, the spotlight shifts to the sprinting quartet […]
Twitch sensation Kai Cenat has disclosed that he has turned down several collaboration requests from Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign, attributing his decisions to a lack of interest in political matters. The revelations came during an August 6 livestream session, where Cenat openly discussed the campaign’s persistent attempts to engage with him. In a segment of […]
Faith Cherotich earned Kenya a bronze medal in the women’s 3,000m steeplechase at the Paris Olympics, with the race ultimately claimed by Kenyan-born Bahraini Winfred Yavi. Cherotich’s performance provided a much-needed boost for Kenya after a challenging competition. In a high-stakes race featuring elite competitors such as world record holder Beatrice Chepkoech, reigning world champion […]
WASHINGTON: Former President Donald Trump has ignited controversy with his remarks questioning Vice President Kamala Harris’s racial identity, suggesting she has recently shifted from emphasizing her Indian heritage to identifying as Black. His statements, made at the National Association of Black Journalists convention in Chicago, have elicited strong condemnation from Harris and others who view […]
NEW YORK — Cardi B is pursuing primary custody of her children with rapper Offset, including their unborn baby, according to recent court documents from the couple’s ongoing divorce case. The Grammy-winning artist, known for her chart-topping hits and dynamic stage presence, has also requested child support from Offset, who is recognized for his solo […]
PARIS — Kenyan swimmer Maria Brunlehner narrowly missed out on a semi-final berth in the women’s 50m freestyle at the Paris Olympics, despite a commendable performance in her heat on Saturday. Brunlehner, competing in the seventh heat of the event, finished third with a time of 25.82 seconds. The heat was won by Thailand’s Jenjira […]
NAIROBI — Ferdinand Omanyala, Africa’s premier sprinter, effortlessly secured his place in the semi-finals of the 100m event at the Paris Olympic Games with a commanding heat victory in 10.08 seconds. Arriving at Stade de France as the second-fastest runner in the world this season, Omanyala demonstrated why he is considered a strong contender for […]
