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The naira continued its upward trajectory against the dollar in the official foreign exchange market on Monday. According to data from the FMDQ Securities Exchange, the naira appreciated by N3.21, reaching a rate of N1,570.99 per dollar, up from the N1,574.20 recorded on Friday. This gain reflects a modest improvement in the naira’s value against […]
Former President Donald Trump faced a rigorous interrogation from reporters at the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) convention in Chicago. Trump’s participation at the event, marked by some controversy, drew a mix of criticism and commendation from attendees. Vice President Kamala Harris, who was also invited, chose to decline the offer to speak. The […]
Following Vice President Kamala Harris’ announcement of her bid for the Democratic presidential nomination, over 40,000 Black men from across the nation gathered virtually for a significant fundraising event. The meeting, which spanned four hours, featured prominent figures from various fields—including politicians, activists, and entertainers—who voiced their commitment to Harris’ campaign and discussed the multifaceted […]
Paul Kagame has been officially inaugurated for his fourth term as the President of Rwanda following a commanding 99% victory in last month’s election. The swearing-in ceremony took place at the Amahoro National Stadium in Kigali, with numerous African leaders in attendance among the 45,000-strong crowd. Kagame’s electoral triumph continues his streak of securing overwhelming […]
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 […]
