Zambian singer mocks President in new song arrested
One of Zambia’s top musicians has been arrested after being accused by supporters of President Edgar Lungu of mocking their leader in a song which police say could cause public disorder. Chama Fumba, known as Pilato, mocks a man named Lungu in his latest song. The lyrics say he has no ideas but carries a […]
Former Generations Actress Maggie Benedict Acquitted of Theft
For a while, actress Maggie Benedict was afraid she might spend time in jail over charges of theft relating to an incident where it was claimed she had stolen a box of headache pills valued at R17.49. After more than a year and a half, Maggie has finally been vindicated. A judge on Friday ruled […]
Zimbabwe Government Orders Schools Audit
Government has deployed hundreds of auditors to almost all schools countrywide amid reports that headmasters and School Development Committees have embezzled millions of dollars meant for fees and levies. The audits, which started 10 days ago, will cover over 80 percent of the 8 179 schools in the country, of which 5 805 are primary […]
Nigerian Brothers 13 & 15 Yrs Old, Built Alternative Mobile Web Browser To Google Chrome
They say necessity is the mother of invention and this is sure the case when it comes to 13 and 15 year old, Nigerian brothers Anesi and Osine Ikhianosime. Their necessity is their need for a faster mobile web browsing experience…because who wants to wait a few extra seconds for Google Chrome to load when […]
Security Tops President Muhammadu Buhari’s Wish List to G7
Top on the list of the requests President Muhammadu Buhari will present to the G7 leaders in Germany is the security issue. The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, said in a statement last night that Buhari arrived Munich, Germany, with the “wish list” of Nigeria to G7 in […]
United States wants Rwanda to allow Paul Kagame to run for a 3rd term
The United States is urging Rwanda not to make constitutional changes that would allow President Paul Kagame to run for a third term. In a statement Friday to VOA’s French to Africa service, the State Department said the U.S. believes democracy is best advanced by developing “strong institutions, not strongmen.” The statement, issued by the […]
Iphie of Rhythm 93.7 FM shot dead by kidnappers
The gruesome murder of famous Rhythm 93.7 FM, Port Harcourt on-air personality, Miss Iphie Aggrey-Fynn, has once again brought to the fore the growing case of violent crimes in Aba, Abia State.Aggrey-Fynn, who described herself as a writer and motivational speaker, was murdered on Monday evening while on a visit to Aba to see her […]
D’Banj celebrates being in the music scene for 10 years
His emergence on the Nigeria’s music scene 10 years ago was quite dramatic. It, undoubtedly, signified a new dawn in the nation’s music industry. He introduced his own style, an up-tempo dance fusion of Afro-beat and electronic dance music.It was done in collaboration with his friend, producer and business partner, Don Jazzy.The then kindred spirits […]
2,000 migrants rescued off the coast of Libya.
European warships and coast guard vessels have rescued more than 2,000 migrants off the coast of Libya.The Malta-based, Migrant Offshore Aid Station, said it co-ordinated the operation along with Italian, Irish and German ships.Italy’s coastguard could not confirm the numbers, but said it was trying to help around a dozen other vessels.HMS Bulwark, a British […]
