Nigeria: Abuja Musician, Band Abducted
[Premium Times] The kidnappers are demanding a sum of N10 million ransom for each victim.
Nigeria: Singer Harrysong Cries Out, Begs Kcee to Refund His Royalties
[Premium Times] ‘At least, he can take his per cent and give me what is rightfully mine.’
Tunisia: Three Killed After Collapse of Kairouan Walls, a UNESCO Heritage Site
[allAfrica] Cape Town — The collapse of a roughly 30 metre section of the wall near Tunisia’s Gate of the Floggers around the Old City of Kairouan has resulted in the deaths of three stonemasons, BBC Africa reports. The trio were carrying out repairs …
Nigeria: Assault On Women Alien to Akwa Ibom Culture – Gov Eno
[Premium Times] The governor condemned the assault on a woman in Uyo by her lawyer husband, Ekere Ebong.
Seychelles: Gourmand Awards – ‘The Magic of Seychelles Cuisine and Stories From the ‘Paradise On Earth’ Wins Best in Africa
[Seychelles News Agency] A new book “The Magic of Seychelles Cuisine and Stories from the “Paradise on Earth” by the honorary consul general of Seychelles in Bulgaria, Maxim Behar, was recognised as one of the best in the world for 2023 by the internat…
Rwanda: Sandra Ishimwe Departs ‘City Maid’ TV Series
[New Times] In a recent announcement, Sandra Ishimwe, a prominent lead in the long-running ‘City Maid’ TV series, revealed that she will no longer be a part of the show. This decision comes as a result of reported disparities in understanding between t…
Nigeria: Mr. Ibu’s Two Legs Not Amputated – Family
[Vanguard] The family of comic actor, John Okafor, aka Mr. Ibu, has reacted to misconceptions surrounding Mr. Ibu’s health, revealing that the actor has not undergone amputation on both legs.
Nigeria: Burna Boy Opens Up On Story Behind ‘Thanks’ Track
[Premium Times] Burna Boy disclosed that he is spending this December rolling with only his grandmother to keep the peace.
Nigeria: Why We’ve Not Flown Mr Ibu Abroad – Family
[Premium Times] ‘We’ve not flown our daddy abroad because the doctors have tagged him ‘Not Fit to Fly’.
Nigeria: Mr Ibu Undergoes Another Leg Surgery
[Premium Times] The National President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, Emeka Rollas, told reporters that the actor now struggles to speak.