Nigeria: I Was Ashamed – Maje Ayida Opens Up About Depression After Divorce From Toke Makinwa
[Vanguard] Fitness entrepreneur and media personality Maje Ayida has opened up about his battle with depression following his highly publicised divorce from media personality Toke Makinwa.
Nigeria: Awujale Skips Ojude-Oba As Ijebu-Ode Agog for Historic Festival
[Daily Trust] For the very first time in decades, the Awujale and paramount ruler of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Adetona yesterday was absent at the age-long Ojude-Oba festival.
Ethiopia: New Children’s Books Aim to Inspire Tourism Awareness, Heritage Pride
[Ethiopian Herald] A special event held at the Adwa Memorial on Sunday marked the launch of two new children’s books aimed at promoting tourism education and national heritage awareness among young readers.
Nigeria: Tems to Perform At FIFA Club World Cup
[Premium Times] Even without a qualified team, Nigeria will secure a prominent spot on the world of football’s biggest night, thanks to Tems.
Nigeria: Porsha Williams’ Estranged Husband, Simon Guobadia, Deported to Nigeria After ICE Detention
[Premium Times] His deportation comes on the heels of the voluntary departure of TikTok’s most followed content creator, Khaby Lame, from America after ICE detained him.
Liberia: Panasa President Hails Liberia’s Scrabble Growth, Endorses 2026 Championship Hosting
[Liberian Investigator] Monrovia — The president of the Pan African Scrabble Association (PANASA), Adekoyejo Adegbesan, has praised Liberia’s growing commitment to the game of Scrabble, expressing full confidence in the country’s ability to host the 1…
Nigeria: Life and Times of Ahmadu Coomassie (II)
[Daily Trust] Many have often wondered how Malam Ahmadu got the surname Coomassie, which was distinctly alien to Katsina. When Western education arrived in the North, in the early 1900s, students were registered mononymously, with only their first name…
Nigeria: Ilorin Emirate Celebrates Sallah With Colourful Durbar As Thousands Grace Festival
[Premium Times] Cultural envoys and tourists from over 17 countries, including the United Kingdom, Morocco, Egypt, Benin Republic, and the United States, attended the Ilorin Durbar
Uganda: Frederick Forsyth – Life As a Thriller Writer, Fighter Pilot, Journalist and Spy
[Nile Post] Frederick Forsyth, who has died at the age of 86, wrote meticulously researched thrillers which sold in their millions.
Liberia: Liberia’s 2025 Cultural Festival Celebrates Heritage and Condemns Harmful Traditions
[Liberian Investigator] Gbarnga — Drumbeats, colorful traditional attire and powerful storytelling filled the David Kuyon Sports Stadium on June 6 as hundreds gathered for Liberia’s 2025 National Cultural Festival.