Nigeria: Oyo Govt Arrests Organisers of Children Carnival Over Stampede
[Leadership] Organisers of the Wednesday carnival leading to the death of yet-to-be-confirmed children have been arrested by the Nigeria Police.
Rwanda: Steve Harvey Eyes Rwandan Youth Talent in Proposed Investments
[New Times] Popular American comedian and TV host, Steve Harvey said he is exploring investment opportunities in Rwanda, aiming to create jobs, particularly for the youth. Harvey, 67, has visited Rwanda twice in the last two months. Last week, he joine…
Zimbabwe: Mabelreign Girls High Dominates Arts Festival
[The Herald] The city of Harare was alive with excitement as students from across the region gathered at Prince Edward School for a spectacular two-day musical gala on December 2-3.
Nigeria: JAP Organises Cultural Entertainment to Attract Children for Polio Vaccination
[Leadership] Journalists Initiative on Immunisation Against Polio, JAP, in collaboration with the Kaduna State Primary Health Care Board (SPHCB), and World Health Organization (WHO), have facilitated the vaccination of 237 children in the Dutsen-Wai co…
Uganda: Film Actor Bash Luks Offers Hope to Mubende’s Underprivileged Children
[Observer] Prominent Ugandan actor and musician Bash Luks has launched a philanthropic initiative aimed at transforming the lives of orphans and homeless children in his hometown of Mubende/Kassanda.
Nigeria: Alum Launches Sophomore Novel ‘The Girl Child’
[Vanguard] Few months after the release of his debut novel “Behind the Doors of Fate” (2024), Dr. Prince Nduka Alum released yet another un-put-down-able fictionalized true story.
Zimbabwe: Model Wants Boy Child Recognised
[The Herald] Victoria Falls model, Future Nyoni, who is set to represent Zimbabwe in Sierra Leone at the Mr Africa International pageant running from December 12-24, has called for the recognition of the boy child.
Africa: If Your Child Is Watching TV and Playing Online Games, You Should Do It With Them – Here’s Why
[The Conversation Africa] Young children spend a lot of time using screens: watching television, playing on touchscreen apps, or Facetiming with grandparents. In fact, research on global screen time guidelines has found that around 75% of children aged…
Rwanda: Comedian Kibonge Opens Up On His Secret Battle With Childhood Illness
[New Times] Emmanuel Mugisha, better known by his stage name Clapton Kibonge, is a multitalented comedian with a career spanning over a decade in the industry.
Nigeria: Adesua, Banky W Set to Welcome Second Child
[Premium Times] Banky W and Adesua welcomed the birth of their first child, Zaiah, in 2021 after a four-year wait.