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The story of Nigeria’s first ever Winter Olympians

Three Nigerian-American women are making history -- and their Olympic dreams come true -- by being the first ever African bobsled team to qualify for the Olympics.

World’s oldest man dies in Spain at age 113

A Spanish village  declared a day of mourning on Tuesday following the death of  Francisco Nunez Olivera, a retired farmer billed as “the world’s oldest man”.

Bruno Mars grabs ‘nearly’ all the Grammys

Bruno Mars and Kendrick Lamar stole the show, and most of the awards, at the 2018 Grammys. Mars provided the night's big upset, taking the album of the year trophy that most critics assumed would go to Lamar's rap tour de force, Damn.

Kenyan film on al-Shabab bus attack gets Oscar nomination

The widely acclaimed film is based on a 2015 terrorist attack on a bus in northern Kenya. It tells the moving story of Muslims shielding Christians from the militants who were planning to murder them.

Casey Affleck opts out of presenting best actress Oscar

Oscar-winning actor Casey Affleck has pulled out of this year's Academy Awards, his publicist has confirmed. By tradition, Affleck - who won best actor for Manchester By The Sea in 2017 - would have been expected to present the best actress award this year.

Oprah not interested in running for president

Oprah Winfrey has told the US magazine InStyle that she does not "have the DNA" to be US president.

PHOTOS: 90-year-old grandma enrolls in basic school in Kenya

A 90-year-old woman has decided to acquire educational qualification by enrolling in primary school in Kenya. She hopes to learn how to read her Bible and use the Mobile phone.

South African Music legend Hugh Masekela dies

The South African Music legend, Hugh Masekela has been confirmed dead after losing his battle to prostate cancer on Tuesday.

Michael Douglas accused of sexual harassment

A former employee of Michael Douglas has described how she says she was sexually harassed by the actor - more than a week after he issued a pre-emptive denial of the claims.

Ghana gets its version of Silicon Valley

Ghanaian inventors have announced the launch of the country’s own version of the “Silicon Valley” to promote innovation in technology.

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Nigerian High Commission apartments in Ghana demolished

Some new apartments built at the residence of the Nigerian High Commissioner in Ghana’s capital city Accra, have been demolished by bulldozers. The apartments have been constructed to...

Covid-19: Ghana records significant recovery numbers

Ghanaian health officials on Saturday said over 10,000 persons infected with the coronavirus have now recovered. The significant number of recoveries means the country now...

DR Congo: President’s ex-chief of staff jailed 20 years for corruption

The ex-chief of staff of the president of the Democratic Republic of Congo has been jailed 20 years by a high court. Vital Kamerhe was...

Covid-19: Zimbabwe’s health minister arrested, charged for graft

Zimbabwe's Health Minister Obadiah Moyo has been arrested over corruption allegations related to procurement of medical equipment worth $60 million. Moyo is accused of illegally...

Ghana’s new law that jails citizens not wearing facemask 10 years

Ghanaians who fail to wear the face masks in compliance with a presidential directive risk going to jail for ten years. They also face a...
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