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ELEGBORO, CLERICS PRAY AS IJEBU-JESA CELEBRATES NEW YAM FESTIVAL 2022

August 1, 2022August 1, 2022 - by Ijebu_Jesa_Admin - Leave a Comment

The Elegboro of Ijebu-Jesa, HRM Oba (Engr.) Moses Oluwafemi Agunsoye led the way on Wednesday 27th July as he was joined by clerics from across the three religions to offer …

South Africa: Click, Pay, Exploit! The Open Secret of South Africa's Online Child Sex Trade

10 October 2025

[allAfrica] A new investigation reveals that child sexual abuse material (CSAM) is being openly marketed and sold on mainstream social media platforms. Sometimes, AI systems inadvertently help the predators. [...]

Africa: All of Africa Today - October 9, 2025

9 October 2025

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Cote d'Ivoire: Ivory Coast Grants New Mining Permits to Boost Gold, Copper Output

10 October 2025

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Kenya: Nairobi Securities Exchange Launches Banking Sector Index

10 October 2025

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Liberia: Labour Advocate Reports Death Threats After Exposing Workplace Abuses

10 October 2025

[Liberian Investigator] Liberian labour and environmental justice advocate George S. Tengbeh says he is living in fear after receiving repeated death threats linked to his public criticism of poor labour practices and the weak enforcement of worker protections nationwide. [...]

Uganda: Uganda Baati Crowned Best Exhibitor in Building, Construction, and Housing At Uma Trade Fair

10 October 2025

[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- Uganda Baati emerged as a standout performer at the 31st Uganda International Trade Fair, earning top honours for its leadership and innovation in the building and construction sector. The company was awarded the title of Best Sector Exhibitor in Building, Construction and Housing Technology, underscoring its longstanding commitment to industrial excellence and contribution to Uganda's development. [...]

Liberia: Govt to Commence All Civil Works October 15

10 October 2025

[New Republic] The Ministry of Public Works has engaged with road contractors ahead of the dry season to convey its plan and make known its expectations, stressing the importance of using the time to achieve a significant level of works that will go a long way in changing the narratives around road infrastructure. [...]

Uganda: Uganda Baati Honoured At 31st Uma Trade Fair

10 October 2025

[Nile Post] Uganda Baati took center stage at this year's 31st Uganda International Trade Fair, taking home accolades in recognition of its commitment to industrial excellence and sector leadership. [...]

Africa: How Creators Pivoted to YouTube And What It Means for African Film and TV

4 October 2025

[InfoWire] Over the years, African film and television have undergone a significant trend: filmmakers are shifting away from conventional distribution avenues and streaming platforms. They are increasingly embracing YouTube as a primary distribution channel. As streaming platforms reduce their investments in African originals, and infrastructure remains limited, many filmmakers are taking distribution into their own hands by going direct to viewers. [...]

Tanzania: Bank of Tanzania Holds Rate At 5.75 Percent As Inflation Stays Within Target

10 October 2025

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Malawi: CDH Investment Bank Handover K10m Cheque to Parliament to Support Capacity Building of New MPs

10 October 2025

[Nyasa Times] CDH Investment Bank has supported Malawi Parliament with K10 million towards the orientation and training of new Members of Parliament (MP's) scheduled to take place from 13 to 17th October in Lilongwe. [...]

Malawi: A Chronicle of Former President Chakwera's Overseas Engagements - Were They Worth It?

10 October 2025

[Nyasa Times] Former President Lazarus Chakwera's tenure was marked by extensive international travel, with numerous trips aimed at strengthening diplomatic relations and seeking foreign investment. [...]

Malawi: Malawi's Employer Bodies Struggle With Leadership and Governance Gaps - Report

10 October 2025

[Nyasa Times] A new assessment of Malawi's Employer Representative Bodies (ERBs) and sector-specific organisations has exposed deep-rooted leadership and governance weaknesses that threaten their effectiveness and long-term sustainability. [...]

Liberia: World Bank Grant Transforms Liberia's Coastal Fish Trade

10 October 2025

[Liberian Investigator] Many women in Liberia's coastal communities face persistent challenges in the fishing industry, including fluctuating fish supplies, limited access to capital, and a lack of proper financial management skills. Most of these women, many of whom are single parents, rely on fish trading as their primary source of income to support their families. [...]

Nigeria: Udokanma Okonjo Petitions CBN Over $97,000 Overdraft Claim By Providus Bank

10 October 2025

[This Day] Managing Director/Chief Executive, Fine and Country West Africa, Mrs. Udokanma Okonjo, has petitioned the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) over claims she owed Providus Bank unpaid overdraft amounting to $97,000. [...]

Nigeria: Lagos Announces Dates for 2025 Trade Test

10 October 2025

[Vanguard] The Lagos State Examinations Board, under the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, has announced the dates for 2025 Trade Test for artisans and technicians across the state. [...]

Liberia: Agriculture Minister Alexander Nuetah Launches Gbedin Rice Project, Pledges Government's Support

10 October 2025

[FrontPageAfrica] Agriculture Minister Dr. Alexander Nuetah on Wednesday, October 8, 2025 officially launched the Gbedin Agro-Business Incorporated Rice Project, marking a significant milestone in the local agriculture sector. [...]

Africa: Bitcoin Adoption Rises Across Africa Amid Shifting Global Market Trends

6 October 2025

[InfoWire] As the globe shifts, Africa has seen a marked increase in the adoption of Bitcoin. Increasing volumes of trade, investments from leading institutions, and new policies are changing the continent's cryptocurrency environment. [...]

Liberia: Access to Capital, Economic Participation, and Empowerment

10 October 2025

[Liberian Observer] For decades, women across Liberia's coastal communities have been the unseen backbone of the fisheries sector. From the morning until late evening, they smoke, dry, and sell fish to sustain their families, often without access to the capital needed to grow their trade. [...]

Nigeria: Ncdmb, Nexim Disburse $42 Million to Boost SMEs

10 October 2025

[This Day] Port Harcourt -- In an effort to empower Nigeria's oil and gas services sector, the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoriong Board (NCDMB), and Nigerian Export Import Bank (NEXIM) have disbursed about $42 million to Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) to boost their participation in the sector. [...]

Uganda: Uganda Showcases Economic Potential At National Day Celebration in Osaka

10 October 2025

[Nile Post] Uganda marked its National Day at the World Expo 2025 in Osaka Kansai, Japan, on October 8 with a vibrant celebration presided over by Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja. [...]

East Africa: African Trade Bloc Comesa Launches Digital Payments System

10 October 2025

[Namibian] The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (Comesa) has launched a digital payments system to cut transaction costs by allowing businesses to settle deals in local currencies, it said on Thursday. [...]

Liberia: No 3rd Quarter Report, No Salary

10 October 2025

[Liberian Observer] The Ministry of Finance and Development Planning (MFDP) has issued a strict warning to heads of all government ministries, agencies, and commissions, as well as their comptrollers, that failure to submit their third-quarter financial reports by the October 15, 2025, deadline will result in the immediate withholding of salaries. [...]

Nigeria: Nigeria Unveils Initiative to Verify Authentic E-Commerce Platforms

10 October 2025

[Leadership] The Federal Government has unveiled the National Digital Trustmark Initiative, a new scheme designed to verify and certify authentic e-commerce websites and platforms in Nigeria. [...]

Ethiopia: Addis Ababa to Implement New Vehicle Emission Standard

10 October 2025

[ENA] Addis Ababa -- The Addis Ababa Transport Bureau is preparing to implement a National Vehicle Emission Standard to help mitigate carbon emissions in the city, according to Bureau Head Yabebal Addis. [...]

Haaland scores three as Norway crush Israel amid pro-Palestinian protest

12 October 2025

Erling Haaland's Norway close in on World Cup qualification in a match where a pro-Palestine demonstration was held. [...]

LIVE: Israel-Hamas truce holds, bulldozers clear rubble in Gaza City

12 October 2025

Preparations are also under way for a Gaza ceasefire summit in Egypt, with US President Donald Trump expected to attend. [...]

Three Qatari officials killed in car crash in Egypt’s Sharm el-Sheikh

12 October 2025

The Qatari Embassy in Cairo says two others were also wounded in the 'tragic traffic accident' in Egypt. [...]

Lionel Messi scores two goals, assists as Inter Miami defeat Atlanta United

12 October 2025

Messi's performance against Atlanta came after he briefly left international duty with Argentina during the FIFA window. [...]

Seychelles’s Patrick Herminie wins presidential run-off election

12 October 2025

Patrick Herminie wins 52.7 percent of the vote, denying incumbent Wavel Ramkalawan a second term in office. [...]

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,326

12 October 2025

Here are the key events from day 1,326 of Russia’s war on Ukraine. [...]

Taliban, Pakistani forces trade heavy fire along Afghanistan border

12 October 2025

Clashes come as tensions escalate over an air strike on Kabul that the Taliban blames on Islamabad. [...]

Has another Nakba been averted?

11 October 2025

Palestinians are returning to their homes after refusing to leave Gaza during Israel's war. [...]

El-Sisi and Trump to chair Gaza summit in Egypt on Monday

11 October 2025

Leaders from more than 20 countries to attend meeting in Egypt's Sharm el-Sheikh, Egyptian presidency says. [...]

Portugal beat Ireland in injury-time in World Cup qualifier

11 October 2025

Portugal maintain winning record in qualifying despite Cristiano Ronaldo's second-half penalty miss against Ireland. [...]

Oscar-winning actress Diane Keaton dies aged 79

11 October 2025

Keaton was best known for her roles in Annie Hall, Reds and The Godfather films. [...]

Zelenskyy urges Trump to broker end to Ukraine war after Gaza deal agreed

11 October 2025

Ukraine's president praises Trump's efforts to secure Gaza ceasefire, says other wars 'can be stopped as well'. [...]

At least 16 killed in blast at Tennessee explosives plant

11 October 2025

Officials say victims' families have been notified and that the cause of the blast is still not known. [...]

Madagascar soldiers join antigovernment protesters assembled in capital

11 October 2025

Youth-led demonstrators enter Antananarivo's May 13 Square for the first time since protests erupted last month. [...]

Activists renew calls for football ban on Israel despite Gaza ceasefire

11 October 2025

Activists campaign to suspend Israel from European football, calling for accountability for genocide. [...]

‘Another Nakba’: UN expert says Gaza recovery will take generations

11 October 2025

UN special rapporteur on right to housing says Palestinians returning to destroyed northern Gaza face 'profound trauma'. [...]

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11 October 2025

Tens of thousands gather in British capital with protest leader saying there is 'relief' and 'trepidation' over truce. [...]

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11 October 2025

Former president 'currently undergoing radiation therapy and hormone treatment', Biden aide Kelly Scully says. [...]

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All the updates from our full text commentary stream of the UEFA qualifier for the FIFA 2026 World Cup. [...]

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11 October 2025

Monaco's 204th-ranked Vacherot ousts Djokovic before his cousin beats Medvedev to set up a rare tennis masters final. [...]

India vs Australia – Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025: Teams, tickets, venue

11 October 2025

The undefeated defending champions face home favourites in an eagerly awaited match at Visakhapatnam on Sunday. [...]

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A three-part series on the realities of climate change - but with innovative solutions to safeguard our future. [...]

UK, US, NATO flew 12-hour patrol on Russian border amid Ukraine war

11 October 2025

Allied forces launch joint patrols near Russia after reports of drone incursions into allied airspace. [...]

Bari Weiss and the Israel narrative in the US

11 October 2025

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North Korea shows off new intercontinental ballistic missile

11 October 2025

North Korea showcased its newest intercontinental ballistic missile, the Hwasong-20, during a military parade. [...]

Tens of thousands attend pro-Palestinian march in London

11 October 2025

The demonstration comes a day after a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas took effect in Gaza. [...]

Runaway horse that bolted through London retires from military service

11 October 2025

Quaker, 15, was one of five Household Cavalry horses spooked while on an exercise in Belgravia. [...]

Broadwater Farm: 'Don't put us down because of a date in 1985'

11 October 2025

The estate hit the headlines for social unrest in 1985 but since then locals say it's transformed. [...]

Boy critical after being shot in north London

11 October 2025

A 17-year-old boy is critical after being shot on High Road in Arnos Grove on Thursday evening. [...]

Surge in Chagos arrivals prompts row over housing costs

11 October 2025

Dozens of Chagossians have flown in to Heathrow Airport this week, putting pressure on housing services. [...]

Marsh building reopens after vandalism attack

11 October 2025

The reopening has timed well with birds migrating through this autumn, the charity says. [...]

Neighbours 'heard rows for months' before killing

10 October 2025

Old Bailey jurors hear one man told police he never phoned them as he saw no signs of violence. [...]

London councils call for more devolutionary powers

11 October 2025

Borough councils say it will speed up decision-making but the GLA say London is too big for it to work. [...]

Man who burned Quran wins free speech appeal

10 October 2025

Hamit Coskun's freedom of expression includes the right to express views that offend, a judge rules. [...]

Man jailed for 28 years for 'execution' shooting

10 October 2025

Gabriel Charles must spend at least 28 years in jail for the "execution" killing of a young man. [...]

Man shot by Met Police after threats to kill

11 October 2025

Officers were called to an address in Walthamstow to reports of a man with a firearm. [...]

Mayor calls for government to pause new visa rules

10 October 2025

The mayor of London said the changes had "moved the goalposts". [...]

London bus crashes into taxi and dental clinic

8 October 2025

Dashcam video shows the moment a double decker bus ploughs into a taxi and building in Westminster. [...]

Streamer reacts to Storm Amy wobbly plane landings

6 October 2025

A live streamer is full of nerves watching planes wobble into landing at Heathrow during Storm Amy. [...]

Watch: Heavy horses help rewild Tooting Common with wildflowers

5 October 2025

Heavy horses are helping rewild Tooting Common by preparing soil for 33 native wildflower species. [...]

'Like jet washing your driveway' - London Stadium gets first roof clean

4 October 2025

Workers have been busy giving the roof of the venue its first clean since hosting the 2012 Olympics. [...]

Watch: Mina Smallman on BBC Panorama's investigation into Met Police

2 October 2025

Mina Smallman told the BBC she was pleased that Panorama investigated the Metropolitan police. [...]

Video shows Heathrow Airport car park fire

1 October 2025

Four fire engines and 25 firefighters attended the blaze at a multi-storey car park at Heathrow. [...]

Landlords exposed flouting law on Airbnb

10 October 2025

Duplicate short-term rental listings "pile pressure" on London's housing market, it is claimed. [...]

Asylum hotel provider makes £180m profit despite claims of inedible food and rationed loo roll

7 October 2025

Asylum seekers and charities tell BBC of "terrible" conditions as accommodation provider makes millions. [...]

'I was hit by a car, thrown on the bonnet then run over'

10 October 2025

Rebecca O'Malley, 31, suffered "distressing" injuries including broken ribs and skull fractures. [...]

Car meets: The hobby that petrolheads love but locals loathe

7 October 2025

A London suburb hopes to stop illegal car racing, but opinion is split on whether it is possible. [...]

EastEnders' Kellie Bright on the challenges of being parent of an autistic child

6 October 2025

The soap actor meets families fighting for their children’s education for BBC Panorama. [...]

The neighbours who received unwanted Deliveroo starter kits

4 October 2025

The BBC looks into whether Deliveroo workers are using others' addresses to game the system. [...]

Unmasked: Secret BBC filming exposes hidden culture of misogyny and racism inside Met Police

1 October 2025

Panorama undercover investigation captures evidence that "toxic behaviours", far from being driven out of the Met, have been driven underground. [...]

Markets digest bank earnings after recent turmoil

14 April 2023

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14 April 2023

So far this tax season, the IRS has received more than 90 million income tax returns for 2022. [...]

Retail spending fell in March as consumers pull back

14 April 2023

Spending at US retailers fell in March as consumers pulled back amid recessionary fears fueled by the banking crisis. [...]

Analysis: Fox News is about to enter the true No Spin Zone

14 April 2023

This is it. [...]

Silicon Valley Bank collapse renews calls to address disparities impacting entrepreneurs of color

13 April 2023

When customers at Silicon Valley Bank rushed to withdraw billions of dollars last month, venture capitalist Arlan Hamilton stepped in to help some of the founders of color who panicked about losing access to payroll funds. [...]

Not only is Lake Powell's water level plummeting because of drought, its total capacity is shrinking, too

21 March 2022

Lake Powell, the second-largest human-made reservoir in the US, has lost nearly 7% of its potential storage capacity since 1963, when Glen Canyon Dam was built, a new report shows. [...]

These were the best and worst places for air quality in 2021, new report shows

22 March 2022

Air pollution spiked to unhealthy levels around the world in 2021, according to a new report. [...]

Big-box stores could help slash emissions and save millions by putting solar panels on roofs. Why aren't more of them doing it?

20 March 2022

As the US attempts to wean itself off its heavy reliance on fossil fuels and shift to cleaner energy sources, many experts are eyeing a promising solution: your neighborhood big-box stores and shopping malls. [...]

Look of the Week: Blackpink headline Coachella in Korean hanboks

18 April 2023

Bringing the second day of this year's Coachella to a close, K-Pop girl group Blackpink made history Saturday night when they became the first Asian act to ever headline the festival. To a crowd of, reportedly, over 125,000 people, Jennie, Jisoo, Lisa and Rosé used the ground-breaking moment to pay homage to Korean heritage by arriving onstage in hanboks: a traditional type of dress. [...]

Scientists identify secret ingredient in Leonardo da Vinci paintings

30 March 2023

"Old Masters" such as Leonardo da Vinci, Sandro Botticelli and Rembrandt may have used proteins, especially egg yolk, in their oil paintings, according to a new study. [...]

How Playboy cut ties with Hugh Hefner to create a post-MeToo brand

11 April 2023

Hugh Hefner launched Playboy Magazine 70 years ago this year. The first issue included a nude photograph of Marilyn Monroe, which he had purchased and published without her knowledge or consent. [...]

'A definitive backslide.' Inside fashion's worrying runway trend

6 April 2023

Now that the Fall-Winter 2023 catwalks have been disassembled, it's clear one trend was more pervasive than any collective penchant for ruffles, pleated skirts or tailored coats. [...]

Michael Jordan's 1998 NBA Finals sneakers sell for a record $2.2 million

12 April 2023

In 1998, Michael Jordan laced up a pair of his iconic black and red Air Jordan 13s to bring home a Bulls victory during Game 2 of his final NBA championship — and now they are the most expensive sneakers ever to sell at auction. The game-winning sneakers sold for $2.2 million at Sotheby's in New York on Tuesday, smashing the sneaker auction record of $1.47 million, set in 2021 by a pair of Nike Air Ships that Jordan wore earlier in his career. [...]

The surreal facades of America's strip clubs

6 March 2023

Some people travel the world in search of adventure, while others seek out natural wonders, cultural landmarks or culinary experiences. But French photographer François Prost was looking for something altogether different during his recent road trip across America: strip clubs. [...]

Here's the real reason to turn on airplane mode when you fly

7 April 2023

We all know the routine by heart: "Please ensure your seats are in the upright position, tray tables stowed, window shades are up, laptops are stored in the overhead bins and electronic devices are set to flight mode." [...]

'I was up to my waist down a hippo's throat.' He survived, and here's his advice

12 April 2023

Paul Templer was living his best life. [...]

They bought an abandoned 'ghost house' in the Japanese countryside

10 April 2023

He'd spent years backpacking around the world, and Japanese traveler Daisuke Kajiyama was finally ready to return home to pursue his long-held dream of opening up a guesthouse. [...]

Relaxed entry rules make it easier than ever to visit this stunning Asian nation

31 March 2023