The Health Minister of Saudi Arabia, Fahd al-Jalajel, has announced that no lesser than 1,301 pilgrims lost their lives during the 2024 Hajj. Speaking on state...
Ivory Coast has launched mobile enrollment centers for its universal health coverage program. The program, known as CMU, aims to cover 70% of healthcare costs for...
Sierra Leone’s parliament has approved a law criminalizing child marriage, a development hailed as a significant victory for children’s rights. The legislation makes it illegal to...
As cholera continues to spread unabated in Nigeria, the country faces a looming health emergency that demands immediate attention. The ongoing outbreak has already claimed numerous...
This is Ayetoro, where waves break over concrete bricks, wooden posts and ruined homes. The lives of its residents have been upturned repeatedly as the sea...
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a 76-year-old man, Francis Omofa, who confessed to being involved in illicit drug trade in the last...
The Debt Management Office (DMO) has announced that Nigeria’s total public debt stock has ballooned to a whopping N121.67 trillion (approximately $91.46 billion) as of March...
Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, President and founder of LoveWorld Incorporated, also known as Christ Embassy, has declared that the fire incident at the church’s headquarters was not...
A fire broke out at the Christ Embassy Church headquarters in Lagos, located in the Oregun area of Ikeja, on the morning of June 23, 2024....
Portugal has booked its place in the Euro 2024 knockout stages with a resounding 3-0 victory over Turkey at the Dortmund Stadium on Saturday. The triumph...
Crayon, the talented singer and Mavin Records signee, has bravely shared his heart-wrenching story of struggles with public acceptance, health issues, and a near-death experience. In...
A tragic incident has occurred in Zambia, where a US tourist 64-year-old Juliana Gle Tourneau from New Mexico, was killed by an elephant in the city...
A group of daredevil robbers attacked the Sunshine Homes estate in the Lokogoma area of Abuja, Nigeria’s capital, leaving a retired Nigerian Army Brigadier General, Uwem...
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially rescheduled the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 to take place in Morocco from December 21, 2025, to...
In a fiery exclusive interview with France 24, Rwandan President Paul Kagame has declared his country’s readiness to go to war with the Democratic Republic of...
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has inspected a demonstration farm in Akwa Ibom State as part of its Holistic Opportunities for Programmes and Projects of...
Niger has revoked the operating licence of French nuclear fuel producer Orano at one of the world’s largest uranium mines. The decision comes despite Orano’s recent...
The family of Brazilian football icon Pele has announced the passing of his mother, Celeste Arantes, at the remarkable age of 101. Arantes outlived her famous...
The High Court of Namibia has struck down two colonial-era laws that criminalized same-sex acts between men, marking a significant triumph for the LGBTQ community in...
Flags serve as potent symbols of national identity, reflecting the values, history, and aspirations of a country. Since the turn of the millennium, several African countries...
Nigerian boxer Isaiah Olugbemi has met his untimely demise after being shot multiple times by his neighbor, Nicholas Francis Xavier Giroux, 36, in the United States....
In a heartwarming and inspiring interview with Silicon African, popular Nigerian actor Jim Iyke shared his remarkable journey, revealing a lesser-known chapter of his life. The...
The Police Service Commission (PSC) in Nigeria is pushing back against allegations made by the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) regarding the recruitment of constables. “The Commission...
Former Presidential Adviser on National Assembly Matters (Senate), Senator Ita Enang on Friday, paid a condolence visit to the family of his late Principal Staff, Mr....
June 21st marks World Music Day, a celebration of the universal language that transcends borders, cultures, and generations. As we commemorate this day, we reflect on...
See the Naira exchange rate for Friday, June 21, 2024, in Abuja and Lagos respectively below: Abuja: Date Currency Buying (₦) Central (₦) Selling (₦) 21/06/2024 ...
The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a global health alert, warning of a widespread cholera resurgence. According to the latest report, 24 countries have reported...
The United Nations has issued a dire warning that Sudan is facing a catastrophic famine, with 18 million people in need of urgent food aid, as...
In 1980, Richard Williams, a determined father, was inspired by a televised tennis tournament where a female player from Romania received a $40,000 cheque for her...
The UN High Commissioner for Refugees, Filippo Grandi, has made a heartfelt appeal to the international community to not forget the ongoing conflict in Sudan, which...
