Today: September 20, 2024
Enoh T. Ebong, the head of the U.S. Trade and Development Agency visits Kenya week to strengthen the country’s digital infrastructure and advance other key development projects. During her visit which started from April 21, Ebong will participate in the American Chamber…
Tourism is a significant contributor to Ghana‘s economic growth and development with the industry raking in $3 billion from 1.1 million international visitors in 2023, according to the CEO of Ghana’s Tourism Authority, Mr. Akwasi Agyeman. This figure represents a significant increase…
Emmy-nominated actress and producer Yvonne Orji has acquired the rights to develop Ghanaian-American author Yaa Gyasi’s acclaimed novel “Transcendent Kingdom” as a television series for Sony Pictures Television. “Transcendent Kingdom” follows Gifty, a neuroscientist studying depression and addiction in mice hoping to…
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak revealed plans for the UK’s first flight carrying asylum seekers to Rwanda within 10-12 weeks. Speaking at a press conference on Monday, Sunak emphasized the government’s readiness for upcoming flights, despite potential challenges. “We’ve put an airfield…
The US House of Representatives passed a bill concerning TikTok, tying it to aid for Israel and Ukraine. If signed, TikTok has 270 days to find a new owner. The House lawmakers voted 360-58 for the bill, which could change TikTok’s future…
Nigerian chess master Tunde Onakoya has broken the world record for the longest chess marathon, clocking over 58 hours of continuous play in Times Square. Surrounded by a cheering crowd, he surpassed the previous record of 56 hours and 9 minutes, aiming…
Zimbabwe has reached out to the United States, urging them to notify banks about the recent easing of sanctions on the African nation as reported by Bloomberg. Zimbabwe Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube disclosed the request during a virtual press briefing from Washington…
The Canadian Senate praised Burna Boy and Nollywood for their global impact. Marcel Lebleu, Director General of West And Central African Bureau Global Affairs, Canada, highlighted Burna Boy’s sold-out concerts in Montreal and Toronto. Lebleu said, “He was in Montreal three weeks…
Afrobeat superstar Davido has come out in full support of renowned Nigerian chess Grandmaster Tunde Onakoya, who is currently attempting to break the Guinness World Record for the longest chess marathon in New York City. Onakoya commenced his grueling mission to surpass…
Tunde Onakoya, a Nigerian chess master, is attempting to break the Guinness World Record for the longest chess playing marathon in New York City’s Times Square from April 17-19. But his true goal is much bigger. Onakoya is using this ambitious record…
