Children pray during an election meeting organized by Ukhonto weSizwe party   -   Copyright © africanews Emilio Morenatti/Copyright 2024 The AP. All rights reserved. Last updated: 7 hours ago South Africa Here are highlights of Africa’s most captivating images representing this weeks topical events. SOUTH AFRICA ELECTIONS South Africans voted in an election seen as their

Will Smith and Martin Lawrence have reunited for the fourth installment of the "Bad Boys" franchise, "Bad Boys: Ride of Die". The pair walked the red carpet in Los Angeles on Thursday, where Smith spoke about how the sequel parallels the actors' lives. For Smith, the "Bad Boys: Ride or Die" storyline parallels his and

Have you ever wondered why in many marriages the man passes away before his wife? This curious trend holds across various cultures and countries, and it’s a topic that has intrigued researchers and sociologists alike. While life expectancy has been rising worldwide, the gap between genders continues to widen, especially in developed nations.  In the

Ethiopia's Hagos Gebrhiwet, left, competes in the men's 500 meters at the Diamond League   -   Copyright © africanews Heiko Junge/Heiko Junge / NTB Last updated: 7 hours ago Norway Hagos Gebrhiwet of Ethiopia ran the second-fastest 5,000 meters of all time in winning at the Diamond League meeting in Oslo on Thursday. Gebrhiwet ran a

South Korea has recorded its biggest divorce settlement in history after a court ordered billionaire Chey Tae-won to pay his ex-wife, Roh So-young, a whopping 1.38 trillion won (about $1 billion). A High Court in Seoul, Korea’s capital city, had on Thursday ruled that Roh is entitled to a sizable portion of her ex-husband’s business

A high-stakes legal tussle is unfolding that involves two heavyweight entities, billionaire businessman Femi Otedola and Zenith Bank, a major Nigerian bank. It’s a dispute over alleged debt fraud that has not only caught the attention of the business community but also raised questions about the ethics of banking practices in the country. Femi Otedola

Renowned artist, Kizz Daniel has released a new single titled “Double”, dedicated to his wife Marian. The music video for “Double,” set to premiere alongside the single, features intimate and joyful moments between Kizz Daniel and his wife. This glimpse into their life offers fans a closer look at their beautiful relationship, adding a personal

In 2023, Nigerian commercial banks increased their investment in human capital, spending a total of N799.8 billion on staff salaries, a 44.3% rise from the N554.2 billion spent in 2022. According to the audited results of the banks analysed by Nairalytics, the banks spent a total of N919.1 billion on personnel expenses. They allocated 87%

Court Investment Tribunal Resolves N1tr Capital Market Disputes Since 2003 Nigeria’s Investment and Securities Tribunal (IST), settled capital market disputes valued at N1 trillion since its inception in 2003. The Investment and Securities Tribunal is saddled with the mandate to exclusively resolve disputes arising from transactions in the capital market. The Chairman of the tribunal

NAFDAC Seizes ‘Illegal Drugs’ Worth Over N107m in FCT The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) says it has conducted a raid on drug hawkers at motor parks and markets in the federal capital territory (FCT). In a statement on X, the agency said operatives of its investigation and enforcement directorate

President Bola Tinubu has charged state governors and local government authorities to prioritise the needs of their people, admitting a significant disconnect between Nigeria’s political leaders and the communities they serve. The President stated this on Thursday at a meeting with the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. He critiqued the

Ibrahim Olawoyin was born on December 1, 1997, in Lagos, Nigeria. Growing up in a humble household, he loved football from a young age.  The busy streets of Lagos were his first training ground, where he spent hours playing with friends.  His natural talent for football soon became clear to everyone around him. Ibrahim went