African – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com Breaking News, Nigeria News and Top Stories Sat, 20 Jul 2024 22:26:02 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.theinfostride.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/cropped-The-InfoStride-Favicon-150x150.png African – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com 32 32 African Brands to honour fintechs https://www.theinfostride.com/african-brands-to-honour-fintechs/ https://www.theinfostride.com/african-brands-to-honour-fintechs/#respond Sat, 20 Jul 2024 22:26:02 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=384046 African Brands, dedicated to promoting and supporting brand growth across the continent, will be recognizing the contribution of financial technology firms to financial inclusion on the continent at the fifth edition of the Africa Financial Technology Congress. The event, themed ‘Harnessing the Power of Fintech to Accelerate Financial Inclusion in Emerging Markets”, is scheduled to [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/african-brands-to-honour-fintechs/feed/ 0 African Leaders Only Love Their Bellies And Kids – Simi https://www.theinfostride.com/african-leaders-only-love-their-bellies-and-kids-simi/ https://www.theinfostride.com/african-leaders-only-love-their-bellies-and-kids-simi/#respond Thu, 09 Mar 2023 00:06:18 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=343048 Popular singer, Simi has come out to blast African leaders over the disrespect their countrymen get outside the continent. She recently had her say via her social media page, and fans have been reacting. According to her, Black Africans have to fight for space, respect and survival everywhere they go because the one place that [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/african-leaders-only-love-their-bellies-and-kids-simi/feed/ 0 Napoli Will Lose Out On Fine African Talents If Aurelio De Laurentiis Remains Sturbbon – Mutiu Adepoju https://www.theinfostride.com/napoli-will-lose-out-on-fine-african-talents-if-aurelio-de-laurentiis-remains-sturbbon-mutiu-adepoju/ https://www.theinfostride.com/napoli-will-lose-out-on-fine-african-talents-if-aurelio-de-laurentiis-remains-sturbbon-mutiu-adepoju/#respond Thu, 04 Aug 2022 21:40:15 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=329992 Former Nigeria captain, Mutiu Adepoju has come out to react to Napoli president, Aurelio De Laurentiis saying he will no longer sign players playing in the Africa Cup of Nations. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, the president can go ahead with his [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/napoli-will-lose-out-on-fine-african-talents-if-aurelio-de-laurentiis-remains-sturbbon-mutiu-adepoju/feed/ 0 A True African Man Won’t Encourage Violence Against Women – Seun Kuti https://www.theinfostride.com/a-true-african-man-wont-encourage-violence-against-women-seun-kuti/ https://www.theinfostride.com/a-true-african-man-wont-encourage-violence-against-women-seun-kuti/#respond Thu, 21 Apr 2022 18:10:15 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=323364 Popular celebrity, Seun Kuti has come out to say that African culture does not encourage violence against women and children. He recently had his say via his social media page, and Nigerians have been reacting. According to him, any man who lifts his hand to commit violence on women and kids is not a true [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/a-true-african-man-wont-encourage-violence-against-women-seun-kuti/feed/ 0 Africa’s biggest threat may be Nigeria’s cratering economy https://www.theinfostride.com/africas-biggest-threat-may-be-nigerias-cratering-economy/ https://www.theinfostride.com/africas-biggest-threat-may-be-nigerias-cratering-economy/#respond Wed, 16 Jun 2021 00:03:43 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=297398 If there was ever a time Nigeria could have taken off, it was in 1999. Democracy had been restored, with its economy reopening after decades of mismanagement and plunder under military dictatorships. Tomi Davies, a systems analyst, was one of thousands of Nigerians who came home to help rebuild the country. After a few years [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/africas-biggest-threat-may-be-nigerias-cratering-economy/feed/ 0 NCC to reveal new voice tariff between local, international operators https://www.theinfostride.com/ncc-to-reveal-new-voice-tariff-between-local-international-operators/ https://www.theinfostride.com/ncc-to-reveal-new-voice-tariff-between-local-international-operators/#respond Fri, 11 Jun 2021 23:09:06 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=296948 The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has concluded the process for determining the cost-based price of mobile International Termination Rate (ITR) to ensure healthy competition on traffic handling for voice services between local and international operators in Nigeria The Commission made this known at the final stakeholders’ forum for the presentation of the study on cost-based [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/ncc-to-reveal-new-voice-tariff-between-local-international-operators/feed/ 0 African airlines see rising demand as global air cargo surges by 12% https://www.theinfostride.com/african-airlines-see-rising-demand-as-global-air-cargo-surges-by-12/ https://www.theinfostride.com/african-airlines-see-rising-demand-as-global-air-cargo-surges-by-12/#respond Fri, 11 Jun 2021 23:01:31 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=296946 New data for the global air cargo market has shown a general increase in demand for African airlines among the top gainers.   The International Air Transport Association (IATA) cargo market report for April 2021, released yesterday, showed that demand continued to outperform pre-COVID levels (April 2019) with demand up 12 per cent. Global demand [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/african-airlines-see-rising-demand-as-global-air-cargo-surges-by-12/feed/ 0 Report: Nigeria is Africa’s richest, most populous https://www.theinfostride.com/report-nigeria-is-africas-richest-most-populous/ https://www.theinfostride.com/report-nigeria-is-africas-richest-most-populous/#respond Tue, 08 Jun 2021 21:54:40 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=296554 Nigeria has been named the richest African country by Gross Domestic Product (GDP), surpassing South Africa and Egypt with a GDP figure of N514.05 billion in the World Population Review’s 2021 Richest African Countries Ratings. According to the World Population Review, Nigeria is not just Africa’s richest country but also its most populous with a [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/report-nigeria-is-africas-richest-most-populous/feed/ 0 African Parents Are Never Wrong – Toke Makinwa https://www.theinfostride.com/african-parents-are-never-wrong-toke-makinwa/ Sun, 12 Jan 2020 03:40:08 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=244773 Rhythm FM OAP, Toke Makinwa has come out to talk about African parents and their bad parenting. In the recent vlog, she talked about how our parents made communicating very hard for their kids and the children got affected by not having a voice or freedom to live their lives. According to her, African parents [...]

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]]> Sadio Mane Wins African Player Of The Year Award https://www.theinfostride.com/sadio-mane-wins-african-player-of-the-year-award/ Tue, 07 Jan 2020 23:16:48 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=244613 Liverpool forward, Sadio Mane has been named the 2019 African Player of the Year. He achieved this by beating his club teammate Mohamed Salah and Manchester City star Riyad Mahrez to the prestigious award. Mane dazzled at club and international level last year, helping Senegal to the final of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations [...]

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]]> I Feel Proud When I See Posters Of Nigerian Banks In African Countries – Buhari https://www.theinfostride.com/i-feel-proud-when-i-see-posters-of-nigerian-banks-in-african-countries-buhari/ Sat, 07 Dec 2019 13:00:25 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=242904 President Muhammadu Buhari has hailed Nigerian banks for the way they have spread their tentacles across Africa. PMB also urged state governments to make the process of land ownership easier so the citizens can have access to banks for cheaper homes. Buhari disclosed this as he received the Governing Council of the Chartered Institute of [...]

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]]> Mo Abudu Chairs 47th International Emmy Awards Gala, Sets New African Record https://www.theinfostride.com/mo-abudu-chairs-47th-international-emmy-awards-gala-sets-new-african-record/ Fri, 29 Nov 2019 13:34:59 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=242119 Mo Abudu, CEO of EbonyLife Media, has become the first African to chair the Emmy Awards Gala. The amazing Nigerian chaired the 47th International Emmy Awards Gala recently and it has earned her a beautiful record no other African can boast of. After her appointment as the first African director of the Academy, her recent [...]

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]]> African Politicians Are Shameless – 2baba https://www.theinfostride.com/african-politicians-are-shameless-2baba/ Sat, 31 Aug 2019 02:59:30 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=237011 Music legend, 2face Idibia has blasted African politicians for the present state of the education and value system in the continent. 2baba said the whole education and value system had to change in Africa. He added that whoever slammed him when he cancelled his protest then should tell him what they have been able to [...]

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]]> Yahoo Boys Are The Ones Promoting African Music – Dammy Krane https://www.theinfostride.com/yahoo-boys-are-the-ones-promoting-african-music-dammy-krane/ Sun, 05 May 2019 01:11:37 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=232114 Popular singer, Dammy Krane has given his take on the Yahoo Boys issue and he was straight to the point. According to the artiste, these fraudsters are the ones promoting music in Nigeria and Africa as a whole. See what he shared, Do you agree?

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]]> African Celebs Are Prone To Contacting STDs – Haillie Sumney https://www.theinfostride.com/african-celebs-are-prone-to-contacting-stds-haillie-sumney/ Thu, 11 Apr 2019 01:34:31 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=230831 Ghollywood actress, Haillie Sumney is of the opinion that several African actors risk STDs and with their daily lifestyle. The moviestar who dumped her nursing career for acting revealed that lots of entertainers in Africa actually have unprotected sex. Her words, “Many African actors stand the risk of contracting Sexually Transmitted Diseases and HIV; I [...]

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]]> An African Movie Should’ve Made 2019 Oscar Nominations List – Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde https://www.theinfostride.com/an-african-movie-shouldve-made-2019-oscar-nominations-list-omotola-jalade-ekeinde/ Thu, 24 Jan 2019 18:59:58 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=225872 Nollywood actress and Nigeria’s Oscar Academy member, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde is not happy with 2019 Oscar nominations. The Nollywood legend took to Instagram expressed her disappointment that no African movie made the cut after the release of this year’s movie nominees. Her words, “Wasn’t So Excited No African Movie made it!” Omotola added, “Someday soon we [...]

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]]> Africa’s Problems Require African Solutions – Bukola Saraki https://www.theinfostride.com/africas-problems-require-african-solutions-bukola-saraki/ Fri, 09 Nov 2018 08:09:37 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=220536 Dr. Bukola Saraki has recommended solutions to tackle the issues facing Africa and one of these involves collective efforts. Saraki proposes this while speaking at the opening of the 73rd Executive Committee Session and the 41st Conference of the African Parliamentary Union (APU) in Abuja. In his comments at the gathering he identifies that the [...]

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]]> Drugs Are In Transit Through African Countries – Obasanjo https://www.theinfostride.com/drugs-are-in-transit-through-african-countries-obasanjo/ Thu, 20 Sep 2018 07:57:50 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=216484 West African governments should overhaul their drug laws to decriminalize personal use and prioritize treatment as a response to rising substance abuse in the region, former Nigerian president Olusegun Obasanjo said on Tuesday. In an interview before he was due to present a model drug law to regional officials in Senegal, Obasanjo urged authorities to [...]

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]]> African Artists Based In Europe Should Go Back Home – Davido https://www.theinfostride.com/african-artists-based-in-europe-should-go-back-home-davido/ Fri, 10 Aug 2018 07:22:15 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=213099 Davido has said he is not interested in seeking international acceptance but only doing it as a pioneer of the movement. The Popstar stated this in a recent interview with Pause UK magazine where he spoke on his debut into the industry, his career, future plans and how Africa is taking over the world. Davido [...]

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]]> Chimamanda Adichie Is Just An Average African Woman At Home – Dencia https://www.theinfostride.com/chimamanda-adichie-is-just-an-average-african-woman-at-home-dencia/ Wed, 25 Apr 2018 15:01:54 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=205626 Dencia seems to have an issue with Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie but we are not sure why. The beauty entrepreneur took to Twitter to bash the renowned author, accusing her of misleading her fans. According to her, Adichie thinks like a backward clock. “Dear chimanda, u aren’t a feminist if u are telling a female what [...]

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]]> I Am Sure Chimamanda Adichie Is The Average African Woman At Home – Dencia https://www.theinfostride.com/i-am-sure-chimamanda-adichie-is-the-average-african-woman-at-home-dencia/ Tue, 24 Apr 2018 13:27:20 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=205548 Dencia seems to have an issue with Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie but we are not sure why. The beauty entrepreneur took to Twitter to bash the renowned author, accusing her of misleading her fans. According to her, Adichie thinks like a backward clock. “Dear chimanda, u aren’t a feminist if u are telling a female what [...]

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]]> African Leaders Must Always Sign AfCFTA Agreement – Obasanjo https://www.theinfostride.com/african-leaders-must-always-sign-afcfta-agreement-obasanjo/ Sun, 25 Mar 2018 22:48:26 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=203565 Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has described the actions of some African leaders that failed to attend and sign the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement as criminal. President Muhammadu Buhari and his South African counterpart, President Cyril Ramaphosa and nine other countries failed to sign the deal, with an excuse to consult more stakeholders on [...]

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]]> Aisha Buhari Is A Mother Of African Children – Mohamed Fall https://www.theinfostride.com/aisha-buhari-is-a-mother-of-african-children-mohamed-fall/ Mon, 12 Mar 2018 19:50:11 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=202063 The United Nations Children’s Educational Fund (UNICEF) has appealed to Mrs Aisha Buhari, wife of the president, to partner with it in championing the rights and educational advancement of Nigerian children. Mr Mohamed Fall, the Country Representative of UNICEF made the appeal on Saturday at a reception in honour of Buhari as a strong advocate [...]

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]]> Pogba Is An Amazing African Athlete – Dencia https://www.theinfostride.com/pogba-is-an-amazing-african-athlete-dencia/ Fri, 19 Jan 2018 20:25:07 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=196780 Dencia has spoken about her music career, business, the music industry and Paul Pogba. “I don’t talk about my vagina in public yea if the only thing I can tell you about Paul Pogba is that he is an amazing athlete that deserves a Ballon d’Or. “That’s the only thing, we don’t talk about anything [...]

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]]> Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang Equals African Bundesliga Record https://www.theinfostride.com/pierre-emerick-aubameyang-equals-african-bundesliga-record/ Mon, 27 Nov 2017 13:17:40 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=190682 Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has equalled former Ghana international Tony Yeboah’s record for the most goals scored in the Bundesliga by an African player. Gabon international Aubameyang’s strike for Dortmund against Schalke on Saturday took him to 96 league goals in just over four seasons at the club. During two different spells in the Bundesliga between 1990 [...]

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]]> We Have One Of The Lowest Trade Integration Levels – Yemi Osinbajo https://www.theinfostride.com/we-have-one-of-the-lowest-trade-integration-levels-yemi-osinbajo/ Mon, 16 Oct 2017 22:40:57 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=185545 Yemi Osinbajo has asked for greater integration of African economies to enable the continent develop free trade among AU member nations. “We still have one of the lowest trade integration levels under 20 per cent while Asia is at 40 per cent and European integration is very much further ahead at about 60 per cent. [...]

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]]> African Voices Must Be Heard – GEJ https://www.theinfostride.com/african-voices-must-be-heard-gej/ Sat, 14 Oct 2017 16:18:33 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=185338 Goodluck Jonathan is among other high-profile international speakers expected to discuss and seek practical solutions to major global challenges being faced today at the Rhodes Forum in Greece. Jonathan alongside a former president of Mali, Dioncounda Traore, will address the opening plenary session on October 6, 2017. Jonathan speaking ahead of the forum said countries [...]

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]]> Nigeria Can Be The First African Country To Have A Standard Gauge Line – Rotimi Amaechi https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-can-be-the-first-african-country-to-have-a-standard-gauge-line-rotimi-amaechi/ Wed, 06 Sep 2017 16:39:31 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=181150 Mr Rotimi Amaechi, the Minister of Transportation on Monday said the Itakpe-Ajaokuta-Warri standard gauge rail lines would begin commercial operation in June 2018. Amaechi made this known this while inspecting the ongoing rail project in Warri. He said that the Federal Government had instructed that the project must be done by the first quarter of [...]

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]]> I’m Still Not Hundred Percent Yet – Mikel Obi https://www.theinfostride.com/im-still-not-hundred-percent-yet-mikel-obi/ Wed, 06 Sep 2017 16:24:10 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=181133 After Nigeria’s comprehensive thrashing of African champions Cameroon in World Cup qualifying on Friday, captain John Mikel Obi has promised that the Super Eagles can defeat any team in Africa if they play to their potential. “The players are very intelligent players, they listen a lot and we all work together as a team,” he [...]

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]]> Timaya Drops New Song Titled ‘Telli Person’ https://www.theinfostride.com/timaya-drops-new-song-titled-telli-person/ Wed, 16 Aug 2017 11:47:52 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=178431 Timaya has released his longawaited collaboration with Phyno and Olamide in song ‘Telli person’. The lovely African beat was produced by Kenny Wonder. The message in the song was on point as well. Enjoy.

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]]> Yemi Osinbajo Wants More Collaboration Among African Institutions https://www.theinfostride.com/yemi-osinbajo-wants-more-collaboration-among-african-institutions/ Wed, 26 Jul 2017 01:54:01 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=173783 The Acting President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, on Tuesday called for more collaborative efforts among government institutions in Africa to provide effective leadership that would tackle challenges in the continent. The acting president made the call while opening the 16th Commonwealth Speakers and Presiding Officer’s Conference, Africa Region in Abuja. He said that angst and cynicism [...]

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]]> Bisa Kdei Features Reekado Banks In New Video https://www.theinfostride.com/bisa-kdei-features-reekado-banks-in-new-video/ Tue, 13 Jun 2017 12:14:58 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=167876 Ghanaian Hip-Life act – Bisa Kdei has dished out visuals to his previously released collaboration with Mavin Records singer – Reekado Banks. This video portrays a rich cultural display of an African marriage. Catch the vibe.

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]]> Runtown Drops Brand New Video https://www.theinfostride.com/runtown-drops-brand-new-video/ Wed, 24 May 2017 09:21:39 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=166091 Barely 10 days after the release of ‘For Life’ a song currently topping charts across the African continent, Runtown has decided to bless his fans with the official video of the song. The Eric Many frontline act who has enjoyed a remarkable year with multi million naira endorsement deals, sold out concerts and tours all [...]

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]]> 130 Nigerian Girls Trapped In African Countries https://www.theinfostride.com/130-nigerian-girls-trapped-in-african-countries/ Sun, 26 Mar 2017 11:24:47 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=160004 No fewer than 130 underage Nigerian girls are trapped in Mali and Burkina Faso, the Federal Government has said. Speaking to Punch, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Foreign Affairs and Diaspora, Mrs. Abike Dabiri-Erewa said their rescue is a matter of urgency. It was gathered that 90 of the girls, who were [...]

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]]> Akon Lights Up Two More African Nations https://www.theinfostride.com/akon-lights-up-two-more-african-nations/ Wed, 08 Mar 2017 09:31:56 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=158398 Cliched rappers spend money on bling and cars, but Senegalese-American artist Akon is looking skywards to splash his cash, investing in solar power projects across Africa. The rapper added The Gambia and Cape Verde to his Akon Lighting Africa initiative this weekend, a fund that already helps populations who struggle to connect to limited or [...]

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]]> Happy Birthday Jeremiah Gyang https://www.theinfostride.com/happy-birthday-jeremiah-gyang/ Thu, 13 Oct 2016 14:54:15 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=145494 Today is the birthday of Nigerian singer, Jeremiah Gyang! A native of Jos, Plateau State in Northern Nigeria, Jeremiah Gyang became conversant with the Piano and Guitar before reaching the age of ten. With a revered and well known musician as a father, late Rev. Luke Dung Gyang, it’s little wonder the talented act began [...]

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]]> Man City Will Lose African Fans – Dimitri Seluk https://www.theinfostride.com/man-city-will-lose-african-fans-dimitri-seluk/ Tue, 06 Sep 2016 15:56:06 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=142871 Yaya Toure’s agent Dimitri Seluk believes African fans will no longer support Manchester City following Pep Guardiola’s decision to leave the experienced midfielder out of his Champions League squad – and will instead start backing arch-rivals United instead. The 33-year-old, sold to City from Barcelona in 2010 when Guardiola was in charge at Camp Nou, [...]

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]]> Godwin Emefiele Named President Of African Central Banks https://www.theinfostride.com/godwin-emefiele-named-president-of-african-central-banks/ Sat, 20 Aug 2016 16:38:50 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=140870 The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr Godwin Emefiele, has been elected as the President of the Association of African Central Banks (AACB). Emefiele, who was elected at the 39th Ordinary meeting of the Assembly of Governors of the AACB, will be president of the association for the year 2016 to 2017. [...]

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]]> Davido Cover Spotify’s ‘African Heat Playlist‘ https://www.theinfostride.com/davido-cover-spotifys-african-heat-playlist/ Sat, 14 May 2016 21:30:58 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=128656 Nigerian pop star, Davido has set another international record. He has just emerged as the first African artiste to grace the cover of Spotify’s ‘African Heat Playlist‘. The digital music service launched the African playlist recently to cater to its increasing users from the African continent as well as to connect with music and sound [...]

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]]> Wizkid Win GMA African Artiste Of The Year https://www.theinfostride.com/wizkid-win-gma-african-artiste-of-the-year/ Sun, 08 May 2016 13:51:21 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=128053 Wizkid has just added to his long list of awards by winning the Ghana Music Awards African Artiste of the year 2016. The Starboy edged out Olamide, Patoranking, Harrysong and Korede Bello to smile home with the award (and bragging rights) at the 17th edition of the Ghana Music Awards on Saturday May 7, 2016. [...]

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]]> “OBJ Is The Greatest African After Nelson Mandela” – Ladoja https://www.theinfostride.com/obj-is-the-greatest-african-after-nelson-mandela-ladoja/ Thu, 07 Jan 2016 21:02:10 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=117529 Former Oyo State Governor, Rashidi Ladoja has described former President, Olusegun Obasanjo as the greatest African after iconic South African leader, late Nelson Mandela. Ladoja reportedly made the comments while addressing journalists at his Ibadan home during a recent meeting. “Since he (Obasanjo) became Head of State in 1976, he has always had a hand [...]

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]]> South African Deputy President sued over Marikana Massacre https://www.theinfostride.com/south-african-deputy-president-sued-over-marikana-massacre/ Sat, 14 Nov 2015 09:45:29 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=107048 The families of South African striking miners shot dead by police at Lonmin’s Marikana mine in 2012 have issued a court summons for Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa over complicity in their deaths, the presidency said. The violence around the Marikana mine during a strike in August, 2012, culminated in the police shooting 34 striking miners [...]

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]]> Four South African Police Filmed shooting Unarmed Suspect Dead https://www.theinfostride.com/four-south-african-police-filmed-shooting-unarmed-suspect-dead/ https://www.theinfostride.com/four-south-african-police-filmed-shooting-unarmed-suspect-dead/#comments Tue, 03 Nov 2015 14:20:52 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=105146 Four South African police officers have surrendered themselves after a surveillance video of them shooting a suspected robber was broadcast. The footage released by the country’s Sunday Times newspaper late last week showed the uniformed member of the South African Police Service fatally shooting a suspect at close range after he had dropped his pistol [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/four-south-african-police-filmed-shooting-unarmed-suspect-dead/feed/ 1 CAF Top 10 for African Player of the Year 2015 https://www.theinfostride.com/caf-top-10-for-african-player-of-the-year-2015/ Mon, 02 Nov 2015 19:30:55 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=105091 Here are the top 10 nominees for the two categories; African Player of the Year 2015 and African Player of the Year (Based in Africa) 2015. The winner will be decided by votes of the Coaches or Technical Directors of the National Associations affiliated to CAF. The awards gala will be held on Thursday, 7 January [...]

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]]> An Innovative Solution to Africa’s PTSD Crisis https://www.theinfostride.com/an-innovative-solution-to-africas-ptsd-crisis/ Fri, 30 Oct 2015 12:19:41 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=104329 For over a decade, 18 African nations have been ravaged by war, exposing military personnel and civilians to violence and trauma. As a result, one hundred million Africans now suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and in parts of Africa, 50 percent or more of the population is afflicted with PTSD. Its effects debilitate individuals [...]

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]]> Reality Check: Exposing Popular Misconceptions about the African Continent https://www.theinfostride.com/reality-check-exposing-popular-misconceptions-about-the-african-continent/ Sat, 03 Oct 2015 22:55:38 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=101840 Reality Check: Africa is not a country Do you speak African? Well, neither do the 1 billion people on the continent. Africa is home to 54 different nations, more than 2,000 languages and four of the world’s 10 fastest growing economies, but is often painted with a sweeping stroke of doom and gloom. In this [...]

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]]> South Africa School Board Game tackles Domestic Violence https://www.theinfostride.com/south-africa-school-board-game-tackles-domestic-violence/ Fri, 02 Oct 2015 00:04:36 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=101610 The South African government is supporting a new board game for schools, meant to address a very serious issue. Each roll of the dice lands the players on a new question designed to educate young people about domestic violence and sexual abuse. The group with the best answer wins a point. It has been developed [...]

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]]> Central African Republic: Bangui tense as communal strife kills scores https://www.theinfostride.com/central-african-republic-bangui-tense-as-communal-strife-kills-scores/ Mon, 28 Sep 2015 23:47:16 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=101259 Renewed violence between Muslim and Christian communities in the Central African Republic (CAR) has killed at least 36 people and wounded at least 80 more, according to hospital workers. Sporadic gunfire could be heard in the capital, Bangui, on Monday, with journalists also citing multiple reports of widespread looting in the city, suggesting that tensions [...]

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]]> More Than 60,000 Nigerian Youths Trafficked To Europe Every Year https://www.theinfostride.com/more-than-60000-nigerian-youths-trafficked-to-europe-every-year/ Sun, 27 Sep 2015 10:24:42 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=101125 Not less than 60,000 Nigerians were trafficked through African countries like Libya and Morocco across the Mediterranean sea to Europe every year. Coordinator, Human Support Services and Patriotic Citizen Intiative, Mr. Osita Osemene, stated this in an interactive session with newsmen in Benin City on Friday. He said the information was gathered through personal experience he [...]

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]]> #Football > Burkina Faso upset Nigeria to reach African Games Football Final https://www.theinfostride.com/football-burkina-faso-upset-nigeria-to-reach-african-games-football-final/ Wed, 16 Sep 2015 13:30:04 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=99299 Burkina Faso upset Nigeria 3-1 in Brazzaville on Tuesday to set up an African Games football final against Senegal. Sydney Mohamed Sylla gave the Burkinabe a 1-0 half-time lead and closed the scoring after Daniel Etor had reduced arrears to offer the Nigerians hope. Omar Kabore put Burkina Faso two goals ahead midway through the [...]

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