Friday, January 30, 2026 - 01:13
Almost 30 years after he died, the Nigerian will posthumously receive a Lifetime Achievement Award.
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Friday, January 30, 2026 - 00:04
Political parties in Burkina Faso have already been banned from holding public events, but could still operate internally. Now, a decree dissolves them entirely.
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Thursday, January 29, 2026 - 23:40
Islamic State-aligned militants killed dozens of people, including soldiers, in an overnight attack in northeast Nigeria’s Borno state on Thursday, local sources said. The assault in Sabon Gari underscores persistent violence in a region where an Islamist insurgency since 2009 has killed over 40,...
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Thursday, January 29, 2026 - 23:00
The focus of this year's Investing in African Mining Indaba on disruptive technology reflects a growing acceptance that mining will not remain competitive using historic operating models alone, states Boston Consulting Group’s (BCG’s) Johannesburg branch MD Tycho Möncks. Mining Indaba organiser...
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Thursday, January 29, 2026 - 23:00
A devastating drought in 2023–2024 all but crippled Zambia’s power sector, draining rivers and reservoirs and cutting generation to 1 680 megawatts against demand of 2 400 MW.
Households were left in the dark,...
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Thursday, January 29, 2026 - 23:00
Zambia and Zimbabwe have each committed US$220 million to restarting the long-delayed $4.2 billion Batoka Gorge Hydropower Station near Victoria Falls, a...
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Thursday, January 29, 2026 - 22:52
Emmy Award-winning Nigerian director Joel Katchi Benson is Georja Calvin-Smith's guest this week. He is still journeying alongside the families marked by the horrifying abduction of their daughters 12 years ago. The violation has faded from international headlines, but Benson has kept the community...
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Thursday, January 29, 2026 - 22:35
In tonight's edition, extreme flooding in Southern Africa has submerged towns and killed at least 200 people as scientists say climate change will make supercharged rainfall more likely in the years to come. Also, healthcare fraud undermines Kenya's already fragile system. And it is a first in the...
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Thursday, January 29, 2026 - 22:03
Anthony Joshua posts an emotional YouTube video thanking fans for their support following the deaths of his two close friends in a car crash in Nigeria.
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Thursday, January 29, 2026 - 22:03
Anthony Joshua posts an emotional YouTube video thanking fans for their support following the deaths of his two close friends in a car crash in Nigeria.
BBC News - Africa
Thursday, January 29, 2026 - 22:00
The study examined 20 healthy young adults who either took a nap or stayed awake on two afternoons. PHOTO/UNSPLASH.
By PATRICK MAYOYO
newshub@eyewitness.africa
Even a short afternoon nap can help the brain recover and improve its...
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Thursday, January 29, 2026 - 21:49
On Wednesday the U.S. and African Union Commission green lighted a deal to create a task force between the two sides in order to bolster infrastructure and investment.
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Thursday, January 29, 2026 - 21:43
More than 100 deaths have been confirmed across South Africa, Zimbabwe and Mozambique, with the rains expected to continue through February.
Thursday, January 29, 2026 - 21:33
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The Arewa Youth Sports Forum has expressed strong disapproval of Brila Group CEO Larry Izamoje’s approach to allegations levelled against some of his former employees. In a statement issued by Coordinator Yohanna Pam in Kaduna, the group condemned the...
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Thursday, January 29, 2026 - 21:22
Cocoa stocks have been piling up in co operatives in Ivory Coast, but now the country’s coffee and cocoa council has launched its initiative to buy beans so producers can get paid. Several factors led to a crisis in the sector.
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Thursday, January 29, 2026 - 21:03
By Martins Abochol, Jalingo
Justice Joel Agya, Chief Judge of Taraba State has ordered an immediate transfer of the case involving the Commissioner of Police VS Mrs Ramatu Abass to the Jalingo Chief Magistrate.
Justice Agya, who spoke to newsmen in Jalingo through Mrs...
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Thursday, January 29, 2026 - 20:57
By Sahel Repoters, Yola
Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, has commissioned the Mayo-Belwa International Cattle Market and assessed the level of ongoing work at the upgraded Mayo-Belwa Cottage Hospital during a visit to Mayo-Belwa Local Government Area.
The visit...
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Thursday, January 29, 2026 - 20:41
Senegal manager Pape Thiaw his banned for five games after the chaotic scenes during the Africa Cup of Nations final against Morocco.
BBC News - Africa
Thursday, January 29, 2026 - 20:38
Diezani Alison-Madueke denies five counts of accepting bribes and a charge of conspiracy to commit bribery.
BBC News - Africa
Thursday, January 29, 2026 - 20:38
Diezani Alison-Madueke denies five counts of accepting bribes and a charge of conspiracy to commit bribery.
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