Considered the highest form of honor for musicians, the Grammy Awards, since its inception in 1954, has continued to spotlight and celebrate musical geniuses globally. Its recognition of brilliant projects by African artistes’ dates back to the 1960s when South Africa’s Mariam Makeba became the first African act awarded a …
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Senate Begins Hearing Of Bill To Fine Nigerians N50, 000 For Failing To Send Children To School
The Senate has passed for first reading a bill that recommends a fine of N50,000 to parents and guardians who default in providing their children with at least primary and secondary school education. The Red Chamber also recommended free meals for every child in the country. The bill proposed by …
Read More »Kenyan Authorities Arrest Fake Lawyer Who On Record Won All 26 Cases Handled In Court
Kenyan authorities arrested a fake lawyer, Brian Mwenda, who won 26 cases while parading himself as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya. According to reports, the lawyer handled 26 cases before High Court Judges, Magistrates, and Court of Appeal Judges before his arrest, all of which he won. He was …
Read More »Global Imams Council Bans Members From Protesting, Marching In Support Of Hamas, Condemns ‘Violent Rhetoric’ At Rallies In Europe, Others
The Global Imams Council (GIG) has vowed to publicly condemn and ban from the venue any member found protesting or marching in support of Palestinian militant group Hamas amid its ongoing conflict with Israel. This is contained in a press statement jointly signed by 209 members from 38 nations dated …
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