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Federal and state governments across Nigeria are rolling out major education initiatives, including vehicle and housing rewards for outstanding teachers, international training programs for lecturers, and distribution of 15 million learner support kits to vulnerable pupils.
As MasterChef Nigeria launches its inaugural season with a substantial cash prize, traditional chieftaincy ceremonies at the Alaafin's palace demonstrate how modern entertainment and ancient customs both serve to unite Africa's most populous nation.
Boulders Beach in Cape Town has been named the world's most unique beach, while Nigeria's Michael Okpara University appoints its first female vice-chancellor and South Africa prepares for Armed Forces Day commemorations.
From reconciliations that shock the internet to relationship allegations that spark viral debates, African entertainment circles find themselves at the centre of intense public scrutiny as fans dissect every move of their favourite personalities.
Armed gunmen killed at least 50 people and abducted women and children in a brutal attack on a Zamfara State village, underscoring the persistent insecurity plaguing northern Nigeria despite government promises of improved protection.
As Nigerian designers claim space at London Fashion Week and Cape Town prepares free opera for its residents, Zimbabwe's criminalisation of an artist aligned with the ruling party reveals the precarious position of cultural workers across the continent.
A University of Ibadan student has silenced doubters who questioned her choice to study Agriculture, graduating with first class honours in a field often dismissed by peers as less prestigious.
Mercedes driver George Russell expressed concern over Ferrari's strong performance in Formula One pre-season testing, while European football grapples with racism allegations involving Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior.
A University of Ibadan student's journey to first class honours in Agriculture challenges persistent stigma around agricultural studies in Nigerian universities, highlighting both academic excellence and shifting perceptions of the sector's value.
Mercy Johnson-Okojie accepts a political appointment in Edo State, WWE production legend Kerwin Silfies passes at 75, and streaming sensation IShowSpeed sparks conversation after joining Ramadan prayers in a viral moment that transcends entertainment.
While murder rates show modest decline, Parliament's Police Portfolio Committee rejects celebration as Gauteng records highest contact crimes and Cape Town grapples with child gang recruitment crisis.
Friday's PowerBall and Daily Lotto draws offered South African players a combined R75.5 million in potential winnings, reflecting the enduring appeal of lottery gaming across the country's economic spectrum.
As military leadership vows sustained action against security threats, bandits kill 30 in Zamfara while kidnappings persist across Nigeria's north-central states, underscoring the gap between operational pledges and ground realities.
A military court in Cameroon has sentenced three soldiers to jail terms for the deaths of 21 civilians in the country's restive Anglophone region, though legal experts and human rights advocates argue the penalties fall short of the gravity of the crimes.
In a landmark yet controversial ruling, three Cameroonian soldiers have been jailed for killing 21 civilians in the country's conflict-torn Anglophone region, marking a rare moment of military accountability that legal experts say falls far short of genuine justice.