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Month: June 2023

Uganda’s economy is already doing better in 2023 than it did in 2022 – see key figures

Uganda’s economy rebounds with 5.3% GDP growth in Fiscal Year 2022/2023, as opposed to 4.6% the previous year. The services sector leads Uganda’s economic recovery, contributing 42.6% to the GDP.Agricultural and manufacturing sectors drive growth in Uganda’s economy, recording positive gains. Following a pick-up in economic activity, according to the preliminary estimates of the Gross Domestic…

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1da Banton drops music video for exciting single ‘Omotola’

Afrobeats International sensation 1da Banton has released a music video for ‘Omotola’. After dazzling international listeners with his hit single ‘No Wahala’ 1da Banton released an exciting EP ‘1da Shall Never End’ on which he consolidated his success while offering both local and international listeners a piece of himself. ‘Omotola’ is one of the songs…

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Amstel Malta Reporters earn their spotlight at the AMVCA 2023

#FeatureByAmstelMalta: Amidst entries from leading content creators nationwide, Miriam Cole and Gideon Oko emerged as winners. They earned their spot on one of Africa’s biggest award show nights – the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards. The 9th Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards 2023 (AMVCA), proudly sponsored by premium malt drink, Amstel Malta, has come to…

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Nigeria’s highest grossing film, Battle on Buka Street Launches on Prime Video, June 16

The box office sensation from Funke Akindele launches exclusively on Prime Video on June 16 Brace yourself as we embark on an uproar and heartfelt journey as the highly acclaimed film, Battle on Buka Street, directed by Funke Akindele and Tobi Makinde, gears up to make its exclusive debut on Prime Video on June 16….

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Sex is now a sport in Sweden, all you need to know about the competition

Sweden is the first country to officially recognize sex as a sport. Sex is now a sport in Sweden. The first-ever European sex championship will take place in Gothenburg, Sweden on June 8th. How long will the competition last? The competition will last six weeks and be overseen by the Swedish Sex Federation. As per…

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PDP condoles with victims’ families in Sokoto attack

The state PDP Chairman, Goronyo also expressed sadness over the deaths and injuries recorded during the attacks. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Sokoto State has expressed sadness over the recent attacks by bandits on some communities in Tangaza and Gwadabawa Local Government Areas (LGAs) of the state. Alhaji Bello Goronyo, the state PDP Chairman…

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Tinubu will tansform fortunes of Nigeria, says Group

He said that Tinubu has so much ideals and vision that would better the lot of citizens. The Convener of Project 774, Mr Adamu Ahmed, has expressed optimism that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will transform the fortunes of Nigeria with his leadership skills. Ahmed who made this known in a statement in Abuja on Monday…

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Woman sentenced to d*ath for kidnapping 2 children in Akwa Ibom

The woman abducted the minors after lying to their mother about an empowerment programme. A 48-year-old woman identified as Gertrude Akpan, has been sentenced to death after being found guilty of kidnapping two children, aged two years and 10 months. Akpan was said to have kidnapped the children on December 16, 2018, on Abak Road,…

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Melaye condemns violence in Kogi politics, calls FG to investigate Bello, Yakubu

Dino says this after Opposition thugs reportedly attacked governor Yahaya Bello’s convoy. Senator Dino Melaye, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in the Kogi State gubernatorial race, has expressed his strong disapproval regarding the recent clash that reportedly occurred between Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello and the governorship candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP)….

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Fuel Subsidy: NLC is commited to Wednesday strike

Nigeria Labour Congress refutes speculations on strike withdrawal, stresses unity and national concern In response to recent speculations suggesting a possible withdrawal of the planned nationwide industrial action, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has refuted such claims and affirmed its unwavering stance. The labour body clarified that the strike will only be suspended if the…

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