DETROIT, MICHIGAN, UNITED STATES — After years of bold and courageous journalism anchored on challenging the political and economic forces of the time to meet the needs of disenfranchised and dispossessed communities, Bankole Thompson, the nationally acclaimed Black journalist, author and racial justice champion, has released his definitive book that captures his more than two […]
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Lagos — As controversy continues to trail the death of singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, protesting fans in Lagos, Osun and Delta states took to the streets, yesterday, to demand justice. On Tuesday, hundreds of protesters rallied in Abeokuta, Ogun State, and Akure, the Ondo State capital, seeking justice for the late singer. […]
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Nigeria: Police Reveal What Killed Mohbad
*Management of injury after fight with friend resulted in his death*Auxillary nurse administered injection that triggered his death*Nurse, Naira Marley, Sam Larry, PrimeBoy, friend named as suspects*Nigerians react Lagos State Police Command which investigated the circumstances leading to the death of the late Nigerian rapper, Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, yesterday came up with […]
“When children read storybooks consistently, they’re learning without even knowing that they’re learning.” Nigerian-born and award-winning writer, Chimamanda Adichie, has called for more African stories to help preserve the continent’s heritage, history and development. According to her, stories are integral to development as they encompass the total essence of a people and their worldview. She […]
On Wednesday, December 6, Rwanda is set to host the inaugural Move Afrika: Rwanda concert, featuring Kendrick Lamar, a Grammy Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning artiste. The stage will also see performances by Rwandan artistes Bruce Melodie, Ariel Wayz, DJ Toxxyk, and Sherrie Silver, with Tanzanian singer Zuchu also on the lineup. Following the release of […]
Kendrick Lamar’s recent performance at Global Citizen’s ‘Move Africa’ show in Kigali on December 6, provided local Rwandan rappers with a unique opportunity to meet the renowned hip-hop icon. Considering Kendrick Lamar’s influence on the hip-hop landscape, The New Times interviewed some of the local rappers who met the ‘Humble’ hitmaker, seeking insights into the […]
Here, we highlight 10 Nigerian celebrity breakups we didn’t see coming in 2023. In 2023, while some Nigerian celebrities found love, others weren’t so lucky. The love in the air seemed to turn stale as some of our favorite celebrity couples announced their separations. Here, we highlight 10 Nigerian celebrity breakups that shocked us in […]
Kilimanjaro — THE government has embarked on a programme aimed at improving all libraries in the country in order to provide opportunities for students, teachers and other people to have access to additional knowledge. Minister for Education, Science and Technology Professor Adolf Mkenda revealed this yesterday during the inauguration of Martha Onesmo Public Library located […]
“Some of those identified are relics of homosexual and lesbian associates. My findings further show that everything the BBC put together is strange to SCOAN.” The Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN) has reacted to the BBC documentary, ‘Disciples: The Cult of TB Joshua,’ which portrayed the late founder Temitope Joshua, aka TB Joshua, in […]
Addressing Liberia’s perennial power crisis will require significant financial investment, with the Liberia Electricity Corporation (LEC) estimating that between US$700 million to US$1 billion is needed for the construction of a reservoir to alleviate the electricity issue. The lack of a sufficient reservoir at the Mount Coffee Power plant has been identified as a long-standing […]
Four Daughters is the story of a Tunisian family torn apart by an extremist Islamic group. It’s won several major documentary awards and is nominated for a Best Feature Documentary Oscar. This makes its director Kaouther Ben Hania the first Arab woman ever to receive two Oscar nominations. Ben Hania has blazed a trail with […]