NPFL Postpones Kwara United/Enyimba Game
NPFL matchday 16 fixture between Kwara United and Enyimba has been postponed due to Enyimba’s CAF Confederation Cup engagement. The encounter, which was initially scheduled to take place on Saturday, December 8, has been moved to a later date. Enyimba will take on Egyptian giants Zamalek in their second group game of the competition at […]
French Government Collapses In No-confidence Vote
The French government has collapsed after Prime Minister Michel Barnier was ousted in a no-confidence vote. MPs voted overwhelmingly in support of the motion against him – just three months after he was appointed by President Emmanuel Macron. Opposition parties had tabled the motion after the former Brexit negotiator controversially used special powers to force […]
President Tinubu Returns To Nigeria After South African Trip
President Bola Tinubu has returned to the country after he visited Cape Town, South Africa, to co-chair the 11th session of the Nigeria-South Africa Bi-National Commission alongside President Cyril Ramaphosa. The session aimed to strengthen bilateral ties between the two nations, focused on economic, security, and cultural collaboration. During the dialogue, President Tinubu called for […]
Senate Halts Action on Controversial Tax Reform Bills
The Nigerian Senate has yielded to public pressure, suspending deliberations on the four controversial tax reform bills sent in by the Executive Arm of government pending when all issues are sorted out. The Senate has also set up a 10-member committee headed by Senate Minority Leader, Senator Abba Moro tasked with engaging with the Attorney […]
Flamingos Head Coach Calls Up 25 Players To Camp For WAFU B U-17 Girls’ Cup
Flamingos Head Coach, Bankole Olowookere, has called 25 players to the camp of Nigeria’s U-17 women national team, ahead of the WAFU B U17 Girls’ Cup competition. Among those called up are midfielder ShakiratMoshood, goalkeeper Christiana Uzoma, defenders Taiwo Adegoke, Jumai Adebayo and Prisca Nwachukwu, midfielder Farida Abdulwahab, and forwards Harmony Chidi, Peace Effiong and […]
Namibia Elects First Female President In Disputed Poll
Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, from the governing South West Africa People’s Organisation (Swapo), has been voted in as Namibia’s first female president after last week’s disputed election. The electoral commission said she had won more than 57% of the votes cast, with her closest rival Panduleni Itula getting 26%. But following logistical problems and a three-day extension […]
Governor Sanwo-Olu Signs Lagos State Electricity Bill 2024 Into law
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has signed the Lagos State Electricity bill 2024 into law, as part of efforts to reduce the state’s dependency on the national grid. While signing the bill, the governor said it will ensure access to affordable, reliable, and sustainable electricity for all Lagosians, as well as promote diverse energy sources, including renewable […]
Nigeria-South Africa Commits To Enhance Trade Ties, Tackle Illegal Mining
Nigeria and South Africa have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening their long-standing ties and strengthening economic integration. Speaking at the opening of the 11th session of the Nigeria-South Africa Bi-National Commission in Cape Town, President Bola Tinubu called for unity of purpose and the establishment of an Anti-illegal Mining group in Africa, to address the scourge of illegal […]
Elton John Misses His Own Musical Amid Ongoing Battle with Vision Loss
Sir Elton John was unable to watch the stage show he wrote the music for, due to losing his eyesight. He revealed this at the gala performance of The Devil Wears Prada: The Musical, hosted for the Elton John AIDS Foundation on Sunday evening. The star-studded event attracted a host of famous faces including Anna Wintour, Lily […]
Dozens Killed In Crush At Guinea Football Match
At least 56 people have been killed in a crush at a football match in Guinea’s second-largest city, Nzérékoré, the government says. That death toll is disputed by many in the country, who believe the true number of dead is closer to 100. Some reports indicate that events unravelled following a decision by the referee, […]
