Countries Pro-Palestinian protest leaves one dead in Nigeria Kano — Clashes between police and a Shiite group protesting Israel’s assault on Gaza left one person dead and... Read more 17 Nov, 2023
News Egypt captain Salah leads African stars into World Cup qualifying Johannesburg — Prolific Liverpool scorer and Egypt captain Mohamed Salah will be among the stars in action this week... Read more 14 Nov, 2023
Countries Nigeria leave out Osimhen and Chukwueze for World Cup qualifiers Lagos — Nigeria have named a 23-man squad without injured Victor Osimhen and Samuel Chukwueze for upcoming 2026 World... Read more 10 Nov, 2023
Arts and Leisure ‘No dead agenda’ – Burna Boy’s SA concert postponed Cape Town – Nigerian superstar Burna Boy’s highly anticipated concert in South Africa, scheduled to begin his Burna Boy... Read more 20 Sep, 2023
Business Top US official applauds Nigerian economic reforms Lagos – A senior US official on Monday applauded tough reforms taken by Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu since... Read more 19 Sep, 2023
Business Nigeria appoints new central bank chief Abuja – Nigeria’s president Bola Ahmed Tinubu has named a US-educated former investment banker as his new central bank... Read more 16 Sep, 2023
Countries Gambia book AFCON place near Moroccan quake site Johannesburg — Gambia reached the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) finals on Sunday after a dramatic 2-2 draw with... Read more 11 Sep, 2023
Countries Nigeria opposition taking election challenge to Supreme Court Lagos, Nigeria – Nigeria’s two main opposition parties will go to the Supreme Court to appeal a ruling rejecting... Read more 8 Sep, 2023
Countries Nigeria court rejects opposition bid to overturn February election Abuja – A Nigerian court on Wednesday dismissed a major opposition petition to overturn President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s February... Read more 7 Sep, 2023
Sport Nigeria coach Peseiro extends contract despite pay cut Abuja — Jose Peseiro will continue as Nigeria coach despite agreeing to a pay cut, the Nigeria Football Federation... Read more 4 Sep, 2023