Nigeria says 2 of its nationals killed in South Africa as anti-migrant tensions flare
Nigeria says 2 of its nationals killed in South Africa as anti-migrant tensions flareTwo Nigerian nationals have been killed in South Africa, Nigeria’s Foreign Ministry said, as tensions run high between the two countries over anti-immigrant protests. The ministry said…
Cameroon FA President Eto’o faces embezzlement allegations
The president of Cameroon football’s national association, Samuel Eto’o, is facing embezzlement allegations. The 45-year-old, who scored 56 goals in 118 appearances for Cameroon, has been accused by former executives of the Federation Camerounaise de Football (FECAFOOT).They allege the former…
19-year-old Nigerian-American Ugochukwu Wins FIA F3 Title
Nigerian-American racing driver Ugo Ugochukwu, 19, has been crowned the 2026 FIA Formula 3 Drivers’ Champion, becoming the first American driver to win the prestigious championship. Ugochukwu secured the title at the season-ending race at the newly built Madring circuit…
GAMBIA POWER CRISIS: 48-HOUR BLACKOUTS SPARK PROTESTS AS BARROW VOWS ACTION
The Gambia is facing a growing electricity crisis, with some residents experiencing power outages lasting up to 48 hours. The prolonged blackouts have triggered public anger and street protests in several parts of the country. Protesters took to the streets…
FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup: 3 African countries eliminated from tournament
At least three African countries have been eliminated from the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup tournament in Poland. The three African countries are Tanzania, Ghana and the Benin Republic. They all finished in bottom place with the lowest points…
Families Seek Sar Updates As Malaysia’s Smart Team Returns From Nepal
Families of Malaysians still missing following the devastating floods and landslides in Nepal are seeking detailed updates on search-and-rescue (SAR) operations as Malaysia’s Special Malaysia Disaster Assistance and Rescue Team (SMART) returns home. The families want authorities to provide clear…
JOURNALIST ZAINAB BALA RECOUNTS CHALLENGES, EXIT FROM BBC-CHANNELS TV PROGRAMME
Award-winning Nigerian journalist Zainab Bala, a former presenter of GIST Nigeria, has spoken about the challenges she experienced during her nine-month stint on the programme, which was jointly produced by BBC Africa and Channels Television. Bala said one of the…
FIFA, CAF To Meet Congress, Members, Past-Presidents, Secretary Generals, Stakeholders Today
Delegations from world football governing body FIFA and the Confederation of African Football (CAF) are in Nigeria today, September 14, for consultations with members of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Congress and other key football stakeholders. The meetings come amid…
Dangote Refinery Approved 40 Official Channels For Or ₦525 ipo Shares
Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE has approved 40 official channels through which investors can subscribe for its Initial Public Offering (IPO), giving Nigerians and other eligible investors multiple ways to participate. The shares are being offered at ₦525 each,…
Join APC or step aside, Onoh tells Wike
Former South-East spokesperson to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Denge Josef Onoh, has criticised the proposed “Rainbow Coalition” championed by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, describing it as a threat to the All Progressives Congress. Onoh, who…