US To Withdraw From Niger As Security Pact Fails In Strategic Victory For Russia
The US will withdraw more than 1,000 military personnel from Niger in a move that will force the Biden administration to rethink its counter-terrorism strategy and amounts to a strategic victory for Russia. The decision comes a month after the…
Nigeria To Become Africa’s Fourth Largest Economy In 2024
Nigeria is projected to slip to the fourth largest economy in Africa in 2024, behind South Africa, Egypt, and Algeria, according to IMF forecasts for April 2024. Nigeria which has held the title of “Africa’s largest economy” since the GDP…
First Bank MD, Adedotun Proceeds On Pre-Retirement Leave
First Bank MD, Adedotun has proceeded on pre-retirement leave. Studiocb55news reports that the Managing Director of First Bank Plc Dr Adesola Kazeem Adedotun is to proceed on pre-retirement notice. This Nigeria news platform gathered that Adedotun conveyed his decision to…
Why I want a song with Ayra Starr – Rihanna
Popular singer Rihanna has hinted at wanting to collaborate with Grammy-nominated Nigerian singer, Ayra Starr. Recall that Ayra Starr has been very open about her desire to work with Rihanna, whom she described as her role model. “I adore Rihanna….
Troost-Ekong reveals his ideal Super Eagles coach
Super Eagles defender William Troost-Ekong has declared he would prefer a local coach to manage the Super Eagles. The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, has yet to name a substantive head coach for the Super Eagles since Jose Peseiro left the…
Ashanti Expects First Child @43, Celebrates Reunion With Nelly
Ashanti Expects First Child @43 OpenLife Nigeria reports that Ashanti Shequoiya Douglas, an American singer, songwriter and actress is currently enmeshed in the ocean of joy over the expectation of her first biological child at 43. The hip hop Grammy-winning…
Court Dismisses Suit Challenging Appointment Of Judges In Kogi
Dismissing issed a suit filed by seven senior advocates of Nigeria against National Judicial Council (NJC) and others over alleged unlawful appointment of judges in Kogi. Justice James Omotosho, in a judgment, held that the plaintiffs lacked locus standi to…
BREAKING: Onakoya Breaks World Record For Longest Chess Marathon
Nigerian chess master and founder of chess in slum Africa, Tunde Onakoya, has reached a Guinness world record as he completed his 58-hour target as the longest individual in chess marathon. His 58 hours of non-stop chess surpassed previous world…
Togo constitution: Parliament passes reforms likened to coup
Togo’s parliament has given final approval to a new constitution extending the president’s term, after critics denounced the move as a coup. The West African country will move from a presidential to a parliamentary system. President Faure Gnassingbé’s supporters argue…
Super Eagles New Coach: At Last Final 3-Man Shortlist Emerge
The search for a new Super Eagles coach will soon come to an end after the NFF technical committee recommended three coaches for the consideration of the executive committee. Top on the list of those recommended is former African Footballer…