FIFA boss Infantino backs Dikko to succeed as NSC boss
Federation of International Football Association (FIFA) President, Gianni Infantino has backed Shehu Dikko to succeed in his new assignment. Dikko, who is a member of the FIFA Stakeholders Committee, was recently appointed Chairman of National Sports Commission (NSC). The NSC…
Botswana’s Historic Shift: Duma Boko Sworn In As President After Defeating Long-Ruling Party
Confident and well-mannered, Botswana’s new President Duma Boko carries the traits of a highly trained human rights lawyer. The 54-year-old’s thoughtful, fluent sentences speak of his legal education first in Botswana and then at Harvard Law School in the US….
Kenya’s New Deputy President Sworn In After Court Lifts Injunction
Kenya’s new Deputy President Kithure Kindiki was sworn in on Friday after a court lifted orders barring his inauguration following weeks of legal challenges by his predecessor, who was impeached by parliament last month. The Senate voted to remove Rigathi…
North Korea’s Latest Missile Test Sparks Global Concern
Japan’s Coast Guard and Pyongyang say North Korea has fired what seemed to be a ballistic missile. Germany has described the launch as “illegal.” The launch came just hours after the US and South Korea called on Pyongyang to withdraw…
Sanwo-Olu’s aide, Abdulrahman Lekki, dies
Abdulsalam Sanyaolu, known widely by his stage name “Agbako,” has passed away at 101, leaving behind a legacy of profound influence in the Yoruba film industry. His death was confirmed by Bolaji Amusan, also known as Mr. Latin, the President…
Veteran Yoruba actor, Charles Olumo ‘Agbako’ dies at 101
Abdulsalam Sanyaolu, known widely by his stage name “Agbako,” has passed away at 101, leaving behind a legacy of profound influence in the Yoruba film industry. His death was confirmed by Bolaji Amusan, also known as Mr. Latin, the President…
Banky W, Wife Welcome Second Child In US
R&B singer Olubankole Wellington, popularly known as Banky W, and his actress wife Adesua Etomi, have welcomed their second child, sparking joyous celebrations among fans and well-wishers. The singer-turned-politician shared the news in an Instagram post on Monday, accompanied by avideo showcasing…
25m Nigerians benefited from ₦25,000 conditional cash transfer – Edun
The Federal Government said on Thursday that 25 million Nigerians have so far benefitted from the ₦25,000 conditional cash transfer. Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, stated this after the National Economic Council meeting presided…
Flying Eagles were better than us – Ghana coach
The coach of Black Satellites of Ghana, Desmond Ofei, had admitted the superiority of the Flying Eagles over his team in the final of the WAFU B U20 tournament in Togo. The Flying Eagles beat their Ghanaian counterparts 2-1 in…