Davis Cup: Nigeria earns comeback win against Algeria
Nigeria opened their Davis Cup Africa Group III qualifying campaign in Harare, Zimbabwe, on a winning note, rallying from behind to edge Algeria 2-1 in their first match of the tournament on Wednesday, The PUNCH reports. The Nigerian side…
Okonjo-Iweala unveils $50m fund to empower women in digital trade
The Director-General of the World Trade Organisation, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala,has unveiled a $50 million global fund to empower women entrepreneurs in digital trade, warning that global commerce is facing “extremely challenging times” marked by rising unilateralism and protectionism. The initiative, known…
Sudan PM hails national team for eliminating high-ranked Nigeria from CHAN
Sudan’s Prime Minister Kamil Idris has praised the national football team’s “outstanding performance” in the African Nations Championship (CHAN 2024), expressing Sudan’s pride in the team’s 4-0 victory over Nigeria on Tuesday. Sudan produced the biggest shock of CHAN 2024…
Côte d’Ivoire opposition leader dealt a blow in bid to run for president
The leader of Côte d’Ivoire’s main opposition party suffered a blow to his presidential hopes on Thursday as the head of the electoral commission said it would not be updating the electoral roll, from which he has been barred, before…
Egypt working with Qatar, US to revive 60-day Gaza truce plan: Foreign Minister
Egypt said on Tuesday that it was working with fellow Gaza mediators Qatar and the United States to broker a 60-day ceasefire as part of a renewed push to end Israeli war on Gaza. Egypt, Qatar and the United States…
Popular Yoruba Nollywood actor, Seun Confirm, is dead
The Nigerian film industry has been thrown into mourning following the death of Nollywood actor, Seun Confirm, who passed away from complications related to high Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH). The sad news was announced by fellow actress Jaiye Kuti in…
Uganda, Tanzania select gas pipeline consultant
Uganda, Tanzania select gas pipeline consultantUganda, Tanzania select gas pipeline consultant – The Observer Uganda and Tanzania have selected a consultant to undertake a feasibility study for the construction of a gas pipeline between the two countries. The…
Enugu govt to launch 100 CNG buses for public transport, five bus terminals on August 14
The Enugu State Government announced it will launch 100 compressed natural gas (CNG) buses for public transport and commission five modern bus terminals across the state on Thursday, August 14, 2025. The disclosure was made by Governor Dr. Peter Ndubuisi…
CAF Slaps Kenya With $50k Fine, Threatens to Shift Home Games to Uganda or Tanzania
The Football Kenya Federation (FKF) was advised to “increase security measures by deploying sufficient personnel within the perimeter of the stadium as well as adhering to the road closures on match days” in line with CAF’s safety regulations. The Moi…
KWAM 1 named aviation security ambassador as FG reduces flight ban
The Federal Government said it will engage Fuji legend Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as KWAM 1, as an ambassador for proper airport security conduct following the recent controversy surrounding his behaviour at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. Minister…