CAF appoints Pinnick special adviser
Former president of the Nigeria Football Federation, Amaju Pinnick, has been appointed as special adviser to the president of the Confederation of African Football, Patrice Motsepe, Sunday PUNCH reports. The announcement was made by Motsepe during a live-streamed press conference…
Oyo Police Rescue 19 Ghanaians
The Police Command in Oyo state says it has rescued 19 Ghanaian victims of alleged trafficking through a targeted operation. The command’s spokesperson, CSP Adewale Osifeso, made this known in a statement in Ibadan on Sunday. He said…
Rwanda pledges to strengthen trade, aviation, ICT ties with Nigeria
Bazivamo emphasised that strengthening trade collaboration between Rwanda and Nigeria was a catalyst for bolstering their bilateral relations, economic growth and development. Bazivamo also disclosed that Rwanda would soon establish a Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement with Nigeria to scale up…
IMF Urges Urgent Revision of Nigeria’s 2025 Budget to Prevent Economic Fallout
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised concerns over Nigeria’s 2025 fiscal plan, warning that without urgent revisions, the country could face escalating financial instability. In its latest Article IV Consultation report released on Wednesday, the IMF highlighted growing…
Uganda’s President confirms bid to extend nearly 40-year rule
Uganda’s 80-year-old president in bid to extend 40-year rule Uganda’s long-serving president, Yoweri Museveni, 80, has been declared the governing party’s candidate in next year’s presidential election, opening the way for him to seek to extend his nearly 40 years…
Tunisia Seeks Upset Against Mighty Super Falcons in WAFCON
Nigeria, aiming for a record 10th WAFCON title are expected to get off to a flying start at the tournament in Morocco. The Super Falcons are in good form due to results in their recent outings. Nigeria, with a rich…
Elon Musk announces new political party
Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced the launch of the “America Party” on July 5, a day after asking his followers on X whether a new US political party should be created. “By a factor of 2 to 1, you want…
Ghana and AfDB sign agreement to launch Volta Economic Corridor
The government of Ghana and the African Development Bank (AfDB) have signed a Letter of Intent to develop the Volta Economic Corridor, a transformative initiative under Ghana’s 24-Hour Economy and Accelerated Export Development Programme (24H+). The agreement, which was signed…
Don’t marry out of desperation – Chimamanda Adichie advises young women
Popular Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has urged young women to be thoughtful and intentional when choosing a life partner, warning against marrying out of desperation or societal pressure. Speaking at a recent student event, the 47-year-old literary icon emphasised…
Tinubu departs Saint Lucia for Brazil to attend 17th BRICS Summit
President Bola Tinubu has departed Saint Lucia for Brazil for the second leg of his two-nation tour. In Rio de Janeiro, Tinubu will attend the 2025 BRICS Summit, held July 6-7, 2025. The President departed the Caribbean country after…