Wilfred Ndidi: Super Eagles star rewarded for leadership qualities by Besiktas
Super Eagles midfielder Wilfred Ndidi has been named the new vice-captain of Turkish side Besiktas. Turkish side Besiktas have announced that Super Eagles midfielder Wilfred Ndidi has been appointed as the club’s new vice-captain, effective immediately. The announcement was…
Tears as Obi, others bid Arise News Anchor farewell
It was wailing and agony on Saturday in Agulu, Anaocha Local Government Area of Anambra State, as family members, friends, colleagues and dignitaries, including former Governor Peter Obi, gathered for the burial of Arise News anchor, Somtochukwu Maduagwu, popularly known…
Wrongfully imprisoned for more than 40 years, US man now faces deportation
After serving 43 years in prison for a murder he did not commit, Subramanyam “Subu” Vedam was finally free. New evidence had exonerated him earlier this month of the murder of his former roommate. But before he could reach…
President of Burkina Faso Traoré queries CAF, FIFA over playoff spot
President of Burkina, Ibrahim Traoré, has demanded an explanation from world football governing body FIFA and the Confederation of African Football (CAF) on how Nigeria edged his country to a World Cup playoff spot. Burkina Faso believed they had secured…
U.S. tariffs push South Africa to revive ties with Türkiye after 12 years
South Africa aims to establish new international partnerships due to heightened trade tensions with the USA. The Türkiye–South Africa Bi-National Commission, agreed in 2012, became operational on October 15, 2023. Focus areas include energy development, industrial cooperation, and value-added manufacturing…
NYSC certificate: Allow DSS probe Tunji-Ojo – Ijele tells Tinubu
Convener of the League for Good Governance, Isaiah Ijele, has called on President Bola Tinubu to allow the Department of State Services, DSS, to investigate the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, certificate scandal hung on the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi…
MTN launches integrated home-mobile plans
MTN has launched integrated home and mobile connectivity plans as it shifts its focus to the connected home.MTN South Africa has launched a portfolio of integrated home and mobile connectivity plans as it moves to beyond its previous “Ambition 2025”…
Full list of nominees for CAF Awards 2025 unveiled
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced the complete list of nominees for the 2025 CAF Awards, set to take place later this year. The CAF aawards celebrates outstanding performances and achievements across African football, recognising excellence among players,…
Nigeria missing as IMF lists Africa’s fastest-growing economies
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has excluded Nigeria from its latest list of Africa’s fastest-growing economies, naming Benin Republic, Côte d’Ivoire, Ethiopia, Rwanda, and Uganda among the continent’s top performers. The IMF said the five nations are now ranked among…
Madagascar military leader Colonel Michael Randrianirina sworn in as president and thanks protesters
Madagascar’s military leader thanks Gen Z protesters as he is sworn inCol Michael Randrianirina has been sworn in as the new president of Madagascar days after a military takeover on the Indian Ocean nation. He swapped his fatigues for a…