Africa

Bianca Ojukwu Meets Namibia’s First Female President-Elect to Strengthen Nigeria-Namibia Ties

Wife of late Odumegwu Ojukwu and Nigeria’s Minister of Affairs, Bianca Ojukwu, has arrived in Windhoek, Namibia, where she met with the country’s first female president-elect, Dr. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah. Upon arrival at Hosea Kutako Airport, she was warmly received and…

After Trump’s funding threat, South African president phones influential billionaire Musk

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa spoke with Donald Trump’s “influential” billionaire adviser Elon Musk a day after the new U.S. president promised to cut funding for South Africa over a land expropriation law, Ramaphosa’s spokesperson said Wednesday. Ramaphosa’s conversation with…

FIFA ban Congo from all football-related activities

The International Football Association announced the suspension of the Republic of the Congo and Pakistan, and prevented their teams from participating in international competitions, due to administrative violations that contradict the FIFA regulations. FIFA decided to suspend the activity of…

I Have Always Wanted To Play For Super Eagles – Newly Signed Serie A Defender Commits To Nigeria, Snubs England

Newly signed Hellas Verona defender Daniel Oyegoke is open to the idea of switching his nationality to the senior national team of Nigeria if he is handed a call up to the senior national team of Nigeria. Oyegoke joined the…

Good news for Chelle as injured Super Eagles star returns ahead of World Cup qualifiers

Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye returned from injury ahead of the 2026 World Cup qualification campaign. The Udinese goalie has been out of action for more than a month following surgery to fix a ruptured scapholunate ligament in his right…

South Africa leader calls Elon Musk over ‘distortions’ after Trump attack

Presidency says the two spoke after US president said he would suspend aid to South Africa over its land reform policy. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa spoke to Elon Musk regarding “misinformation” about South Africa after US President Donald Trump…

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu celebrates Chelsea legend Didier Drogba in Marina.

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu celebrates Chelsea legend Didier Drogba in Marina. Chelsea great Didier Drogba is being hosted by Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. The Ivorian football player has extraordinary contributions to the game and his charitable endeavours. Babajide…

Tems beat Burna Boy, Davido, Chris Brown to win 2025 Grammy Awards

Tems Wins First Individual Grammy Award Tems won her first individual Grammy Award at the 2025 edition of the global ceremony. Tems took home the award for Best African Music Performance with her hit single “Love Me Jeje”. She beat…

Yemi Alade Receives Grammy Nominee Medal at 67th Grammy Awards Reception

Nigerian singer Yemi Alade has officially received her Grammy nominee medal at the 67th Grammy Awards nominees’ reception. The Afrobeats star, who earned her first-ever Grammy nomination, proudly accepted the honor ahead of the prestigious award ceremony. The 67th Grammy…

Tanzania seeks Turkish support for electrifying 300 million Africans

Tanzanian Foreign Minister Mahmoud Thabit Kombo urged Türkiye on Thursday to support a project aimed at providing electricity to 300 million people across Africa by 2030. “Many international and regional actors will be involved in this project. We invite the…