ECOWAS Presidents Approved Exit Of Burkina Faso, Mali And Niger With Condition
PRESIDENTS of Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS has approved the withdrawal of Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso from the bloc from January 29, 2025. It however gave the three countries up till July next year to reconsider…
CAF unveils presenter for 2024 awards
The 2024 CAF Awards, celebrating African football, will take place at the Palais des Congrès in Marrakech, Morocco. Set for Monday, the event will honour Africa’s footballing greats of the past year, with two distinguished presenters, Kate Scott and Jalal…
Falcons end 2024 as Africa’s no.1 team
The Super Falcons have maintained their position as Africa’s highest-ranked team in the final FIFA rankings for 2024 despite remaining 36th globally, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The latest rankings, released on Friday by the World Football governing body, saw the…
Nigerian makes history as first African to win Mister International pageant
Nwajagu Chinemerem Samuel has made history as the first African to win the prestigious Mr. International pageant in its 16-year history. The Nigerian model and fitness enthusiast clinched the title during the grand finale of the 2024 edition, earning widespread…
I am not willing to bring any Sudanese player to Ghana again – Kwesi Appiah
His comments come after two Sudanese players, AbdoelKarem Yagoub and Esmat Abdulhamid, who travelled to the USA for a friendly against DC United on October 12, reportedly absconded from the team’s hotel. The players had earlier sought permission to go and…
Tyla Performs at 2024 Billboard Music Awards Wearing Chain-Adorned Chunky Leather Boots
Tyla brought her fun and chic fashion sense to the 2024 Billboard Music Awards, which aired on Dec. 12. The South African artist, who performed “Push 2 Start” and “Shake Ah” at the event, went for a playfully edgy aesthetic…
I’m Yoruba, I’ve Nothing In Common With North – Kemi Badenoch
The leader of the UK’s Conservative Party, Kemi Badenoch, has stated that she identifies as Yoruba rather than broadly as “Nigerian.” Speaking with The Spectator in an interview, she explained that her limited connection to northern Nigeria, which she described…
Access Bank set to acquire South African bank
Nigeria’s Access Bank Plc. has offered to acquire Bidvest Bank Holdings Limited to help the country’s biggest lender by assets expand in South Africa. The purchase is expected to move Access Bank, a unit of Access Holdings Plc., closer to…
Uganda President Defends Military Trials Amid Opposition Leader’s Detention
President Yoweri Museveni, who praised military courts for contributing to the East African nation’s peace, has been in power since 1986 Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni, 80, has defended the use of military courts to try civilians – following an outcry…
Efya Cancels Concert, Assures Refunds For Tickets
Ghanaian songstress, Efya has announced the cancellation of her much-anticipated ‘Efya Live’ concert, citing circumstances beyond her control. In a heartfelt statement, the artiste expressed gratitude to fans and collaborators who had worked tirelessly to bring the show to life….