Dozens arrested in Uganda anti-government protests
The demonstration, organised on social media, sought to raise awareness about corruption and alleged human rights issues in the country. Ugandan authorities have arrested multiple individuals in connection with a protest in downtown Kampala. The demonstration, organised on social…
Tobi Amusan Named Nigeria’s Flagbearer for 2024 Paris Summer Olympics Opening Ceremony
World 100m hurdle world record-holder Tobi Amusan will lead the Nigerian delegation at the opening ceremony of the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris on Friday, July 26. The Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC), in partnership with the Federal Ministry of Sport,…
WTO: African Group Votes Okonjo-Iweala for second term
Fifty-eight World Trade Organization (WTO) members have supported a proposal from the African Group, urging Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala to pursue a second four-year term. This information was shared in a statement released by the WTO on its website on Monday, July…
South African with Nigerian father faces backlash in race to becoming Miss SA
Itoro ETUKUDO A 23-year-old South African beauty queen, Chidimma Vannesa Onwe Adetshina, has faced backlash after making it to the top 16 at the ongoing Miss South Africa (Miss SA) pageant. Born in Soweto to a Nigerian father and South…
Obasanjo congratulates Rwandan President, Kagame on re-election
The re-election of President Paul Kagame of Rwanda, according to former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo, is a testament to the people’s faith and confidence in him. This revelation was made by Obasanjo in a congrats message sent to journalists on…
Mahama’s campaign team condemns IEA over debate announcement
The campaign team of NDC Flagbearer, John Dramani Mahama, has issued a statement condemning the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) Ghana over its announcement about the organization of a presidential debate. The team, in a statement signed by Mahama’s spokesperson,…
Former Super Eagles captain sends message to Luka Modric after penning new deal with Real Madrid
Former Super Eagles captain Mikel Obi has congratulated Croatian midfielder Luka Modric on signing a one-year contract extension with Real Madrid, Soccernet.ng reports. Modric has been one of the best players for Real Madrid since he joined the club from…
Chippa Announce Coaching Changes
Chippa United have confirmed that they have gone away from the co-coaching setup and Kwanele Kopo will be the club’s new head coach, while Thabo September will be his assistant. Kopo and September took over from Morgan Mammila, who was…
Ghana’s cocoa marketing board records $150 million profit in 2022/2023 planting season
Ghana’s cocoa marketing board, COCOBOD has recorded a profit of 2.3 billion Ghana cedis ($150 million) in the 2022/2023 planting season. According to reports from the Ghanaian auditor general, the profit posted in the planting season marks the end of…
New Super Eagles coach: Straight fight between Chelle, Saintfiet
It is becoming increasingly a straight slug out between former Mali coach Eric Chelle and Tom Sainfiet, who headed the Gambia for several years, for the vacant Super Eagles post. This comes with the admission of several top officials…