Nigerian champ Oluwole gets IBF title chance
Nigerian national champion Bolatito ‘Black Tito’ Oluwole will challenge two-time IBF world champion Lani Daniels for the IBF World Light-heavyweight title on September 7 at Claudelands Arena in Hamilton, New Zealand, The PUNCH reports. Oluwole, boasting an unblemished record of…
Burna Boy emerges first African artiste to hit two billion streams in UK
Grammy Award winner, Burna Boy, has become the first African artiste to hit the two billion streams mark in the United Kingdom. The “Twice as Tall” crooner was presented with a Brit Plaque at his sold-out show at Koko Camden…
Paris 2024: Super Falcons, Canada friendly to hold behind closed doors
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on Monday announced that the pre-Olympics friendly between the Super Falcons and Canada will be played behind closed doors. The encounter will be the Super Falcons only test game before the 2024 Olympic Games. The…
I am proud to have Ghanaian blood in my body – Jasmine Paolini
Italian professional tennis player, Jasmine Paolini has acknowledged her Ghanaian heritage saying she is proud to have a Ghanaian blood in her body despite being an Italian citizen. The 2024 Wimbledon finalist believes she was able to achieve this remarkable…
Ngannou & PFL to launch African MMA series in 2025
The Professional Fighters League will launch an African series in 2025 with Francis Ngannou announced as chairman of the new league. The USA-based mixed martial arts promotion already has American and European circuits. Cameroon’s Ngannou, 37, hopes the new league…
Liberian President Slashes His Salary By 40%
Liberia’s President Joseph Boakai has voluntarily slashed his salary by 40 per cent. “In fulfillment of his commitment to fiscal integrity and national financial security, President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. has announced a voluntary 40% reduction in his salary,” a…
President Tinubu Re-Elected As ECOWAS Chairman
The Nigerian leader was re-elected during the 65th Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government. President Bola Tinubu has been re-elected as the chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), about one…
BREAKING: President Tinubu steps down as ECOWAS Chairman
President Bola Tinubu’s tenure as Chairman of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government comes to an end on Sunday, July 7, 2024. According to Persecondnews, Tinubu will hand over the reins to a new leader at the…
Paris Olympics: Amusan, Brume, Ofili Lead Strong List For Team Nigeria
Paris Olympics: Amusan, Brume, Ofili Lead Strong List For Team Nigeria The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) have released a strong list of athletes who will be repping Nigeria in Paris. Tobi Amusan is among the top athletes that will…
Junta chiefs ‘turn their backs’ on West Africa bloc
Niger’s military leader, speaking alongside the junta chiefs from Mali and Burkina Faso, has said they are “irrevocably” turning their backs on the wider West African bloc, Ecowas. The three men are meeting together for the first time to cement…