Togo, Benin, Niger Owe Nigeria N17.45bn for Electricity in Q1 2026
Nigeria is owed approximately N17.45 billion by Togo, Benin Republic, and Niger Republic for electricity supplied during the first quarter of 2026. The outstanding debt was disclosed in the latest industry report, which showed that the three neighbouring countries are…
Nigeria Qualifies for Second Round of World Cup Qualifiers
Nigeria has officially secured qualification for the second round of the FIFA World Cup qualifiers after finishing among the teams that advanced from the group stage. The Super Eagles booked their place following a successful qualifying campaign, keeping alive their…
270 Ugandans Return Home from South Africa
More than 270 Ugandan nationals have safely returned home from South Africa as the Ugandan government commenced an evacuation exercise aimed at assisting citizens facing difficult circumstances abroad. The returnees arrived in Uganda through a coordinated operation involving relevant government…
Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger begin official withdrawal from ICC
Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger have officially initiated their withdrawal from the International Criminal Court, the ICC has confirmed. The three military-led West African nations first told the court of their intentions in September. The three former ECOWAS members established…
D’Tigers edge Guinea to reach second W’Cup Qualifiers round
Nigeria’s D’Tigers ended Guinea’s winning streak in Group C of the FIBA World Cup qualifiers with an 80-79 victory in Luanda on Friday, a result that secured their progression to the second round of the qualifying series, PUNCH Sports Extra…
Former Kenyan Athlete Jailed 80 Years in Mexico
Former Kenyan Athlete Sentenced to 80 Years in Mexican Prison, Family Seeks Government Intervention A Kenyan man from Baringo County has reportedly been sentenced to 80 years in prison in Mexico, prompting renewed calls for the Kenyan government to intervene…
D’Tigers defeat Tunisia 84-81 in World Cup qualifiers
Nigeria’s senior men’s basketball team, D’Tigers, on Thursday defeated Tunisia 84-81 in a crucial Group C game of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 African Qualifiers in Luanda, Angola. The victory marked a winning start for newly appointed head coach…
Untapped Potential as Mozambican Leader Commences State Visit to Tanzania
President Daniel Chapo of Mozambique has begun a state visit to Tanzania aimed at strengthening the long-standing friendship and strategic partnership between the two neighboring countries. The visit focuses on unlocking untapped opportunities in trade, investment, agriculture, energy, infrastructure, tourism,…
South African Fans Named Among World’s Most Colourful Supporters at 2026 World Cup.
South African fans have been named among the world’s most colourful supporter cultures ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, according to a new international fan reputation study. The World Cup Reputation Index, commissioned by British entrepreneur and lifelong football…
South Africa on edge amid anti-migrant protests
South Africa remained on high alert as nationwide anti-migrant protests intensified, raising fears of renewed xenophobic violence and forcing thousands of foreign nationals to flee their homes or seek refuge. The demonstrations, organised by anti-immigration groups, called for the removal…