Arab giant taking over 600 petrol stations in South Africa for R16 billion
Abu Dhabi’s biggest oil company is close to sealing a deal worth about $1 billion (R16.3 billion) to acquire Shell’s South African fuel retail business, giving the Middle Eastern energy giant control of nearly 600 petrol stations across the country….
Nigeria condemns deaths of 2 nationals in S. Africa protests
The Nigerian government has strongly condemned the killing of two of its citizens in South Africa during ongoing anti-immigrant protests that have triggered rising tensions across parts of the country. According to Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the two nationals…
Queiroz leaves Ghana following World Cup exit
Carlos Queiroz has stepped down as Ghana head coach after three months in charge following their World Cup exit in the last 32. The 73-year-old took charge in April and led his side to a third-place finish in Group L…
Nearly 90,000 displaced as Ghana flood death toll reaches 34
Nearly 90,000 displaced as Ghana flood death toll reaches 34 The National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) has confirmed that the death toll from the recent floods across Ghana has risen to 34, as emergency response teams continue rescue, recovery and…
Riyad Mahrez Announces Retirement From Algeria After World Cup Exit
Algeria captain Riyad Mahrez has announced his retirement from international football following his country’s elimination from the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The 35-year-old confirmed that the Round of 32 defeat to Switzerland marked his final appearance for the Desert Foxes, bringing…
US-based Nigerian wins NDC governorship ticket in Ogun
A United States-based physician and board-certified paediatrician, Dr Bolaji Odusina, has pitched her tent with the African Democratic Congress as she prepares for the 2027 Ogun State governorship race. Odusina had recently declared her intention to contest the governorship seat,…
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…