Niger Republic Seeks Nigeria’s Help Amid Fuel Crisis Despite Diplomatic Strain
Despite months of strained diplomatic relations and fiery rhetoric, the Republic of Niger has turned to Nigeria for urgent assistance following a crippling fuel shortage in the landlocked West African nation. According to findings by Akelicious, a high-powered delegation of…
ECOWAS, EU Strengthen Collaboration On Regional Integration, Peace
The Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, Commission and the European Union, EU, have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening collaboration in regional integration, democracy, peace, and security. This renewed partnership aims to enhance ECOWAS’s future prospects as it approaches…
Samuel Eto’o Makes History: Cameroonian Icon Joins CAF Executive Committee!
Cameroon’s favourite son, Samuel Eto’o, has made it to CAF’s executive committee against all odds. Eto’o, who celebrated his 44th birthday on 10 March, could have easily missed out, but in the end it was a walk in the park…
Morocco 2025: Bantwana Arrive Lagos For Flamingos Clash
The delegation of South Africa’s U17 girls, Bantwana, is scheduled to arrive in Lagos on Wednesday evening, ahead of Saturday’s FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup second round, second leg qualifying match against Nigeria’s Flamingos. A brace by Harmony Chidi, which…
Kenyan Man Arrested For Running His Own Police Station For Six Months
Authorities in Kenya have arrested a man, Collins Letting, for establishing and running an illegal police station in Chebarus, Uasin Gishu County. The facility, which operated for six months, was fully equipped with detention cells and an office and was…
ECOWAS regional bloc activates counterterror force
ABUJA, NIGERIA — Security analysts are praising ECOWAS, the Economic Community of West African States, for activating its regional standby force but remain doubtful about its effectiveness following the recent withdrawal of three member states. Nigerian Defense Minister Mohammed Badaru…
Motsepe Chooses Forgiveness Over Controversy with Eto’o
Re-elected CAF president Patrice Motsepe told new executive committee member and former Cameroon star Samuel Eto’o on Wednesday in Cairo that the “past remains in the past”. CAF president Patrice Motsepe attends a press conference in Cairo © Khaled DESOUKI…
Former star Eto’o elected to CAF executive by acclamation
Former Cameroon star Samuel Eto’o was elected to the CAF executive committee by acclamation in Cairo on Wednesday as he was the lone candidate from the central Africa region. The 44-year-old became eligible only last week after the Court of…
I am ready to assist Otto Addo as best as I can – Desmond Ofei
I am ready to assist Otto Addo as best as I can New Black Stars assistant coach Desmond Ofei New Black Stars assistant coach Desmond Ofei has stressed his determination to assist head coach Otto Addo in ensuring the Ghana…
BREAKING: Pinnick loses FIFA council seat in tight CAF election
Former Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) president, Amaju Melvin Pinnick, has failed in his attempt to retain his seat on the FIFA Council after elections were held during the 14th Extraordinary General Assembly of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) in…