I am not willing to bring any Sudanese player to Ghana again – Kwesi Appiah
His comments come after two Sudanese players, AbdoelKarem Yagoub and Esmat Abdulhamid, who travelled to the USA for a friendly against DC United on October 12, reportedly absconded from the team’s hotel. The players had earlier sought permission to go and…
Why Abia civil servants failed promotion examinations – Otti
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti has said that civil servants who failed the promotion and confirmation examinations in the State did not prepare well before sitting for the exercise. Otti said this on Friday at Government House, Umuahia, while responding…
German president meets Lagos start-up entrepreneurs
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier on Thursday got a glimpse of Nigeria’s booming start-up scene, at the end of a two-day visit to the West African country. In Nigeria’s business hub, Lagos, five young companies presented their projects to Steinmeier. They…
Tyla Performs at 2024 Billboard Music Awards Wearing Chain-Adorned Chunky Leather Boots
Tyla brought her fun and chic fashion sense to the 2024 Billboard Music Awards, which aired on Dec. 12. The South African artist, who performed “Push 2 Start” and “Shake Ah” at the event, went for a playfully edgy aesthetic…
I’m Yoruba, I’ve Nothing In Common With North – Kemi Badenoch
The leader of the UK’s Conservative Party, Kemi Badenoch, has stated that she identifies as Yoruba rather than broadly as “Nigerian.” Speaking with The Spectator in an interview, she explained that her limited connection to northern Nigeria, which she described…
Access Bank set to acquire South African bank
Nigeria’s Access Bank Plc. has offered to acquire Bidvest Bank Holdings Limited to help the country’s biggest lender by assets expand in South Africa. The purchase is expected to move Access Bank, a unit of Access Holdings Plc., closer to…
UBA shareholders get 375% returns
Shareholders of United Bank for Africa have enjoyed 375 per cent capital gains in nearly five years. Official data at the Nigerian stock market at the weekend indicated that investors in UBA have continued to earn an average annual return…
Uganda President Defends Military Trials Amid Opposition Leader’s Detention
President Yoweri Museveni, who praised military courts for contributing to the East African nation’s peace, has been in power since 1986 Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni, 80, has defended the use of military courts to try civilians – following an outcry…
Amusan linked with Bolt’s coach
World record holder in women’s 100m hurdles Tobi Amusan is said to be training in Jamaica under coach Glen Mills who is famous for training multiple world record holder and fastest man in the world Usain Bolt, PUNCH Sports Extra…
Senate orders Wike to halt Abuja house demolitions
The Senate on Thursday directed the Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, to immediately halt all ongoing property demolitions in Abuja. This resolution followed concerns over alleged irregularities and hardships caused by the demolitions. In addition, the Senate summoned the…