FG, W’Bank begin talks on 90,000km fibre-optic cable project
Just a few weeks after the Federal Government approved a special purpose vehicle to support the delivery of an additional 90,000 km of fibre optic cable, it has begun talks with the World Bank. The Minister of Communications and Digital…
Former Cameroon coach Conceicao top choice to lead Super Eagles
SCORENigeria can authoritatively report that former coach of the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon, Antonio Conceicao, was the No 1 choice to lead the Super Eagles following the exit of Jose Peseiro. The Portuguese coach led Cameroon to finish third at…
Juventus confirms appointment of Thiago Motta as new head coach
Juventus confirms appointment of Thiago Motta as new head coach Juventus has confirmed the appointment of Thiago Motta as their new head coach. Juventus fired Maximiliano Allegri last month, just days after he won the Coppa Italia and now Motta,…
Hodgkinson defends European title despite illness
European Athletics Championships 2024: Keely Hodgkinson defends 800m title. Hodgkinson defends European title despite illness Keely Hodgkinson defended her European 800m title with a dominant victory despite struggling with illness, as Great Britain also won women’s 4x100m relay gold on…
Actress, Yvonne Jegede Apologizes and Clarifies Remarks from Recent Podcast Interview
Actress Yvonne Jegede has issued an apology and clarification statement addressing the backlash from her recent podcast interview on HONEST BUNCH. She had discussed her film “A FATHER’S LOVE” on Amazon Prime, but her words were misconstrued as insensitive, particularly…
IOC chief says Paris ready to host Olympics
With just over 40 days to go, the president of the International Olympic Committee Thomas Bach has commented on the French capital’s readiness to host the 2024 summer Olympics, saying it is ‘set’. The Paris Games kick off on July…
Russian warships arrive in Cuba ahead of military
Russian navy ships arrived in the Cuban port of Havana on Wednesday ahead of planned military exercises in the Caribbean. The four-ship group included a frigate, a nuclear-powered submarine, and two support vessels – a fuel ship and a rescue…
Haiti inaugurates new cabinet
Haiti’s new Cabinet was formally inaugurated on Wednesday, marking the final step in rebuilding the government that will lead a country under siege by gangs. In his speech, Prime Minister Garry Conille repeated the need to increase security in the…
Madagascar ruling party loses parliament majority
Madagascar’s ruling party fell short of retaining its parliamentary majority after a strong showing by independents in the recently concluded legislative elections. President Andry Rajoelina’s Tanora Malagasy Vonona party only managed to win 80 seats out of 163, according to…
Despite a ceasefire vote and Hamas’ response
Can a US-backed ceasefire proposal bring some respite to Gazans? Qatari and Egyptian mediators confirmed Tuesday (Jun. 11) that Hamas suggested some “amendments” to the three-phase plan. Hamas spokesman Jihad Taha said the response included “amendments that confirm the cease-fire,…