Rwandan president meets with UK PM at 10 Downing Street
Rwandan President Paul Kagame met with UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak at 10 Downing Street on Tuesday (Apr. 9). The meeting comes amid the U.K. government’s stalled plan to send some asylum-seekers on a one-way trip to Rwanda and reports…
South Africa: Former president Jacob Zuma cleared to run in upcoming elections
South Africa’s Electoral Court on Tuesday ruled that former President Jacob Zuma can run for office as a lawmaker in the upcoming election, overturning an earlier decision that had barred him from contesting the polls. The decision paves the way…
Elumelu considers chances of acquiring NPFL club
The Chairman of Heirs Holdings, Tony Elumelu, has expressed positive sentiments about the idea of acquiring a club in the Nigeria Professional Football League, saying it’s a nice idea. The billionaire banker made this known on Monday via his X…
UN committee to discuss Palestinian bid for full membership
The United Nations Security Council has referred the application of the observer State of Palestine for full membership to the specialized committee set up to vet new members. The Council’s President made the announcement on Monday (Apr. 8). “I shall…
Boxing Cuba defeats France in friendly bout ahead Paris 2024
The Cuban boxing team defeated their French opponents in all eight bouts, gaining “mental strength” and “preparation” in a friendly bout on the road to the qualifiers for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. All winners were by 5-0 unanimous decision….
Nigeria have no reason to be poor – Peter Obi
The Labour party presidential Candidate in the 2023 general election Peter Obi said Nigerians have no reason to be poor as the country is blessed with abundance natural resources that if harness will put people out of poverty. Peter Obi…
BREAKING: Sultan Announces Eid-el-Fitr Day
The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Abubakar Saad III has declared Wednesday, April 10, 2024, as the first day of Shawwal 1445AH. This follows the inability of the National Moon Sighting Committee (NMSC) to sight this year’s Shawwal moon today. The…
Betta Edu: EFCC recovers N30bn, probes 50 bank accounts
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission is probing 50 bank accounts, as it recovered N30 billion in the case of the suspended Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Betta Edu, and the ongoing probe of the ministry over alleged money laundering. The…
Ghana recruits US star to rival Tobi Amusan in the 100m Hurdles
Top US hurdler Evonne Britton has switched nationality to Ghana and will now be Tobi Amusan’s biggest competitor in Africa. American speed hurdler Evonne Britton has completed her nationality switch to Ghana and is set to be a main rival…
Fake Botox injections may be behind Illinois hospitalizations
Fake Botox injections may have led to the hospitalizations of two people in Illinois, the state’s Public Health Department said Monday. “Illinois residents should exercise caution when considering cosmetic treatment,” Dr. Sameer Vohra, the state’s public health director, said in…