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AFCON 2019: Super Eagles Suffer A Shock Defeat

Madagascar handed the Super Eagles of Nigeria a shock defeat in their last Group B clash as the Gernot Rhor’s men fell to a 2-0 defeat against the Dupuis’ men in the ongoing AFCON tournament. Leon Balogun gave away the ball so cheaply in the heart of defence in the 13th minute of the match […]

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Nigeria’s Christian Leadership Takes Action on Dakolo’s Allegation Against Fatoyinbo

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) on Saturday said it has opened an in-house investigation of rape allegations by wife of popular musician, Timi Dakolo, Busola against Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo of Commonwealth of Zion Assembly, COZA. Busola had alleged that the COZA founder forcefully raped her when she was young. In his reaction, Fatoyinbo denied […]

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Kenyan Reserve Deploys An Anti-poaching Technology Arsenal

Ol Pejeta Game Reserve has taken the battle against poaching a notch higher and deployed an arsenal of anti-poaching equipments. The conservation’s ranger uses a 360 ° camera films the area and relays round-the-clock possible intrusions to the reserve headquarters. The camera is part of high-tech equipment launched last month by the conservation as part […]

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West African Nations Adopt Single Currency Called ‘Eco’

ECOWAS, the economic community for West african nations have adopted a single currency named eco, which it plans to launch by 2020. Eco was adopted on Saturday in Abuja in a meeting of the 15 member countries organization. Discussed for thirty years, this single currency between the 15 countries that make up the ECOWAS – […]

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Nigeria: ECOWAS Honours Adadevoh for Curbing Ebola

The 2018 ECOWAS Prize of Excellence has been posthumously awarded to a former Secretary-General of the United Nations, Kofi Annan and Dr Ameyo Adadevoh for their contributions to region’s well-being. The prize was presented to representatives of their families at the 55 Summit of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government on Saturday […]

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Quintessence of Morocco 🇲🇦

Location: North East Africa Morocco is a vibrant and beautiful country to visit. Each city has its own character and a certain Moroccan charm. Even the chaotic Red City of Marrakesh, which seems to create a love/hate feeling for some people who visit. You’ll fall in love with the lively medina of Jemaa el fna, […]

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Tunisia Reassures Tourists After Bomb Attacks

Tunisia has reassured tourists of their safety after twin suicide bombings targeting security forces rocked Tunis on Thursday. The blast killed a patrol officer and injured at least 8 people. Tourism Minister, Rene Trabelsi told the Associated Press that ‘’ this attack against national security agents has nothing to do with tourists’‘. “This attack has […]

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Nigeria: Timi Dakolo Announces 7 Days Of Protest Against Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo Over Rape Allegations

Timi Dakolo, popular Nigerian musician, has announced the mobilisation of a seven-day protest to demand justice for his wife, Busola Dakolo and others who have come forward to accuse Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo of the Commonwealth of Zion in Abuja (COZA) of rape. According to a flyer, the protest will take place at COZA (Lagos and […]

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AFCON 2019: Indomitable Lions Earn a Point

The Indomitable Lions of Cameroon earned a point against Ghana in their second game of the AFCON tournament on Saturday after both teams played 0-0. Cameroun had some decent chances but the Indomitable Lions were unable to score from the couples of attempt they had. Ghana made an unplanned substitute after Christian Atsu was replaced […]

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Miss World Visits Ghana for Charity Works

Miss World 2019, Vanessa Ponce, will be in Ghana on Tuesday, July 2 till Sunday, July 7 to support the Miss Ghana Foundation in its ongoing social intervention projects. The beauty queen will be touring the country with the Chairperson of Miss World Organisation, Julia Morley, who is also the Founder of the Beauty With […]

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Ghana Denies $2bn Railway Contract With Chinese Firm

The Ghanaian government has denied signing a contract with the China Railway Construction Company (International) Nigeria Limited to develop and modernise the country’s railway network. The Minister of Railway Development, Joe Ghartey (MP), disclosed this in a letter while reacting to an online report which alleged that the country had reached an agreement with the […]

Riot police deploy at Inzikuru Stadium to quell student’s riots

Riot police have deployed at Inzikuru Stadium in Arua District where more than 40 schools are converging for the district post-primary athletics competition. The three-day field and track event which started on Friday have also attracted thousands of people scattered in the outskirts of the venue and in the nearby Barifa eucalyptus forests. The annual […]

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Ethiopian Airlines Group Voted ‘Best Airline in Africa’

Ethiopian Airlines Group, the largest Aviation Group in Africa and SKYTRAX certified Four Star Global Airline, has been honored as the ‘Best Airline in Africa’ for the third consecutive year at the Skytrax 2019 World Airlines Awards held in Paris on June 18, 2019. The airline also won the much-coveted ‘Best Business Class in Africa’ […]

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Nigerian star reacts after scoring twice in Montreal win

Nigerian star Orji Okwonkwo has reacted after scoring twice in Montreal Impact 2-1 win over Portland Timbers 2-1 Major League Soccer encounter at Saputo Stadium on Thursday morning The 21-year-old is on loan from Serie A club Bologna scored the opening goal of the game in the 28th minute on the tie after a good […]

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Nigeria: UK Arrives Nigeria For Further Investigation on Allison Madueke Money Laundering Scandal

Detectives from the United Kingdom have arrived in Nigeria for what appeared a final lap of investigation ahead of preparation for the trial of a former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Mrs. Diezani Alison-Madueke. The detectives, who met with the operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for additional fact-finding, have already spent a […]

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Rangers beat Arsenal to sign Nigerian star

The 22-year-old midfielder made 97 appearances and scored 16 goals for Charlton and helped them win promotion to the Championship last term through the playoffs has been linked with possible moves to Arsenal, Manchester City, Celtic as well as teams in France, Germany and Portugal before he agreed on terms and a move to Ibrox […]

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Zimbabwe: Introduction of Zimdollar to Sink Economy, Say Analysts

The decision by government this week to abolish the multi-currency regime and re-introduce the Zimbabwean dollar as the sole legal tender could be catastrophic as the local currency’s value may tumble against major currencies, plunging the country into hyperinflation. While some captains of industry and analysts welcomed the move, others were sceptical and critical. The […]