First Lady urges unified Action Against Drug Abuse
The Nigerian First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has called for “concerted efforts” to tackle the menace of DRUG ABUSE, highlighting its detrimental effects on individuals, families, and the society at large. Represented by Wife of the Inspector General of Police, Mrs. Elizabeth Egbetokun, at a Sensitization Programme for Governors Spouses in Abuja yesterday, Sen. Tinubu […]
Protesters Tear-Gassed as they target Embassies in DR Congo
Riot police are cracking down on a small number of protesters who are sporadically grouping outside foreign embassies in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s capital, Kinshasa. The demonstrators accuse Western diplomats of being accomplices to Rwanda, which they accuse of backing the M23 rebel group that is destabilising the east of DR Congo. Rwanda has […]
Presidency commends Super Eagles after AFCON Final Loss
Following the conclusion of the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in CĂ´te d’Ivoire, Vice President Kashim Shettima has expressed his commendation for the Super Eagles, acknowledging their remarkable skills displayed throughout the tournament, despite losing the cup to the host nation. Addressing the Super Eagles team after the match in CĂ´te d’Ivoire, Vice President Shettima […]
BRAZIL FAIL TO QUALIFY FOR THE PARIS 2024 OLYMPIC GAMES
Defending champions Brazil failed to qualify for the men’s Olympic football tournament as a 1-0 loss to Argentina put their rivals through to Paris 2024. It is the first time since 2004 that Brazil – who were aiming for a third successive gold – will not feature. Meanwhile, Lionel Messi has been extended an invitation […]
Rema’s ‘Calm Down’ continues to set a Record as the Most Certified African Song in the US
“Calm Down,” which was one of the lead singles released in 2022 in front of Rema’s debut album “Raves & Roses,” has continued to be incredibly successful commercially. “Calm Down,” featuring Selena Gomez, has earned an RIAA 6-time platinum certification for its continued popularity as the most financially successful African song in the United States. […]
Kylie Minogue is set to receive a Global Icon Award at The Brits
International pop star, Kylie Minogue is set to receive a Brits global icon award at this year’s ceremony. Taking place on March 2, the Brits icon award, the highest accolade given by the award organisers and “reserved for truly exceptional artists”, will recognise Kylie’s career over five decades. She is also nominated for international artist […]
President Tinubu reiterates determination to achieve food sufficiency for Nigeria
President Bola Tinubu says his administration is revolutionizing agriculture to make Nigeria self-sufficient in food production and a net exporter of agricultural products. Speaking when he received a delegation from the Global Tijaniyya Movement, led by Khalifa Muhammad Mahe Niass, at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, on Sunday, Mr President who noted the food crisis […]
Hungarian President Katalin Novak resigns over child abuse pardon scandal
Hungary’s President Katalin Novak has resigned. A member of the ruling conservative party Fidesz, Novak’s decision came after more than a week of public outrage after it was revealed that she issued a presidential pardon in April 2023 to a man convicted of hiding a string of child sexual abuses in a state-run children’s home. […]
D’Tigress have qualified for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games
In basketball, Nigeria’s D’Tigress have qualified for the women’s basketball event of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Despite losing 100 – 46 to the USA in their second game at the Olympic qualifying tournament in Antwerp, Belgium, D’Tigress still picked one of the tickets for the games. Their qualification was sealed after Senegal’s 97-66 defeat […]
Hosts Côte d’Ivoire clinch third AFCON title after comeback win over Nigeria
Super Eagles lost 2-1 to hosts Ivory Coast in a thrilling Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final match at the Alassane Ouattara Olympic Stadium in Ebimpe, Abidjan, on Sunday. The Ivorian’s came from behind, being a goal down in the first hal, but scored two goals in the second half for victory. Ivory Coast’s success […]