FA Cup Draw: Plymouth vs. Man City, Man Utd vs. Fulham
Plymouth have been drawn to face Manchester City in the FA Cup fifth round, following their stunning win against Liverpool. FA Cup holders Manchester United will face Fulham at Old Trafford, League Cup finalists Newcastle meet Brighton, while Bournemouth take on Wolves in another all-Premier League tie. Aston Villa will host Championship team Cardiff, Exeter […]
Nigeria Unveils 24-Man Squad for AfroBasket Qualifiers
The Nigeria Basketball Federation has announced a 24 man D’Tigers’ provisional roster for the crucial final Window 2025 AfroBasket Qualifiers scheduled to hold later this month in Tripoli, the Libyan capital. The roster include 11 players from 4 clubs in the domestic league with Champions, Rivers Hoopers having the lion share of 5 players, to be supported […]
Ghana Bans First-Class Travel for Officials to Cut Costs
First-class travel for Ghanaian government officials, including cabinet ministers that are State-funded, has been banned as part of measures to reduce government spending. Ghana’s President John Mahama, who issued the directive during the swearing-in ceremony of 17 new ministers in Accra, emphasized that only essential travel will be allowed and must first be approved by […]
Health Minister Assures End to Mass Healthcare Worker Migration
The Minister of State for Health, Dr Iziaq Salako, has assured that the mass emigration of healthcare professionals, will soon end. Speaking during a work visit to the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH) yesterday, Salako attributed the impending end to the President Tinubu administration’s focused efforts to strengthen the health sector through strategic reforms […]
CBN Moves MPC Meeting to Feb 19-20 Over CPI Data Delay
The Central Bank of Nigeria has announced a new date for the 299th meeting of its Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), shifting it from the initially scheduled February 17 and 18, 2025, to February 19 and 20, 2025. The apex bank in a statement yesterday, noted that its decision emerged due to delays by the National […]
Drake and Kendrick Lamar Make Headlines
Drake and Kendrick Lamar both made headlines on Sunday, but from different corners of the world. While performing in Melbourne, Australia, on February 9, Drake surprised fans with generous cash giveaways. The 38-year-old rapper spotted a sign in the crowd reading “Adonis for President” — a nod to his 7-year-old son — and decided to […]
Kanye West Claims His Children’s Lives Are Being Threatened
American rapper, Kanye West, has alleged that his children’s lives are being threatened following his controversial post on social media. The hip-hop star revealed that a “random number” texted his wife, saying they knew where his daughter lives. He said his enemies are threatening to kill his children to silence him. Kanye West and his […]
TikToker SeaKing Released From Police Custody
TikToker SeaKing, whose real name is Olumide Ogunsanwo, has been released from police custody. This was confirmed by Sahara Reporters’ publisher, Omoyele Sowore. SeaKing was arrested over allegations of cyberbullying against Pastor Enoch Adeboye, the general overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), following comments made during a live session in December 2024. […]
NFF to Announce Super Eagles Squad for World Cup Qualifiers
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) will release the list of players that Coach Eric Chelle plans to deploy in Nigeria’s two crucial 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe early next month. The Super Eagles will travel to Kigali to face the Amavubi of Rwanda at the Amahoro Stadium, in Kigali on Friday, March […]
Trump Accuses South Africa of Abusing White Farmers
US President Donald Trump has accused South Africa of human rights violations against white farmers. Trump yesterday wrote on his Truth Social account: “South Africa is confiscating land, and treating certain classes of people VERY BADLY.” Continuing a dispute that escalated last week, Trump has signed an executive order freezing financial aid to South Africa. […]
