US President Joe Biden calls for calm after assassination attempt on political rival Donald Trump
US President Joe Biden has called for the “temperature of politics” to be lowered after the assassination attempt on Donald Trump, who says he was shot in the ear during the Saturday rally, but calls on Americans to “stand united”. Biden in a primetime address from the White House,strongly condemned the shooting and repeatedly stressed that politics […]
NFF opens applications for Supersand Eagles Head Coach position
Nigeria Football Federation has opened applications to fill the position of Head Coach for the National Beach Soccer Team known as the SuperSand Eagles. This come nine days before their 2024 Beach Soccer AFCON qualifier against Mauritania. According to the NFF, the 3-day application window will close at midnight of Friday, July 12, with a […]
Kenyan president sacks all cabinet ministers after weeks of protests
Kenyan President, William Ruto, has dismissed almost his entire cabinet, and promised to make consultations to form a “broad-based government” following anti-government protests. In a televised address, Ruto said he decided on the dismissals after reflecting and listening keenly to what the people of Kenya have said and after a holistic appraisal of the performance […]
Shakira to Perform at 2024 Copa America Final
Colombian pop star Shakira has been confirmed to perform at the 2024 Copa America final, where a crowd of 54,000 is expected to gather at Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday, July 14. The renowned singer, famous for hits like “Hips Don’t Lie,” will take the stage during the halftime show of the highly anticipated event. Shakira, […]
Spain beat France to reach Euro 2024 final
Lamine Yamal became the youngest goalscorer in European Championship history as Spain beat France 2-1 to reach the final of Euro 2024. After Randal Kolo Muani headed in Kylian Mbappe’scross to give France an early lead, Yamal curled home a stunning strike from outside the box to write his name into the record books by […]
Zambia records increased new COVID-19 casesÂ
Zambia has recorded about 73 new COVID-19 cases, following the recent cold season in the country. Minister of Health, Sylvia Masebo, told a press briefing that about 3,070 tests were conducted between May and June, out of which 2.4 per cent tested positive, which is an increase from the 1.5 per cent positivity rate recorded […]
Nigerian Preacher Emmanuel Iren Ventures into Filmmaking to Spread God’s Word
Emmanuel Iren, the founder of Celebration Church International (CCI), has recently disclosed his reasons for venturing into filmmaking. Iren emphasized that churches should adopt various methods to spread God’s word, provided the platform is effective in raising disciples. Following in the footsteps of his wife, Laju Iren, Emmanuel Iren is set to debut in the […]
President Tinubu approves full budget for Team Nigeria to Paris Olympics
The Minister of Sports Development, Sen. John Enoh, has confirmed that President Bola Tinubu has approved the entire budget estimate submitted for Nigeria’s participation in the 2024 Paris Olympics and Paralympics. Enoh, who did not mention the amount approved, stated this yesterday at the Moshood Abiola Stadium, while handing over the Team Nigeria athletes to […]
Liberian President to slash salary by 40%
President Joseph Boakai of Liberia has announced a 40% reduction in his salary, aiming to set a precedent for responsible governance and show solidarity with the citizens. His office stated that this decision is intended to address the intense scrutiny government salaries have been under, as many Liberians express concerns about the rising cost of […]
Veteran Nigerian Filmmaker Zeb Ejiro to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award at 2024 Nigerian Week in London
Renowned Nigerian filmmaker and producer Zeb Ejiro is set to be honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2024 Nigerian Week in London. This prestigious award acknowledges Ejiro’s outstanding contributions to Nollywood and the broader entertainment industry. The Nigerian Week is a highly anticipated week-long international festival that blends entertainment and business events. Held […]
