2025 African Knockout Championship Kicks Off Today in Lagos
The 2025 season of the African Knockout Championship kicks off today April 4 at The Pistis Conference Centre, Lekki, Lagos, at 6 PM. Eighteen fighters from seven African countries will compete, with the Main Event featuring Gasmire Diatta vs. Faout Youssef in a Featherweight Fight. Other key matchups include Adams Boa vs. Venatius Iyinagolu in […]
Zambia Protest Calls for Castration as Punishment for Child Rape
A protest march was held in Lusaka, Zambia, in response to recent cases of child rape, including horrific incidents where fathers were involved in abusing their own children. The protest, organized by civil society groups, musicians, and individuals, called for tougher laws, including the removal of bail for child rape suspects and harsher penalties, such […]
NFF dismiss reports of Coach Chelle’s plan to quit Nigeria for S’Africa
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has dismissed reports that Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle is planning to quit his job. NFF’s Media Director, Ademola Olajire, has denied these claims, calling the story reportedly due to uncertainty over his long-term position, as “the biggest joke of the year”. Chelle, who was appointed in January on a […]
Aston Villa and Man City Advance to FA Cup Semi-finals
A brace from Marcus Rashford and a strike from Jacob Ramsey earned Aston Villa a comfortable 3-0 win against Preston North End in the FA Cup Quarter-final yesterday. Villa have now reached their first FA Cup semi-final since 2015, where they will now take on Crystal Palace in the semi-finals at Wembley Stadium. Elsewhere, Manchester […]
Chad Calls Sudanese Threat a “Declaration of War”
Chad has condemned a senior Sudanese general’s threat to target its airports, calling it a “declaration of war.” Its foreign ministry vowed to respond according to international law if a “square metre of Chadian territory is threatened”. The warning follows comments from Lt-Gen Yasir al-Atta, the deputy commander of Sudan’s army, who said the UAE […]
JAMB reschedules 2025 mock UTME to April 10
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has rescheduled the date for the 2025 Mock Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) from April 5 to April 10. According to a weekly bulletin of the board available yesterday, the adjustment aimed to ensure all necessary preparations were completed, incorporating a variety of innovations and enhancements designed to […]
Sen. Natasha Distributes 2,400 Bags of Grains in Kogi Central
Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan yesterday distributed 2,400 bags of grains to her Kogi Central constituents, through Abdulrahman Badamasiu, who described the gesture as to alleviate the burden of purchasing food during the Ramadan season. Senator Natasha said that the distribution was initially delayed due to recent distractions, but the distribution covers all 57 wards in the […]
Ladipoe Co-Hosts Midday Show, Talks Relationships & New Single
Ladipoe gave Mayowa a run for his money co-hosting the Midday Show with @nicoleabebe, they talked everything from billing in relationships to his new single ‘I no be God’ Read Another Story – Mohbad’s Brother Arrested in Lagos After Court Appearance
Abiy Ahmed Seeks Peaceful Solution with Eritrea on Red Sea Access
Ethiopia’s Prime Minister, Abiy Ahmed, says his government would not seek conflict with longtime foe Eritrea over access to the Red Sea, after regional officials and experts warned of a possible war between the Horn of Africa neighbours. Abiy, in a post by his office on X, noted that although access to the Red Sea […]
Timaya Calls for Action Over Farm Destruction in Bayelsa
Timaya has expressed his concern over the destruction of farms in his home state, Bayelsa. The Afrobeats and Dancehall singer took to X to plead with the government to take action, lamenting that farms in Bayelsa are being destroyed. Timaya also urged herders to ranch their cattle instead of allowing them to graze freely and […]
