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US House passes bill that could ban TikTok nationwide

US House of Representatives has passed a bill that could lead to a nationwide ban on TikTok

The US House of Representatives has passed a bill that could lead to a nationwide ban on TikTok. It would require the Chinese tech giant ByteDance to sell its stake in the app within six months or face a ban from US app stores and web hosting platforms. The bill’s fate in the Senate is […]

Atletico Madrid beat Inter Milan 3-2 on penalties

Atletico Madrid beat Inter Milan 3-2 on penalties to reach Champions League quarter-finals

Atletico Madrid beat Inter Milan 3-2 on penalties to reach Champions League quarter-finals. It finished 2-2 on aggregate at the end of extra time after Inter had thrown away a two-goal advantage. Borussia Dortmund reached the Champions League quarter-finals for the first time in three years thanks to goals from Jadon Sancho and Marco Reus, […]

CAF grants NFF’s late kick-off request for Super Falcons vs Bayana Banyana match

CAF grants NFF’s late kick-off request for Super Falcons vs Bayana Banyana match

The Confederation of African Football (CAF), have granted Nigeria Football Federation’s (NFF) request to move the Women’s Olympic Football Tournament final qualifying fixture, first leg encounter between Nigeria and South Africa by one hour. A statement by Ademola Olajire, NFF’s Director of Communications on Wednesday in Abuja, quoted Ruth David, NFF’s Director of Competitions as […]

Britain to offer failed asylum seekers 3,000 pounds to move to Rwanda

British government is planning to pay asylum seekers up to 3,000 pounds each to move to Rwanda under a voluntary plan to help clear the backlog of refugees

The British government is planning to pay asylum seekers up to 3,000 pounds each to move to Rwanda under a voluntary plan to help clear the backlog of refugees who have had their applications to remain in the country rejected. The new agreement with Rwanda is separate from the government’s stalled plan to forcibly deport […]

Nigeria Opens Land, Air Borders With Niger Republic

President Tinubu has directed the opening of Nigeria’s land and air borders with the Republic of Niger

President Tinubu has directed the opening of Nigeria’s land and air borders with the Republic of Niger and the immediate lifting of other sanctions against the country. In a statement yesterday, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale said the presidential directive complies with decisions of the Economic Community of West […]

Kanye West, Ty Dolla Sign top Billboard Hot 100 chart

‘Carnival’ by Kanye West and Ty Dolla Sign, featuring Rich The Kid and Playboi Carti has topped the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 Chart

‘Carnival’ by Kanye West and Ty Dolla Sign, featuring Rich The Kid and Playboi Carti has topped the U.S.  Billboard Hot 100 Chart. Beyoncé’s ‘Texas Hold ‘Em’ which topped the chart last week, dropped to second while ‘Lovin On Me’ by Jack Harlow was rated third. ‘Beautiful Things’ by Benson Boone, ‘Texas Hold ‘Em’ and […]

On Kai Cenat’s livestream, Davido unveils details of a new album

Grammy-nominated star, Davido, has shared that his next album is complete and ready to go

Grammy-nominated star, Davido, has shared that his next album is complete and ready to go.  During a live streaming session with Twitch star Kai Cenat who is currently on a tour of Nigeria, Davido shared that he has finished recording his next album and fans can expect 15 tracks with 6 guest appearances. Davido did […]

CAF Champions League Quarter-Finals Journey mapped out

The 2023/2024 CAF Champions League quarter-finals draw was concluded on Tuesday in Cairo, Egypt with interesting outcomes as Tanzania’s Simba SC will be looking to stun record holders, Al Ahly SC of Egypt. The first quarter-final fixture sees Tanzanian giants, Simba FC, going against competition record holders, Al Ahly SC, TP Mazembe will welcome Angola’s […]

Sunday Oliseh declares he will accept Super Eagles job if conditions are right

Sunday Oliseh declares he will accept Super Eagles job if conditions are right

Former Nigerian international, Sunday Oliseh has expressed his readiness to coach the Super Eagles if the right conditions are in place for him. Recall that Oliseh managed the senior national team from July 2015 to February 2016 before leaving the job after he had a turbulent relationship with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and some […]

Kenya to pause police deployment to Haiti, as Haiti’s Prime Minister Resigns

Haiti's Prime Minister Ariel Henry has agreed to resign following weeks of mounting pressure and increasing violence in the impoverished country

Haiti’s Prime Minister Ariel Henry has agreed to resign following weeks of mounting pressure and increasing violence in the impoverished country. It comes after regional leaders met in Jamaica on Monday to discuss a political transition in Haiti. Mr. Henry is currently stranded in Puerto Rico after being prevented by “armed gangs” from returning home. […]