Nigeria: Undiluted Joy As Super Eagles Soar Into Afcon Semi-Finals

[ad_1] After a lackluster start at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cote d'Ivoire, the Super Eagles are now on course for a fourth continental title after they squeezed past stubborn Palancas Negras of Angola 1-0 yesterday at the Felix Houphouet-Boigny Stadium in Abidjan to pick one of the available semi-final tickets. Once again, Ademola Lookman who plays for Atlanta in the Italian serie A was the hero for Nigeria as he scored the only goal of the […]

February 3, 2024 3

Africa

Africa: More Shocks Could Be On the Cards in Quarterfinals

[ad_1] Many fancied contenders have tumbled out of the Africa Cup of Nations early and there is every chance of further upsets in the weekend's quarterfinals, where hosts Ivory Coast will hope to continue their unlikely redemption. Several past winners remain in contention, but the field has been decimated by a steady procession of heavyweight sides exiting the tournament in a series of shocks that have made the event a riveting spectacle. The Ivorians suffered the heaviest defeat ever inflicted […]

February 3, 2024 1

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Africa: ‘We Believe,’ Say Giant-Killers Cape Verde, As Afcon Quarterfinal Clash With Bafana Looms

[ad_1] Cape Verde's Blue Sharks have never reached the semifinals of Afcon, while Bafana Bafana haven't reached the mark since 2000. South Africa take on Cape Verde on Saturday evening in the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) quarterfinals, with the winner playing Nigeria or Angola in the semifinals next week. For Cape Verde, a small island nation off the west coast of Africa with a population of about 600,000, reaching the quarterfinal stage is already an incredible achievement. The accomplishment […]

February 2, 2024 3

Entertainment

Gambia: Janjanbureh Celebrates 7th Kankurang Festival in Grand Style

[ad_1] The 7th Edition of the Janjanbureh Kankurang Festival which was celebrated from the 26th to 28th of January 2024 has been described as one of its kind in the historic Island of Janjanbureh also known as McCarthy Island and Georgetown. The three-day festival that brought together thousands of visitors, tourists, and lovers of culture allowed everyone to mingle, and enjoy themselves while it also created chances of business opportunities for investors especially those who want to invest in the […]

February 1, 2024 4

Entertainment

Nigeria: Actress Omoni Oboli’s Son Is Engaged

[ad_1] "My heart has been bursting with joy, and I can't keep it to myself." Tobe, the son of Nollywood actress Omoni Oboli, is engaged to his fiancée, Marelle. Ms Oboli announced this on her Instagram page on Wednesday, expressing her overflowing joy. Tobe, the actress's first son, proposed to Marelle on a cold winter night. The 45-year-old actress married Nnamdi Oboli in 2000 at 22, and they have three sons: Gozi, Chizi and Tobe. The actress described Marelle as […]

February 1, 2024 2

Entertainment

Nigeria: Again, YouTube Takes Down TB Joshua’s Official Channel

[ad_1] YouTube has yanked SCOAN's official YouTube channel for the second time in three years. YouTube has taken down Emmanuel TV, the main channel run by the Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN). It is the second time in three years that openDemocracy's reporting has led to YouTube suspending content from Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN). openDemocracy is a UK-based independent media platform and news website. This development comes on the heels of the damning BBC Africa Eye documentary […]

February 1, 2024 3

Africa

Africa: Briefing with USUN Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield on the Power of Democracy and the Future of Peacekeeping in Africa After the AU Financing Security Council Resolution

[ad_1] New York — MODERATOR: Good afternoon and welcome to everyone from the London International Media Hub, teaming up today with our colleagues from the Africa Regional Media Hub. I’d like to welcome our participants who are logging in from across the African continent and globally to thank all of you for joining this discussion. Today, we’re very pleased to be joined by U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield.We’ll begin today’s call with opening remarks from Ambassador […]

February 1, 2024 3

Africa

Africa: Let’s Encourage Free Trade, Movement in Africa!

[ad_1] Transport and logistics infrastructure are an integral component in the implementation of the AfCFTA ideals. It not only provides access to consumer markets, connects raw materials to beneficiary markets, promotes regional integration, but also improves connectivity to the global economy. It is always sad to come to the reality that African nations are still creating barriers, thus shutting their doors to development. Europe and other advanced nations were able to first deal with investment and free trade zones in […]

January 31, 2024 5

News

Nigeria: Enoh Holds Retreat for Sports Ministry Top Management Staff

[ad_1] In its avowed determination to ensure sustainable development of sports in the country, with improved service delivery that will enhance private investment, the Federal Ministry of Sports Development is engaging its top management staff in a 2-day retreat to brainstorm on challenges confronting the sector to address them. Declaring the retreat open in Abuja yesterday, sports development minister, Senator John Owan, Enoh said the two-day management retreat aims at inspiring a collective commitment to align efforts of the ministerial […]

January 31, 2024 6