Nigerian Singer Shot Dead in America

[ad_1] The late singer's dad is a former Nigerian lawmaker. An American-based Nigerian singer, Osazuwa Agbonayinma, known as Zuwa, has been shot dead in the United States of America. His father and former Nigerian lawmaker, Ehiozuwa Agbonayinma, broke the news on Channels Television on Tuesday. He said his son was shot in the back of the head on Sunday. The circumstances surrounding the death of the 35-year-old late singer, known for his eclectic blend of Afrobeat, soul, and R&B sound, […]

January 11, 2024 2

Africa

Africa: Vaccinating Africa – Expanding Vaccine Manufacturing for Health Security

[ad_1] It is time for Africa to focus on producing vaccines for its population. In February 2021, UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres highlighted vaccine equity as "the biggest moral test before the global community." This statement was evident during the COVID-19 pandemic which exposed the vulnerability of Africa's health systems and amplified the urgency for the continent to become self-reliant in addressing public health challenges. The pandemic served as a reminder of the critical importance of equitable access to medical countermeasures, […]

January 11, 2024 2

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Namibia/Ghana: Brave Warriors’ Salaries Agreed On Before Team Left for Ghana – Markus

[ad_1] The Brave Warriors will compete in the upcoming TotalEnergies Afcon Ivory Coast 2023 showdown with no salary concerns as they aim to progress beyond the group stages. Speaking to Desert Radio this week, Namibia Football Association (NFA) vice president Murs Markus said the logistics around players' salaries have been dealt with, and an agreement was reached before the Brave Warriors boarded the plane to Ghana for their final training camp. "We have sorted out the issue of players' salaries, […]

January 11, 2024 2

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Africa: CAF Launches Another Ticket Sales Phase for TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations Cote d’Ivoire 2023

[ad_1] As the kick-off of Africa's biggest event approaches this weekend, CAF has today launched the final phase of ticket sales for the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations Cote d'Ivoire 2023. For the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations Cote d'Ivoire 2023, CAF introduced online ticket sales for football fans making access to tickets easier. Online tickets can be purchased on: http://tickets.cafonline.com/AFCON This follows the successes of the historic online ticket sales last November and over-the-counter sales few weeks ago across […]

January 10, 2024 2

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Africa: Five Stars to Watch At Afcon 2024

[ad_1] The 2024 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) in Ivory Coast is set to feature some of the biggest names in world football. Here are five standout players to keep an eye on during the tournament: Mohamed Salah (Egypt) A household name in football, the 31-year-old Liverpool forward is known for his incredible goal-scoring abilities. He is the joint-top scorer in the Premier League this season with 14 goals. Salah has been instrumental in Egypt's success in the past and […]

January 10, 2024 3

Entertainment

Nigeria: Hold Davido Responsible If Anything Happens to Me – Tiwa Savage Writes Police

[ad_1] Popular Nigerian singer and songwriter, Tiwa Savage has filed a petition against Afrobeats star, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, over an alleged threat to her life. In a petition addressed to the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Fayoade Adegoke, Tiwa Savage alleged Davido made a "direct threat to my rights to life, privacy and dignity of my person". She asked the police boss to hold Davido responsible if anything untoward happened to her. The singer explained that the […]

January 10, 2024 2

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Nigeria: ‘Hold Davido Responsible If Anything Happens to Me’, Tiwa Savage Petitions Lagos CP

[ad_1] On 6 January 2024, Davido and Tiwa Savage unfollowed each other on Instagram, which caused a buzz on social media. Tiwa Savage has filed a petition accusing Davido of threatening her life and committing assault, causing grievous bodily harm. In a statement on Tuesday, Tiwa Savage urged the Lagos State Police Commissioner Fayoade Mustapha to hold Davido accountable if any harm befalls her or her family. In the petition, she accused Davido of "threatening to treat her fuckup in […]

January 10, 2024 2

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Rwanda/Senegal: Rayon Acquire Senegalese Goalie Khadime Ndiaye

[ad_1] Senegalese goalkeeper Khadime Ndiaye has agreed to a move to Rayon Sports, a reliable source has told Times Sport. The 27-year-old shot stopper, who has been playing for Senegalese topflight side Guédiawaye FC, will arrive in Kigali on Tuesday, January 9, where he is expected to sign the deal whose details, about the fee and duration, remain confidential. Rayon expect Ndiaye to fill the void left by Adolphe Hakizimana who left the club for AS Kigali on December 31 […]

January 9, 2024 2

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Africa: Know the Nicknames of Group A Teams At the TotalEnergies Afcon 2023

[ad_1] Names define us. They represent us and primarily tell the world who we are, what we stand for, and what we are about. In Africa, our names carry a lot of meaning. As we approach the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations, Côte d'Ivoire 2023, it is imperative that CafOnline.com takes a close look at the nicknames of all the 24 teams that will be taking part in this year's edition. These names speak to the spirit of the […]

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