West Africa

Nigeria: NPFL Round-Up – Remo Stars Score Two Late Goals, Lobi Stars Shock Kwara United in Ilorin

[ad_1] Two late goals from substitute Okon Aniekeme ensured 10-man Remo Stars once again dominated the South-west derby During Matchday 17 of the Nigeria Premier Football League this weekend, there was a single away victory and a draw. The 10 games witnessed eight home wins, one away win, and a draw, with 23 goals scored. Remo Stars dominate derby 10-man Remo Stars once again dominated the South-west derby, following two late goals from substitute Okon Aniekeme The game The first […]

January 8, 2024 2

Africa

Africa: Rampant Cote d’Ivoire Crush Sierra Leone in TotalEnergies CAF Afcon Warm-Up

[ad_1] Cote d'Ivoire fired a warning to their TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations rivals by thrashing Sierra Leone 5-1 in Saturday's friendly ahead of hosting the continental showpiece. The Elephants put on an attacking masterclass to sweep aside the Leone Stars in San Pedro, a week before the tournament kicks off. Defender Ousmane Diomandé opened the scoring on 17 minutes, superbly teed up by Jeremie Boga from a free-kick. Franck Kessie then lit up the Stade Laurent Pokou by […]

January 8, 2024 3

Africa

Africa: Algeria, Mali Secure Big Pre-TotalEnergies CAF Afcon Friendly Victories

[ad_1] Some of the 24 teams scheduled to play at the upcoming TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations, Côte d'Ivoire were engaged in friendly matches over the weekend to fine tune their preparations for the competition that kicks off next week. Algeria and Mali secured big wins to boost their confidence ahead of the tournament that is set to kick off on January 13 in Abidjan. Each side carefully selected their friendly opponents to fine-tune their preparations, making the most […]

January 8, 2024 3

News

Africa: Morocco Becomes First Side to Arrive in Cote d’Ivoire for TotalEnergies CAF Afcon

[ad_1] Morocco became the first side, outside the host nation, to arrive in Cote d'Ivoire for the 34th edition of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations when the Atlas Lions landed in Abidjan on Sunday. The FIFA World Cup semi-finalists landed at Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport in the afternoon amid local traditional drumming and dancing to welcome the side to the host country of the continental showpiece event. The plane carrying coach Walid Regragui's side landed in Abidjan at […]

January 8, 2024 3

Entertainment

Nigeria: Davido, Tiwa Savage Unfollow Each Other On Instagram

[ad_1] Nigerian music stars Davido Adeleke, popularly known as Davido and Tiwa Savage, have unfolllowed each other on Instagram,sparking a flurry of gossip about the reasons behind this unexpected move. Once basking in the spotlight of a one-of-a-kind celebrity relationship, Davido and Tiwa Savage were the darlings of fans, supporters, and netizens alike. However, recent events suggest that their friendship has taken an unexpected turn. The action was first noticed by blogger Tosin Silverdam on social media. A search by […]

January 8, 2024 2

News

Nigeria: Tinubu Clears N12bn Backlog of Debts Owed Super Eagles, Others

[ad_1] About a week to the kick-off of the 2023 edition of Africa Nations Cup (AFCON) tournament in Côte d'Ivoire, and in an effort to ensure that Nigeria's football and other sporting activities are revived and developed, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has released the sum of N12 billion to the Ministry of Sports Development. The said amount would assist those in charge of the management of sports to clear backlog of arrears of salaries and other outstanding debts owed coaches […]

January 8, 2024 3

Entertainment

Nigeria: BBC Documentary Reveals Alleged Atrocities, Cover-Ups By Late TB Joshua, SCOAN

[ad_1] The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is poised to release a three-part investigative documentary outlining the alleged atrocities and sexual crimes committed by the late Pastor Temitope Balogun Joshua, widely known as TB Joshua. Joshua passed away on June 5, 2021. As part of the investigation, the BBC interviewed at least 30 former members and workers of the Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN). The first segment of the documentary is slated for release on January 8. The three-part documentary […]

January 8, 2024 1

Entertainment

Nigeria: Tinubu, Buhari, Other Dignitaries Expected at Adesina Book Launch

[ad_1] The book, published by Safari Books, is a memoir by Femi Adesina about his eight years in office as adviser to Mr Buhari. A book by Femi Adesina, former special adviser to President Muhammadu Buhari on media and publicity, entitled, Working with Buhari, will be presented on Tuesday, January 16 in Abuja, with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu expected as special guest of honour. The event, which would be holding at the Transcorp Hilton, could be the first time former […]

January 7, 2024 2

Entertainment

Nigeria: Cuppy’s Hit Single ‘Jollof on the Jet’ Re-Emerges as a Tiktok Sensation

[ad_1] Cuppy is in the news again! Her 2020 hit single "Jollof on the Jet" which serves as one of the breakout tracks from her Original Copy album has re-emerged as a TikTok trending sensation. The smash hit which featured top Afrobeats act, Rema & East African superstar, Rayvanny has become a culture moment for many Africans at home and abroad. When "Jollof on the Jet" initially premiered in 2020, fans started a challenge where they began eating Jollof Rice […]

January 7, 2024 2