When Michelle Alozie stayed behind after Nigeria’s 1-0 victory over Zambia, it wasn’t because of an injury or media duties. The Super Falcons defender was selected for a routine post-match anti-doping test, a standard procedure for players chosen at random after CAF matches. The test came shortly after Alozie delivered a Player of the Match…
The Oyo State Government is moving to establish a commission of inquiry into the recent wave of kidnappings that shook parts of the state, as the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) warns that security threats across Africa have increased dramatically over the past two years. Governor Seyi Makinde said the planned inquiry will review the…
Nigeria’s U20 Boys, Flying Eagles, began their campaign in this year’s WAFU B U20 Championship with a statement win on Monday, defeating Ghana’s Black Satellites 4-2 in a pulsating six-goal encounter that had fans on the edge of their seats from start to finish. The game exploded into life early. Olayemi Ayinla gave Nigeria the…
The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has raised fresh concerns over the country’s rising production costs, warning that Nigerian factories are paying up to 10 times more for electricity than manufacturers in parts of Asia, making it increasingly difficult for local industries to compete globally. Speaking on the challenges facing the manufacturing sector, industry leaders…
A new wave of U.S. import tariffs officially took effect on Friday, July 24, replacing the temporary 10% global tariff that had been in place since February and marking a significant shift in the Trump administration’s trade policy. The new measures impose tariffs ranging from 10% to 12.5% on imports from 60 trading partners, covering…
Uganda’s first nationwide National Cleaning Day has sparked controversy after a video appeared to show a police officer striking a man during enforcement of the exercise on Saturday morning. The incident, which quickly spread across social media, occurred as authorities rolled out the new monthly sanitation program aimed at improving public health, environmental cleanliness and…
The Court of Arbitration for Sport has scheduled a hearing to decide on who won the 2025 AFCON title. It will take place on October 8 between the Senegalese Football Federation and the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and the Royal Moroccan Football Federation. The appeal seeks to overturn a CAF decision declaring that the…
Anticipation is building across Nigeria as Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) Season 11 prepares to premiere on Sunday, July 26, with organizers promising the biggest edition in the show’s history. The new season will feature a record-breaking ₦160 million grand prize, the highest reward ever offered since the reality show’s return in 2017. MultiChoice Nigeria has…
The World Health Organization (WHO) has confirmed that the Ebola outbreak centred in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), with linked cases in Uganda, has claimed more than 1,000 lives, making it one of the deadliest Ebola epidemics in recent history. The latest figures show 2,536 confirmed cases and over 1,000 deaths, with the…
Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger have officially submitted a joint bid to host the 2032 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), marking a significant step in the Alliance of Sahel States’ (AES) ambition to showcase regional unity through football despite ongoing security challenges. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has confirmed receipt and acceptance of the…
