Nigeria’s accomplished female striker, Asisat Oshoala, has clinched the 2023 CAF Women’s Player of the Year, setting a new record with her fifth win. The 27-year-old striker, instrumental in Barcelona Femeni’s triumph in the UEFA Women’s Champions League last season, surpassed competitors Thembi Klagtlana of South Africa and Barbara Banda of Zambia to secure the…
Super Eagles goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie has been honored as Africa’s best at the CAF Awards. The Paris FC standout triumphed over her counterparts, Moroccan goalkeeper Khadija El-Rmichi and South Africa’s Andile Olaminii, securing the award on Monday, December 11. Nnadozie showcased her exceptional skills during the Women’s World Cup match against Canada, making three crucial…
The Women’s Team of the Year at the CAF 2023 Awards has been secured by the Super Falcons of Nigeria, recognizing their remarkable performance at the World Cup earlier in the year. Nigeria’s Super Falcons were one of the three African nations that achieved a historic feat by reaching the FIFA Women’s World Cup Round…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is urging the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to promptly initiate the process of organizing new elections for the 27 State Constituencies in Rivers State. These constituencies have become vacant due to the defection of the 27 former State lawmakers in the Rivers State House of Assembly to the All…
President Bola Tinubu, in Maiduguri, Borno State, on Monday, expressed his condolences once again to the families of Nigerians who lost their lives in the recent and sad bombing mishap in Tudun Biri, Kaduna State, saying that most of the victims tragically lost their lives while reciting the Shadada as they observed maulud, a central…
Elon Musk has reinstated the social media account (referred to as X) of conspiracy theorist Alex Jones, citing a poll on the platform, formerly known as Twitter, which favored the controversial Infowars host. The decision follows a recent trend of advertisers leaving X due to concerns about hate speech appearing alongside their advertisements. Jones, known…
Nigerian artist BNXN has issued a warning to unveil clubs and lounges involved in selling counterfeit drinks to patrons. Through a post on his social media handle, BNXN emphasized the detrimental impact of fake drinks on consumers’ health. He urged club owners to ensure customers receive the authentic products they have paid for.
Prophet Christopher Phiri from the Supernatural Embassy Ministry has been brought before a court in Mangochi, Malawi, following his recent arrest on charges of sexually abusing his 16-year-old daughter. The arrest took place last week in the district, with Phiri facing defilement charges. Incriminating videos and images related to the alleged sexual abuse surfaced on…
Chairman of ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government, President Bola Tinubu, on Sunday, implored West African leaders to prioritize good governance and collective prosperity as an essential tool to prevent authoritarian takeovers of power and unconstitutional changes of government in the region. Addressing the high-powered regional gathering at the 64th ordinary session of…
ECOWAS leaders have resolved to urgently review efforts to activate a standby force for counterterrorism operations in areas infested by terrorist groups. A communiqué read by Dr. Omar Touray, President of ECOWAS Commission, at the end of the 64th ordinary session of the Authority of Heads of State and Government of ECOWAS, on Sunday in…
