AFCON 2023: Kefas lauds Super Eagles over victory against South Africa

Gov. Agbu Kefas of Taraba State on Thursday commended the Super Eagles for their exhilarating performance at the ongoing African Cup of Nations (AFCON), and making it to the finals. This is contained in a Statement by Mr Emmanuel Bello,…

We are confident in your lifting AFCON title – FG to Super Eagles

The Federal Government has expressed the confidence in the ability of the Super Eagles to emerge victorious and bring home the 2023 African Nations Cup trophy. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, stated this while commending…

Super Eagles edge South Africa in dramatic AFCON semi-final penalty shootout

The Super Eagles of Nigeria are through to the final of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) for the first time since winning the competition back in 2013 after battling through a pulsating penalty shootout in a thrilling semi-final encounter…

A legacy in speeches: Remembering Nelson Mandela 10 years after his death

Former South African President Nelson Mandela actively protested apartheid for most of his life, and he is known for being one of the world’s most famous political prisoners. His anti-apartheid activism never faltered: He delivered speeches, wrote letters while imprisoned…

Nigeria rises to 4th place in country rankings — Report 

Stanbic IBTC Holdings has shared some of its latest findings from the Africa Trade Barometer 2023 Issue three report. The report, which assesses key economic indicators in Africa highlights several noteworthy developments across African countries. According to a statement by…

Nigeria, South Africa could face Morocco in AFCON group

Nigeria, South Africa and Morocco could be placed in the same group when the Africa Cup of Nations draw is made in the Ivory Coast on Thursday. The six top seeds include Morocco, who created history at the 2022 World…

Children ‘die holding each other’ after mums leave them home alone to go for drinks

Five young children ‘died holding each other’ when a fire engulfed their home after they were left there alone, it has been claimed. The kids, aged between one and eight, were siblings and cousins whose mums had gone out drinking…

Sweden squeeze past South Africa in World Cup opener

Amanda Ilestedt 90th minute winner gave Sweden a 2-1 win over South Africa in their Women’s World Cup Group G match on Sunday. Fridolina Rolfo had cancelled out Hildah Magaia’s opener. From Sweden’s 11th corner of a game played out…

Johannesburg explosion: South Africa concern over 2nd possible gas explosion

South African authorities are concerned there could be a second explosion in Johannesburg’s business district, after one person died and 48 were injured in a large blast on Wednesday. Videos show a main road split wide open from the force…

Putin will not attend Brics summit – South African presidency

Russia’s president will not attend a summit in South Africa next month, according to the country’s presidency. The announcement comes after South Africa’s leader said any attempt to arrest Vladimir Putin would be a declaration of war against Russia. If…

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