I’ve told Buhari I’ll contest for presidency in 2023, says Tinubu (Tribune) Former Lagos State governor, Senator Bola Tinubu, has informed President Muhammadu Buhari of his intention to vie for the presidential ticket of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The…
US Secretary of State Blinken to visit Nigeria, Kenya, Senegal next week
The United States Secretary of State, Antony Blinken will visit Kenya, Nigeria and Senegal from November 15-20, underscoring the depth and breadth of the US relationships with her African partners. During the visit, the Secretary will advance US-Africa collaboration on…
Senegalese FA protests French travel ban for players
Senegal’s football federation has called on its French-based players to be released for upcoming Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, calling the league’s ban on internationals travelling outside the European Union “discriminatory”. The French football league (LFP) announced this week that…
Autopsy ordered for former Nigeria U20 goalkeeper
An autopsy has been ordered following the death of former Nigeria goalkeeper John Felagha in Senegal at the age of 26. Felagha, a goalkeeper-coach at the Doha-owned football academy, died on 31 August. But there is currently no explanation for…
Osimhen won’t have racism problem in Naples – Koulibaly
Senegal defender, Kalidou Koulibaly, says joining Napoli would be a good choice for Nigeria international, Victor Osimhen. The highly sought after defensive stalwart said the Lille striker had reached out to him over a possible move to the Italian side.…
Nigerian fans troop out to watch Algeria clinch first AFCON trophy in over 20 years
Algeria has emerged the African champions for the first time since 1990 as the Desert Foxes clinched the historic win over Senegal on Friday night in Egypt. Despite the Super Eagles exiting the tournament at the hands of the eventual…
Eagles, Senegal friendly to hold behind closed doors (Punch)
Nigeria’s international friendly game against Senegal billed for the Ismailia Stadium on Sunday will be played behind closed doors. This is because both coaches of Nigeria and Senegal have unanimously agreed on this as they hope to use the practice…
Eagles to play Zimbabwe, Senegal in pre-Egypt 2019 AFCON friendlies (Guardian)
As part of efforts to get the Super Eagles in top shape for the Egypt 2019 African Nations Cup, which holds in June, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has lined up two quality international friendlies for the team. The matches…
125 Years: FirstBank marches on, brings the world to a standstill
Nigeria’s Premier financial institution and iconic banking Brand, First Bank of Nigeria Limited had the world stand still on Friday, March 1, 2019, as it held its symbolic flag hoisting ceremony across Nigeria and other countries where it does business.…
Senegal election: President Macky Sall ‘heading for victory’ (BBC)
Senegalese President Macky Sall is headed towards a second term in office, his prime minister has alleged. Mohammed Dionne said preliminary results suggested Mr Sall had secured about 57% of the vote in Sunday’s elections, but an official result will…
