The National Television Authority has announced that it will broadcast all African Cup of Nations 2023 matches after securing the exclusive broadcasting rights to the highly anticipated competition. The announcement…
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Mel Brooks earns honorary Oscar at 97
A 97-year-old Mel Brooks accepted a lifetime achievement Oscar in Hollywood on Tuesday, more than half a century after he won his only Academy Award with “The Producers.” At a…
Algeria star Mahrez reveals recipe for Cup of Nations success
Algeria captain and former Manchester City star Riyad Mahrez believes he knows the recipe for winning the Africa Cup of Nations — thorough preparations, good luck and experience. “Whichever country…
No Hiding Place For Corrupt Persons – EFCC Chairman
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Tuesday said there is no hiding place for corrupt persons amid the recent arrest suspension and probe of government officials over corruption allegations.
Tottenham snap up Werner on loan from Leipzig
Timo Werner returned to the Premier League on Tuesday after the German international joined Tottenham on loan for the rest of the season from RB Leipzig. The 27-year-old struggled to…
Landmine blasts kill 10 on Borno highway
At least 10 people were killed in explosions targeting motorists on a highway in Nigeria’s northeast Borno state near the border with Cameroon where jihadists are active, anti-jihadist militia and residents…
Women and the Future of Mining in Africa
Women are an essential pillar for the effective implementation of Africa's Mining Vision, in line with the African Union Agenda 2063, which stresses the need to empower women in the mining sector to achieve full gender equality in all areas of life, including employment.
Son of ousted Niger president Bazoum released on bail
Salem Bazoum, the son of Niger president Mohamed Bazoum who was toppled in a coup last year, was provisionally released on Monday, according to a Niamey military tribunal. In a…
South Africa’s ‘genocide’ case v Israel: What next?
South Africa has set up a landmark legal showdown at the International Court of Justice after accusing Israel of “genocidal acts” in its Gaza campaign. The case is one of…
Trump to attend Washington hearing on ‘absolute immunity’ claim
Donald Trump is expected in federal court on Tuesday to argue that as a former US president he should be immune from prosecution on charges he conspired to overturn the…
Driver arrested after crashing into White House gate
US authorities detained a person near the White House on Monday who crashed a vehicle into an exterior gate of the presidential mansion complex, the Secret Service said. President Joe…
Djokovic to Sinner: Five men to watch at the Australian Open
Novak Djokovic is targeting an 11th Australian Open title and in the absence of injured Rafael Nadal several younger players are out to stop him. AFP Sport highlights five men…
Osimhen dreams of AFCON title and end to Nigerian suffering
Newly crowned African Player of the Year Victor Osimhen is a star on a mission. He wants to transform the suffering of Nigerian supporters into joy with an Africa Cup…
Police arrest 30 suspects, 63 vehicles, guns in Anambra
The Police Command in Anambra says it rescued two kidnap victims and arrested no fewer than 30 suspected criminals between Dec. 1, 2023, to date.