South Africans vote in most competitive election since end of apartheid
South Africans have started voting in a competitive election that could mark a big political shift if the governing African National Congress party loses its majority as opinion polls suggest. Voters are electing nine provincial legislatures and a new national parliament, which will then choose the country’s next president. If the ANC gets less than […]
Osimhen Out Of South Africa, Benin Republic World Cup Qualifiers
Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen will miss Nigeria’s upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Bafana Bafana of South Africa and Squirrels of Benin Republic, due to injury. Head coach Finidi George has already extended invitation to Enugu Rangers left back defender Kenneth Igboke as his replacement, thus increasing the number of home-based players in […]
Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti Biopic Grosses ₦71 Million in Opening Week
The highly anticipated Nollywood biopic “Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti,” directed and produced by Bolanle Austen-Peters, has made a remarkable impact at the box office, grossing ₦71 million in its opening week. This impressive figure was announced by FilmOne, a prominent Nigerian distribution and production company, on their Instagram page. FilmOne shared the exciting news with a post […]
Burkina Faso beat Cote D’Ivoire in WAFU B U17 final, as Nigeria qualify for U17 AFCON
Nigerian Golden Eaglets earned a qualification spot for the 2025 Africa U17 Cup of Nations tourney after defeating Ghana’s Starlets by 3-2 in a hard-fought third place game yesterday, at the WAFU B U17 Championship. With Cote d’Ivoire as hosts and guaranteed a slot at the Africa U17 Cup of Nations, Burkina Faso (no matter […]
South Africans gears up for general elections today
South Africans will head to the polls today for a landmark general election. Polls open at 7 a.m., and according to the Independent Electoral Commission, more than 27 million voters total are registered in the country of 60 million people. Ruling party, the African National Congress, is for the first time facing the possibility of losing power, […]
Johnny Wactor Shot Dead By Catalytic Converter Thief
American actor, Johnny Wactor, has been shot dead in Los Angeles, by a thief who was trying to steal a part from his car. The 37-year-old suffered fatal injuries after interrupting three men who were attempting to remove the catalytic converter from his parked vehicle, at the corner of West Pico Boulevard and South Hope […]
Rivers Hoopers Make History, Advance to Basketball Africa League Semifinals
Rivers Hoopers have made history by becoming the first Nigerian basketball team to advance to the semifinal stage of the Basketball Africa League (BAL). The Hoopers secured this milestone achievement by defeating US Monastir in a thrilling quarterfinals knockout game, with a final score of 92-88. The Hoopers, who are the reigning champions of the […]
South African border authority on high alert as country prepares for elections
The South African Border Management Authority (BMA) is on high alert as the country prepares to hold the general elections on Wednesday, May 29. The management authority in a statement, also said it arrested 28 Bangladesh nationals on Saturday evening at OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg who had landed from Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, with no […]
Nicki Minaj fans hit out at last-minute gig cancellation after Amsterdam arrest
Nicki Minaj fans were left angry after the American rapper’s gig at Manchester’s Co-op Live arena was called off at the last minute, following her arrest at Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport. Dutch authorities said Minaj was arrested on suspicion of exporting soft drugs before being fined 350 euros (ÂŁ300; $380) and allowed to continue her journey. […]
Ghana coach, Kingston resigns ahead Golden Eaglets tie
Black Starlets of Ghana head coach, Laryea Kingston has announced his resignation following his team’s defeat to Burkina Faso. The hosts fell to a 2-1 defeat against the Burkinabes in their semi-final tie at the WAFU B U-17 Championship on Saturday night, while Holders Nigeria lost 1-0 to Cote d’Ivoire in the second semi-final also […]
