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Team Nigeria Ambassadors Announced for 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games
12+ hour, 2+ min ago (161+ words) Wednesday, 1 April 2026 18:25 By Onuora Aninwobodo X @onnysilver The National Sports Commission (NSC) has unveiled Team Nigeria's Ambassadors ahead of the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, set for July 23 to August 2. The roster includes experienced sports administrators Mallam Saleh Ahmadu, Dr. Amos…...
Ohanaeze Urges South Africa to Act, Clarifies Role in Igbo Kingship Dispute
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (268+ words) Tuesday, 31 March 2026 16:01 By Chimamkpam Umeh-Saboyo X @chimamkpam_ The apex Igbo socio-cultural group, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, has urged the South African government to properly investigate recent tensions linked to a reported Igbo "kingship" in East London and take steps to prevent further…...
CAF Names Samson Adamu Acting Secretary-General
3+ day, 14+ hour ago (142+ words) Sunday, 29 March 2026 15:40 Nigeria's Samson Adamu has been appointed Acting Secretary-General of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), becoming the first Nigerian to hold the position since the organisation was founded more than 70 years ago. According to a statement issued by…...
Rhodes-Vivour Criticises Tinubu’s Foreign Trips, Calls Timing “Unprecedented”
2+ week, 1+ day ago (242+ words) Tuesday, 17 March 2026 12:55 By Chimamkpam Umeh-Saboyo X @chimamkpam_ A Labour Party chieftain, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, has criticised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over his recent foreign trips, describing them as excessive at a time of national hardship. Rhodes-Vivour said the number of trips taken…...
Former Super Eagles Star Henry Nwosu Dies at 62
2+ week, 4+ day ago (286+ words) Saturday, 14 March 2026 15:35 By Chimamkpam Umeh-Saboyo X @chimamkpam_ A member of the 1980 Africa Cup of Nations winning squad of the Super Eagles of Nigeria, Henry Nwosu, has lost his life atb62 years old. Tributes have poured in following the confirmation of the death…...
China Expands Zero Tariff Policy To Nearly All African Nations
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (134+ words) Sunday, 15 February 2026 11:29 By Mercy Edewede X @MercyEdewede President Xi Jinping says China will remove tariffs on imports from almost all African countries starting May 1, according to state media. Beijing already offers zero tariffs to 33 African nations. Under the expanded plan,…...
Tropical Cyclone Gezani Hits Madagascar, Kills at Least Nine, Causes Widespread Damage
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (304+ words) Wednesday, 11 February 2026 12:37 By Chimamkpam Umeh-Saboyo X @chimamkpam_ Tropical Cyclone Gezani slammed into Madagascar's east coast on Tuesday, killing at least nine people and injuring 19 others as it destroyed homes and knocked out power across the Indian Ocean island nation, authorities said....
Nigerian Govt Orders DISCOs to Install Electricity Meters Free
2+ mon, 2+ day ago (137+ words) Friday, 30 January 2026 13:55 By Mercy Edewede X @MercyEdewede The Federal Government has directed electricity distribution companies and meter installers to provide and install electricity meters for consumers at no cost. Minister of Power Adebayo Adelabu said the meters were procured under…...
Security Enforces Soludo’s One Week Closure of Onitsha Main Market
2+ mon, 5+ day ago (252+ words) Wednesday, 28 January 2026 06:44 By Mercy Edewede X @MercyEdewede Security operatives on Tuesday moved into the Onitsha Main Market to enforce a one week closure ordered by Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo. The action triggered protests from traders and condemnation from the…...
Uganda Extends Social Media Ban Following Election
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (206+ words) Sunday, 18 January 2026 15:21 Uganda's government says it will continue a ban on access to social media platforms even as broader internet connectivity returns to much of the country following the presidential election. Authorities lifted a nationwide internet blackout that began ahead…...