Month: August 2024

[ad_1] Torrential rains and floods have killed nearly 200 people in Nigeria. The floods have also displaced at least 41,344 people across 11 communities, especially in Northern Nigeria. Officials in flood-prone Adamawa State are worried by the downpours that have caused the latest flooding, as the rainy season is yet to peak. The rains caused rivers such as the Benue to overflow, leading to widespread inundation of communities, farmlands, and […]

[ad_1] AFPElsa Majimbo became widely known during the covid pandemic for her social media videos"Sending money back home or to your extended family is such a common African practice that I absolutely hate," said Kenyan influencer Elsa Majimbo earlier this month in a now-deleted TikTok rant that sparked a furious debate on social media.The 23-year-old, who shot to fame during the covid pandemic with her comedic videos, touched a nerve […]

[ad_1] The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has blamed "tax details" for scuppering its plan to install Bruno Labbadia as the Super Eagles' new head coach, despite announcing the German's appointment on Tuesday.The former Stuttgart, Wolfsburg and Bayer Leverkusen boss became a surprise pick after the NFF failed in its bid to land either of the other leading candidates, former Sweden coach Janne Anderson or two-time Africa Cup of Nations winner […]

[ad_1] Saintfiet's love of African football dates back to 1982 when he was just nine years old.His first football memory came in the form of Algeria and Cameroon players in a World Cup sticker book, attracted by the names and kit designs, while as he grew older he slaked his thirst for knowledge with copies of the hard-to-find Afrique Football magazine.Decades on, he still keeps them all."I treasure them," he […]