insert_link Africa Ivory Coast and Nigeria climb in world rankings after Afcon 2023 [ad_1] Ivory Coast have climbed 10 places in the Fifa world rankings after winning the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, while runners-up Nigeria have moved up 14 spots.The Super Eagles are now 28th despite losing the final 2-1 on Sunday, making them the third-ranked side on the continent.Ivory Coast, meanwhile, have moved up to 39th in the world after sealing their third Nations Cup title on home soil.Angola are the […] todayFebruary 15, 2024 1
insert_link Africa South African troops killed in DR Congo attack [ad_1] These are the nation's first fatalities since a recent deployment to support the Congolese army. [ad_2] Source link todayFebruary 15, 2024 1
News Nigerians Condemn Cyber-Bullying of Super Eagles’ Iwobi [ad_1] Nigerians have unanimously condemned ongoing social media attacks targeted at Super Eagles midfielder, Alex Iwobi following Nigeria's recent defeat in the final of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Unfortunately, the Fulham midfielder has come under serious social media attacks by some aggrieved Nigerians who feel he contributed to the loss. However, such unwarranted attacks have been condemned by Nigerians who believe it was collective effort so no player should be singled out for attacks. A BCC Lions […] todayFebruary 15, 2024 3
News Nigeria: Super Eagles Deserve Accolades [ad_1] For those who have been fervently following football, it is apparent that the Super Eagles team which participated in the recently concluded AFCON held in Ivory Coast was one of the best teams in recent times. The team displayed proper coordination, understanding, and teamwork which greatly helped them to reach the final stage of the competition. Despite the highly competitive nature of the tournament, the team fought wholeheartedly for Nigerians with a true spirit of patriotism from the first […] todayFebruary 15, 2024 2
insert_link Japan Hunting in Hokkaido; Taylor Swift comes to Tokyo [ad_1] You probably don’t think of guns when you think of Japan, but Hokkaido’s hunters do. They say newly proposed gun laws may make their lives more dangerous. Later, we discuss something less dangerous: Taylor Swift’s sold-out Tokyo shows. Hosted by Shaun McKenna and produced by Dave Cortez. On this episode: Justin Randall: Articles | Linktree Alyssa I. Smith: Articles Read more/Listen more: Get in touch: Send us feedback at […] todayFebruary 15, 2024 1
News Nigeria: Tricycle Riders Protest in Yobe [ad_1] There was tension in Damaturu, the state capital of Yobe as Keke NAPEP operators embarked on a strike and protested the ongoing mistreatment and excessive fines imposed by the Yobe State Road Traffic Agency (YOROTA) personnel. The operators claimed that their members had been subjected to high levels of harassment by YOROTA personnel, who also charged exorbitant fines for minor traffic offences and ordered fresh registration by every rider. City & Crime gathered that students, commuters and businesses suffered […] todayFebruary 15, 2024 1
News Nigeria: We’re Sorry for the Disappointment, Ahmed Musa Apologises [ad_1] The captain of the Super Eagles, Ahmed Musa, has apologised to all Nigerians for the failure of the three-time African champions to win the 2023 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cote D'Ivoire. Musa made the apology in an exclusive chat with Daily Trust on Tuesday at a Breakfast Reception organized by MTN Nigeria in Abuja. The host nation Cote D'Ivoire fought back to defeat the Super Eagles 2-1 in the final on Sunday February 11 at the Alassane […] todayFebruary 15, 2024 1
News Nigeria: Forex – Lagos Assembly Urges Tinubu to Reduce Foreign Trips, Pilgrimages [ad_1] The Lagos State House of Assembly, yesterday, called on the President Bola Tinubu-led federal government to reduce foreign trips for seminars and conferences by ministries and agencies as well as regulate religious pilgrimages as part of measures to halt the continued downward slide in the value of the naira against the US dollar. While the dollar closed at N1,534.39 at the official market on Monday, according to the FMDQ data, it exchanged on Tuesday at N1,534 at the official […] todayFebruary 15, 2024 4
insert_link Japan Europe’s race against time to rebuild militaries in uncertain world [ad_1] Europe’s in a race against time to arm itself.Senior officials know they shouldn’t be counting on the U.S. for Europe’s defense, but building up their own military capabilities requires a determination they’ve yet to prove. The continent’s efforts leave it at least a decade away from being able to defend itself unaided, according to officials familiar with these preparations.Amid fears that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine may represent just the […] todayFebruary 15, 2024 2
insert_link Japan Shintaro Fujinami signs one-year deal with Mets [ad_1] New York – The New York Mets on Wednesday officially announced the signing of flamethrower Shintaro Fujinami, who joins fellow Japanese right-hander Kodai Senga at Citi Field in the second big-league season for both. The 29-year-old Fujinami was a free agent after his debut year in MLB, which started with the Oakland Athletics before he was traded to the Baltimore Orioles. He went 7-8 with a 7.18 ERA in […] todayFebruary 15, 2024 1