Japan announces strategic partnership to allow Nigerian citizens to live and work in this city in new immigration policy

Nigerians to live and work in Kisarazu City in Chiba

Japan announces strategic partnership to allow Nigerian citizens to live and work in this city in new immigration policy

By Emmanuel Akyereko (Managing Editor) The Government of Japan has named Kisarazu City as the hometown for all Nigerian nationals who are willing to relocate and work in Japan. This latest move forms part of the East Asian country’s new strategy to deepen cultural diplomacy, promote economic growth with these African countries while enhancing the workforce and productivity of Japan. Japan has been experiencing a decline in birth rate and […]

August 24, 2025

Africa

2025 WAFON: Nigeria wins 10th title after comeback triumph over hosts Morocco

Nigeria's Super Falcons have been crowned champions of the 2025 CAF Women's African Cup of Nations after staging a commanding comeback to defeat host nation Morocco 3-2 in the final at the Stade Olympique de Rabat in Rabat on Saturday. The Falcons, who had won 9 of the previous editions of the competition, were trailing 2-0 at halftime after Ghizlane Chebbak and Sanaa Mssoudy scored to hand the North Africans […]

July 26, 2025

Africa

Nigeria edges South Africa to reach 2025 Women’s African Cup of Nations final

By Emmanuel Akyereko (Managing Editor) Nigeria's Super Falcons have secured their place in the 2025 CAF Women's African Cup of Nations after defeating defending champions South Africa 2-1 on Tuesday evening in Morocco. A strike in either halve from Rasheedat Ajibade and Michelle Alozie saw Nigeria avenge their 2022 loss to the Bayana Bayana at the Stade Larbi Zaouli in Casablanca. The Nigerians are aiming to win their 10th title […]

July 22, 2025

Africa

African soccer player banned for betting in Italy

By Emmanuel Akyereko (Managing Editor) The Federal Tribunal of the (FIGC) Federazione Italiana Giuoco Calcio has handed a two-month football ban to Nigerian soccer goalkeeper Maduka Okoye after being found guilty of betting. The 25-year-old was at risk of a four-year ban if the more serious charge of sporting fraud had been confirmed with a guilty verdict. Instead, the FIGC Federal Tribunal cleared him of those charges however, imposed a 2-month […]

July 22, 2025

Africa

GALLERY: Check out all the EXCLUSIVE photos as Muhammadu Buhari is laid to rest in Daura, Nigeria

July 15, 2025

Africa

VIDEO: Watch former Nigeria President Buhari laid to rest in Daura

By Emmanuel Akyereko (Managing Editor) Former Nigeria President Muhammadu Buhari has been laid to rest in his family compound in the northwestern town of Daura. He was laid to rest on Tuesday, three days after dying in the English capital of London, after suffering from blood cancer (leukemia). He led the West African nation both as a military leader and later returned as a democratic leader. During his first spell […]

July 15, 2025

Africa

These are the top 11 FACTS you didn’t know about the late former Nigeria leader Buhari

By Emmanuel Akyereko (Managing Editor) Two-time Nigerian leader Muhammadu Buhari has died in London at the age of 82. Buhari had travelled to the United Kingdom for medical treatment but passed away on Sunday afternoon. According to sources in London, the ex-Military man died of blood cancer which in medical terms is known as leukemia. These are the top 10 things you didn't know about the former Nigerian President. Buhari […]

July 14, 2025

Africa

This is what killed former Nigeria President Buhari in London

By Emmanuel Akyereko (Managing Editor) Two-time Nigerian leader Muhammadu Buhari has died in London at the age of 82. Buhari had travelled to the United Kingdom for medical treatment but passed away on Sunday afternoon. According to sources in London, the ex-Military man died of blood cancer which in medical terms is known as leukemia. He led the West African nation both as a military leader and later returned as […]

July 13, 2025

Africa

BREAKING: Former Nigeria President Buhari dies at 82

By Emmanuel Akyereko (Managing Editor) Former Nigeria President Muhammadu Buhari has died in London, according to widespread international reports. Buhari, 82, had travelled to the United Kingdom for medical treatment but passed away on Sunday afternoon at the age of 82. According to sources in London, the ex-Military man died of blood cancer which in medical terms is known as leukemia. He led the West African nation both as a […]

July 13, 2025

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