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Nigeria: Basketball – Hoopers Begin Title Defence With Rout of Delta Force

[ad_1] Just as Coach Ogor Odaudu promised, the Kingsmen delivered a 38-point win over their first opponents on Sunday. Rivers Hoopers began their title defence effortlessly on Sunday afternoon with a victory over Delta Force in Benin. Just as Coach Ogor Odaudu has promised, the Kingsmen delivered a 38-point win over their southern opponent 87-39 to record an impressive first game in the NBBF league. Hoopers started strong with a 27-9 lead at the end of the first quarter and […]

todayOctober 28, 2024

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Nigeria/South Africa: Siasia Confirms Talks With South African Clubs

[ad_1] Former Super Eagles head coach, Samson Siasia has revealed he is in talks with clubs in South Africa. Siasia recently served out a five-year ban imposed by FIFA for breach of ethics. The former international is looking to get his coaching career back on track following the lengthy absence. The 57-year-old was recently linked with Nigeria National League (NNL), Mighty Jets. He however disclosed a move to the South African League is on the card. "We're talking with clubs […]

todayOctober 28, 2024

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Rwanda: Libya’s Forfeit Against Nigeria – What Does It Mean for Amavubi?

[ad_1] The Confederation of African Football on Saturday, October 26, declared Libya losers of their 2025 AFCON qualifier against Nigeria on forfeit grounds. The forfeit is one of the sanctions that the Libyans were slapped after CAF disciplinary board found them guilty of mistreating the Super Eagles upon arrival at Al Abraq Airport where they were kept stranded for more than 12 hours. Captain William Troost-Ekong and the rest of the Super Eagles returned home without playing the match which […]

todayOctober 28, 2024

Entertainment

Nigeria: How I Met, Collaborated With Damian Marley On ‘Heavier Yet’ Album – Seun Kuti

[ad_1] "The Kutis and Marleys have never made music. How weird is that? Our fathers both stood for the same thing with their music; they sang to and for the restoration of our people's dignity..." Singer Seun Kuti has revealed how his collaboration with Jamaican deejay and singer Damian Marley on his latest album, 'Heavier Yet (Lays The Crownless Head)', came about. The album, released on 4 October, featured Damian, the son of the late Jamaican music icon, songwriter, and […]

todayOctober 28, 2024

Africa

Africa: Kamala Harris Should Pursue Africa Priorities if She Becomes President

[ad_1] Washington, DC — The White House announcement on October 16 that President Biden's postponed trip to Angola has been rescheduled for December, fulfilling a promise that he would visit Africa before leaving office, is welcome. A victory by Vice President Harris in November could expand on the Biden administration's Africa engagements and take U.S.-Africa relations to a higher level. While Africa remains a relatively low priority for Washington, the Biden Administration acknowledged Africa's growing importance and the need for African leaders […]

todayOctober 25, 2024

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Nigeria/Libya: CAF Set for Verdict On Botched Libya-Nigeria Afcon Qualifier

[ad_1] Sources close to Libya Al-Ahrar Channel indicate that the Libyan Football Federation will appeal the decision if it is unfavorable The Confederation of African Football (CAF) is set to deliver its verdict on the contentious Libya-Nigeria Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match. The botched game was scheduled to have taken place on Tuesday 15 October. According to Libya's Al-Ahrar Channel, the CAF's decision is expected to be announced on Thursday or Friday. Remote hearing The news outlet confirmed CAF […]

todayOctober 25, 2024

Entertainment

Nigeria: Music Video Production, Promotion Now Cost N100 Million, Timaya Laments

[ad_1] "When you call these young Nigerian artistes, they tell you ₦50 million, ₦30 million, because they're spending a lot of money and need to make it back." Nigerian singer and songwriter Inetimi Odom, popularly known as Timaya, has expressed concern over the soaring costs of music video production and promotion, which, according to him, now exceed ₦100 million. The 'Dem Mama' hitmaker voiced his frustrations during an interview with Channels Television, where he discussed the escalating financial demands in […]

todayOctober 25, 2024

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Nigeria: Super Eagles Trio Nominated for Prestigious CAF Awards 2024

[ad_1] In a remarkable display of team excellence, the Super Eagles have also been nominated for the Team of the Year category, The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has unveiled the highly anticipated nomination shortlist for the 2024 CAF Awards, with three Super Eagles players proudly flying the Nigerian flag. Ademola Lookman and William Troost-Ekong have been recognised for their exceptional skills, earning nominations for the coveted Africa Player of the Year award. Meanwhile, Stanley Nwabali's impressive goalkeeping skills have […]

todayOctober 25, 2024

Entertainment

Nigeria: Seun Kuti Gets Heavier Yet

[ad_1] Seun Kuti, youngest son of the Afrobeat legend and founder, is just out with his seventh studio album, Heavier Yet (Lays The Crownless Head). It's a strong set of tracks, featuring an updated lineup of the Egypt 80 band, and the requisite deep grooves and trenchant political messages. The album includes Seun's collaboration with Damien Marley, "Dey," and a percussion-driven collaboration with Zambian rapper Sampa the Great. It's fair to say that the album extends the Afrobeat stylistic range, […]

todayOctober 25, 2024

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