News Nigeria: ‘You Made Us Proud’, Mbah Congratulates Impressive Super Eagles [ad_1] Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has commended the Super Eagles of Nigeria for their good showing at the 2023 African Cup of Nations where they lost slimly to the host nation, Cote d'Ivoire, in the final match, saying they made the nation proud nevertheless. "Not many people gave the Super Eagles any chance going into the tournament, but they surged all the way to the final. "The exploits of the Super Eagles underscores what we can achieve […] todayFebruary 13, 2024 2
Africa Africa: Trademark Africa Gets Sh10.1bn to Advance Sustainable Trade, Economic Inclusivity [ad_1] Nairobi — African Aid-for-Trade Organization TradeMark Africa has received Sh10.1 billion ($63 million) from the Dutch government to advance sustainable trade and economic inclusivity in Africa. The firm says that the funds, which will last up to 2030, will drive green, sustainable economic growth, foster innovative trade practices, and promote inclusive trade across the continent. "TradeMark Africa will significantly contribute to a more inclusive and prosperous trade landscape for the African continent, benefiting both African and Dutch businesses," Marchel […] todayFebruary 13, 2024 2
Africa Africa: The Kremlin’s Efforts to Spread Deadly Disinformation in Africa [ad_1] Today, the U.S. Department of State's Global Engagement Center is exposing Russia's intelligence services for providing material support and guidance to "African Initiative," a new information agency focused on Africa-Russia relations that has spread disinformation regarding the United States and European countries. The Kremlin's disinformation campaign in Africa: In addition to its own staff, African Initiative recruits African journalists, bloggers, and members of local publics to support and amplify the organization's work of bolstering Russia's image and denigrating that […] todayFebruary 13, 2024 1
News Africa: Afcon Awards – Troost-Ekong Wins Player of the Tournament [see Full List] [ad_1] Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has been crowned the best player of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) as Confederation of Africa Football (CAF) rolls out awards to deserving players. Troost-Ekong scored three goals in the tournament as he led Nigeria to a second-placed finish at the AFCON. South Africa goalkeeper Ronwen Williams won the award of the Goalkeeper of the tournament after his heroics to power the Bafana Bafana to a third-placed finish. Equatorial Guinea's Emilo Nsue, […] todayFebruary 13, 2024 1
Entertainment Nigeria: A Walk Amongst Writers and Odia, a Living Legend, By Owei Lakemfa [ad_1] I drove to Mamman Vatsa Writers Village, Mpape, Abuja. It is a huge sprawling estate of multiple storey buildings, many under construction. It is easy to get lost in this maze that is the home of the Association of Nigerian Authors, ANA. Somebody from the hilly top pointed at a building in what may well be a valley. Outside the huge theatre, I found nobody. I was confident there were people inside. But it was like a void. Finally, […] todayFebruary 13, 2024 2
News Nigeria: Tinubu Hails Super Eagles [ad_1] --Says team demonstrated great resilience, talent of Nigerian people President Bola Tinubu has saluted the Super Eagles of Nigeria for their tenacious performance in the final of the 2024 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Côte d'Ivoire. President Tinubu commended the team, the coach, the crew, and the entire management team for their hard work, assiduity, and sacrifice to come this far in the tournament, acknowledging the hurdles they consistently surpassed with steadily improving performance as they pulled through […] todayFebruary 13, 2024 2
News Kenya: Shock, Grief and Heartbreak – Kenya and the World Mourns Kiptum [ad_1] Nairobi — Kelvin Kiptum's tragic death Sunday night has taken Kenya the rest of the world into shock, the 24-year old's passing sending a wave of grief across the globe at a life cut short at a tender age, just when his marathon career was beginning to show it's first flowers. Kiptum, 24, and his Rwandese coach Gervais Hakizimana were in a fatal accident around 11pm Sunday night in Elgeyo Marakwet, while a third occupant in their ill-fated Toyota […] todayFebruary 13, 2024 2
News Nigeria: Is Football the Only Killer? [ad_1] Deadlines dictatorially set by editors for the submission of column articles made it compulsory for me to finish this write up many hours before the Super Eagles took to the pitch against the Elephants of Cote D'Ivoire for the AFCON final match last night. Which, come to think of it, was thoughtful of the editor because there was no knowing who will still be alive after the final whistle to write any column article. There were only two possibilities. […] todayFebruary 13, 2024 2
News Cote d’Ivoire: Haller Gives Ivory Coast Victory in Afcon Final [ad_1] Sebastien Haller was the hero for Ivory Coast again as the Elephants came from behind to beat Nigeria and win the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations final on home soil. The striker, who had also netted the semi-final winner just 13 months on from his return from testicular cancer, flicked in Simon Adingra's cross with the toe of his boot with nine minutes remaining to complete a second-half comeback and spark wild celebrations in Abidjan. William Troost-Ekong had put […] todayFebruary 13, 2024 1