Tag: africa
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Road Running can drive Nigeria’s economy and youth development – Itemuagbor
●Okpekpe Race Organiser welcomes delegates to African Road Running Conference in Lagos By our reporter Pamodzi Sports Marketing, organisers of the historic Okpekpe International 10km Road Race, have welcomed delegates to Lagos for the African Road Running Conference, expressing confidence that the gathering will energise the discipline across Africa. The two-day conference, which runs from…
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Terrorists kill at least 162 Nigerians in new attack in Kwara State
By AFP Gunmen killed at least 162 people in Kwara state in one of the deadliest attacks in the country in recent months, a Red Cross official said Wednesday. The attack late Tuesday on a village in the west-central state came after the military recently carried out operations in the area against what it called…
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ADC to Government: Stop denying security problems
●Says failed cover-up attempt of Kaduna abduction reflects dangerous obsession with PR By Editor The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has condemned the failed cover-up attempt by the Kaduna State Government and the Nigeria Police Force of the mass abduction of Nigerians gathered for worship in Kurmin Wali, Kajuru Local Government Area. The party described the…
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US pauses visa processing in Nigeria, 74 other nations
●Full list of countries affected By Editor The Trump administration is suspending all visa processing for applicants from 75 countries, a State Department spokesperson said on Wednesday. Nigeria is one of the countries listed. The pause will begin on January 21, Fox News said. Nigeria, Somalia, Russia, Iran, Afghanistan, Brazil, and Thailand are among the…
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How Super Eagles can beat Morocco – Ighalo
By Editor There’s only one way to go forward for Nigeria as the Super Eagles take on Morocco on Wednesday. The Eagles must raise their standard significantly if they are to end Morocco’s long dream of winning the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, former Manchester United striker Odion Ighalo has said. Both African football giants…
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Petrol price war: Retailers drop below Dangote’s N739/litre
By Editor The price war in the petroleum sector has continued to deepen as some retail outlets have dropped the prices of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) below the N739 per litre recommended by the Dangote Petroleum Refinery. The PUNCH reports that since the Dangote refinery slashed petrol pump prices from about N900 to N739 in…
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US introduces $15,000 visa bond for Nigerians, others
The United States has introduced new travel restrictions that could require Nigerians applying for B1/B2 visas to post bonds of up to $15,000. According to information published on the U.S. Department of State’s website, Travel.State.Gov, the payment of a bond does not guarantee visa issuance. Additionally, fees paid without the direction of a consular officer…
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Morocco beat Tanzania to reach AFCON quarter-final
By Editor Brahim Diaz scored his fourth goal for Morocco at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations to put the hosts into the quarter-finals with a nervous 1-0 Round-of-16 victory over Tanzania in Rabat on Sunday. Morocco dominated possession, but Tanzania had opportunities too, and it took a fine strike from Diaz to book a…
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Ilẹ̀ ọ̀gẹ́rẹ́
By Fẹ́mi Akínṣọlá Hun! Kín ló dé Ilẹ̀ ọ̀gẹ́rẹ́ Kín ló ń kán ọ lójú Kín lo fẹ́ gbà Irú ebi kín ló ń pa ọ́ Tó ò lé mébi mọ́nú Kín ló dé tó ò mójú nù Kín ló dé tó ò le yááfí Kín ló dé tó lè ṣàpamọ́ra Kín lo fi ń…
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American strike highlights Tinubu’s incompetence – ADC
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has described the December 25 US Africa Command (AFRICOM) airstrikes in Sokoto State as a highlight of what it called President Tinubu’s historic incompetence. While welcoming all lawful efforts to protect the lives of Nigerians, the party blamed what it described as the failure of governance under President Bola Ahmed…
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