Son Hits Winner As South Korea Beat Australia To Reach Asian Cup Semis
Son Heung-min scored a stunning free-kick in extra time as South Korea fought back to beat Australia 2-1 on Friday and set up an Asian Cup semi-final against Jordan. It…
Traditional Ruler Suspended In Oyo Over Alleged Ties With Illegal Miners
A traditional ruler has been suspended in Oyo State for his alleged link with illegal miners, the state government has said. In a statement on Friday, the Oyo State Commissioner…
African Union Troops Complete New Phase Of Somalia Pullout Plan
The African Union’s peacekeeping force in Somalia, where Al-Shabaab jihadists are waging an insurgency, said Friday the second phase of a drawdown involving 3,000 troops has been completed after a…
Dazzling Super Eagles Beat Angola To Reach AFCON Semis
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have defeated Angola to become the first team to book a place in the semi-final of the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast.…
Gunmen Attack Police In Ebonyi, Kill One Operative
Suspected gunmen have killed one operative of the Ebonyi State Police Command patrol team along Ngbo-Effium Road in Ohaukwu Local Government Area of the state. This was confirmed in a…
[LIVE] Nigeria Beat Angola To Qualify For AFCON Semis
Nigeria made a solid show as they beat a stubborn Angola side on Friday evening Their remained resolute in defence and were the better of the two sides and will…
UBA Group Appoints Mary Mulili, Mohamed Alhajie Samoura as MD/CEO in Kenya, Sierra Leone
Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, has announced the appointments of Ms. Mary Mulili and Mr Mohamed Alhajie Samoura, as the new Managing Directors/Chief Executive Officers of…
Hannatu Musawa Rolls Out $617m IDICE Fund In Collaboration With AFDB
The Minister of Art, Culture and the Creative Economy Hannatu Musawa is set to roll out a $617 Million IDICE Fund in collaboration with the African Development Bank (AfDB). At…
Two Dead, Eight Others Injured In Lagos-Ibadan Road Crash
A multiple accident involving four vehicles along the Lagos/Ibadan Expressway has claimed the lives of two passengers while eight others were injured in the late-night incident around Danco petrol station.…
Preview: [Nigeria Vs Angola] Super Eagles Eye First AFCON Semis In Five Years
The Super Eagles of Nigeria are up against Angola in a 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) quarter-final game on Friday, aiming to reach the semis of the competition for…