Eagles fly again as Black Stars struggle

Eagles fly again as Black Stars struggle

The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers kicked off last week, with the games highlighting the narrowing gap between African teams. The top two teams from 11 groups will join Morocco, the hosts, who have already qualified but are still participating in the qualifiers. Heavyweights like Ghana have stumbled in the opening matches, while the … Read more

Kano, NPHCDA set target to vaccinate over 250,000 children against polio

Kano, NPHCDA set target to vaccinate over 250,000 children against polio

The Kano State Government, in collaboration with the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), has inaugurated a “local targeted response” to vaccinate 279,538 vulnerable children against polio in the state. The programme targets vulnerable children in 34 wards in 19 local government areas (LGAs) in the state. The state has 44 LGAs. This is … Read more

Nigerians dominate African Writing Award shortlist

Nigerians dominate African Writing Award shortlist

Three Nigerian writers, Samuel Kolawole, Uche Okonkwo, and Pemi Aguda, have been shortlisted for the 2024 Caine Prize for African Writing. The Caine Prize for African Writing is an annual literary prize for the best short story by an African writer, whether in Africa or elsewhere, published in English. The Caine Prize for African Writing … Read more

As Meloni embraces Africa, Europe holds its breath – POLITICO

As Meloni embraces Africa, Europe holds its breath – POLITICO

Heavy lifting ahead For her plan to work and to attract the necessary firepower, expertise and resources, Meloni needs buy-in from the EU. European Commission President Ursula Von der Leyen, who could find herself in need of Meloni’s support after the June EU election to secure a second term, has confirmed she will attend the … Read more

Worshippers from Nigeria, 35 other countries attend Dunamis Church’s event

Worshippers from Nigeria, 35 other countries attend Dunamis Church’s event

Worshippers from 36 countries including Nigeria on Friday night attended the 2024 edition of “Nations Worship in His Presence,” organised by the Dunamis International Gospel Church (DIGC), Abuja. Besides, thousands of worshippers from several countries joined the one-night service online. The 35 foreign countries from which worshippers came are Angola, Australia, Belgium, Benin Republic, Botswana, … Read more