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AFCON 2023: Jose Peseiro Releases 25-Man Squad [FULL LIST]

The coach of the Super Eagles of Nigeria, Jose Peseiro on Friday morning announced his team for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Cote d’Ivoire as the West African country prepares to launch a bid to win the coveted trophy they last won a decade ago.  The coach, according to the Super Eagles official […]

Please Pray For Nigeria, Peter Obi urges Christians

The presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the last general elections, Mr. Peter Obi has appealed to Christians to keep praying for the growth and development of the country.  Obi, who spoke when he paid a Christmas visit to an oil mogul, Dr. Michael Onuoha, at his Casa De Gracia country home at […]

Argentina Formally Rejects BRICS Membership

The President of Argentina, Javier Milei on Friday evening sent letters to BRICS leaders to formalize his decision to reject an invitation to join the grouping of major emerging economies, Africa Today News, New York reports. The bloc which is currently made up of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa had in August announced […]

Burundi Leader Recommends Stoning For Same-Sex Couples

President Evariste Ndayishimiye of Burundi sparked controversy on Friday with a strong anti-gay diatribe, advocating for the public stoning of same-sex couples. The President also condemned Western nations that coerce other countries into accepting gay rights, dangling the threat of aid withdrawal. Since 2009, Burundi, a conservative Christian country in East Africa, has criminalized homosexuality, […]

Consumer Privacy Suit: Google Agrees To $5bn Settlement

Google has reached an agreement to settle a consumer privacy lawsuit, which sought at least $5 billion in damages, alleging that the company tracked the data of users who believed they were browsing privately. The judge, in a court filing, confirmed that Google’s lawyers have reached a preliminary settlement in the class-action lawsuit, originally filed […]

Southwest States Form Committee For Akeredolu’s Burial

South Western governors, under the banner of the South West Governors’ Forum, have resolved in ABEOKUTA to work hand in hand with the family of the late Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Rotimi Akeredolu, for a befitting burial. During a condolence visit to the Akeredolu family home in Ibadan, Oyo State on Friday, Ogun State Governor, […]

Rome Revokes Tax Breaks For Foreign Football Players

Italy’s football players association expressed contentment on Friday with the government’s decision not to prolong a tax relief measure benefiting foreign players on Italian teams. These players had enjoyed a privilege similar to that granted to various university-educated specialized workers, allowing only half of their gross income to be taxable for the initial five years […]

Dong Jun Assumes Role Of China’s New Defense Minister

Two months after the ousting of the previous defense minister, China has announced the appointment of Dong Jun to the crucial role, signaling a shift in its defense leadership. Mr. Dong, a seasoned former navy commander, now steps into the shoes of Li Shangfu, the last public sighting of whom dates back to August. China’s […]

Ex-Bank Executive Sentenced To 16 Years For Graft In China

A former senior official at China’s central bank has been sentenced to no fewer than 16 years in prison for corruption, Chinese media reported on Friday morning.  Sun Guofeng, formerly head of the monetary policy department at the People’s Bank of China, exchanged information for bribes totalling 21 million yuan ($3 million), according to financial […]

FG Set To Close Section Of Third Mainland Bridge For Repairs

The Federal Government has concluded plans to close don the Iyana Oworonshoki- Adeniji Adele section of the Third Mainland Bridge for repairs beginning from 11 am on Tuesday, January 9th, 2024. ‘The Federal Government through the Federal Ministry of Works wishes to inform the motoring public that the emergency repairs of the Third Mainland Bridge […]

Dangote Refinery Takes Delivery Of 3rd Crude Oil Supply

The $19 billion Dangote Refinery yesterday evening took delivery of one million barrels of crude oil, thereby increasing the total deliveries to about three million barrels while boosting hopes of ending importation of petroleum products and associated foreign exchange burden on the currently being discharged into the company’s facility, came from Shell International Trading and […]

Trump Removed From 2024 Primary Ballot In US State Of Maine

The Former President of the United States, Donald Trump has been taken off the ballot for the 2024 presidential primary in Maine after a state official determined the Republican frontrunner is ineligible due to his support of insurrection. Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows, a Democrat, announced the decision to remove Trump from the ballot […]