Egypt has announced its intention to bid for the 2036 and 2040 Summer Olympics, aiming to bring the Games to Africa for the first time. The head of the Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa (ANOCA), Mustapha Berraf, revealed this plan on Sunday, highlighting Egypt’s expanding infrastructure and sports …
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Rwanda’s President Paul Kagame was sworn in on Sunday for his fourth term, following a resounding victory in last month’s election where he secured more than 99 percent of the vote. The inauguration took place at a packed 45,000-seat stadium in Kigali, with several dozen African heads of state …
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CITIZENS of Western nations with African heritage are set to benefit from new legislation in Benin that grants nationality to descendants of enslaved Africans. The law, soon to be signed by President Patrice Talon, allows anyone with a sub-Saharan African ancestor deported during the slave trade to obtain a Beninese …
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THE Personal Assistant [PA] to the popular caterer in Ondo state and Chief Executive Officer, CEO, Mrs Debbie Olakunbi Adene, has reportedly confessed why he and the victim’s driver, connived to kill her a few days after her birthday. Police sources said that the duo wanted the money that was …
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Manchester City, on Saturday, defeated Manchester United 7-6 on penalties to win the Community Shield. The game advanced to penalties, following a 1-1 draw at Wembley Stadium. Manuel Akanji hit the winning spot-kick after Jonny Evans had sent his effort over the bar, ensuring the champions avoided a second …
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THE management of the University of Benin (UNIBEN) has inaugurated a panel to investigate the allegation of sexual harassment against a professor in the institution’s Faculty of Arts. The university announced the inauguration of the panel in a circular issued by the Secretary of the panel, Mr B. D. Jonathan. …
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THE Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Hassan Abubakar, on Saturday, revealed why the service deployed aircraft in Gombe State during the #EndBadgovernance protest. According to Abubakar, the aircraft was deployed after hoodlums hijacked the protest, adding that the situation called for extra security measures. Abubakar explained that the aircraft …
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IRAN condemned a “barbaric” Israeli air strike on a school in Gaza housing displaced Palestinians that left dozens dead on Saturday, calling it a “war crime”. The attack showed once again that Israel “does not respect any of the rules and regulations of international law and moral and human principles,” …
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Controversy has erupted over recent claims by Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s administration regarding the significant reduction of Delta State’s debt burden. The administration boasted of a 40% decrease in debt, amounting to over N180 billion, and touted savings of over N205 billion through what it called prudent financial management. However, the …
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TONY Elumelu, Chairman of Heirs Holdings and United Bank for Africa, has attributed Nigeria’s inability to meet its OPEC crude oil production quota to widespread crude oil theft. In an interview with the Financial Times, Elumelu emphasized that theft, rather than insufficient investment, is the primary obstacle to Nigeria’s oil …
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