Popular Islamic preacher, Sheik Muhyideen Bello is dead Renowned Nigerian Islamic cleric and popular preacher, Sheikh Muhydeen Ajani Bello, is dead. A close associate of the cleric, Sheikh Akeugbagold Taofeek confirmed this…
Osun State, named after the highly revered Yoruba deity of Osun, is what I call Nigeria’s spiritual hub. This vibrant and culturally rich Nigerian state is home to numerous sacred sites with…
Osun State, Nigeria, is a culturally vibrant region steeped in tradition and historical significance. The state boasts numerous important landmarks that showcase its rich heritage and cultural diversity. Here are 16 facts…
Since taking office in 2022, Nigeria’s Osun State Governor Adeleke has implemented numerous transformative initiatives focused on uplifting the lives of residents across the state. His administration’s first two years have been…
Nigeria, the vibrant heart of West Africa, beckons South African travellers with its rich cultural landscape, bustling cities, and extremely warm hospitality. Whether you’re a young professional on your first international business…
With profound sadness and deep sorrow, Egbe Omo Yoruba Western Cape announces the untimely passing of our esteemed member, Elder Ayorinde Adeyoju, affectionately known as AY. He peacefully transitioned from this world…
The 2024 NAYDSA Yoruba Day, held in Johannesburg, South Africa, was a vibrant celebration of Yoruba culture and heritage. This annual event, organized by the National Association of Yoruba Descendants in Southern…
Namibia elects Nandi-Ndaitwah as first woman president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah of the ruling SWAPO party won Namibia’s presidential elections outright in the first round with 57% of the vote, results published by the…
Xenophobia : Nigeria, S/Africa set March 2025 deadline for signing of MoU on early warning Nigeria and South Africa have agreed to urgently finalise the five-year-old Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the…
Lagos gets another port Nigerian maritime and logistics company, Nigerdock, has completed an agreement with the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) for the commencement of operations of Snake Island Port in Lagos. Snake…
Remarks by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the SA-Nigeria Business Roundtable on the occasion of the working visit by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Tuynhuys, Cape Town Protocols It gives me great pleasure…
Tinubu: Nigeria, South Africa must lead Africa’s transformation President Bola Tinubu has called for the Nigeria—South Africa strategic partnership to become a model of leadership, economic integration, and shared prosperity for the…
South Africa Relaxes Visa Rules For Nigerian Tourists, Business People – Presidency President Cyril Ramaphosa announced this on Tuesday at the opening of the 11th session of the Nigeria-South Africa Bi-National Commission…
During three decades of active engagement, South Africa and Nigeria’s diplomatic ties have flourished significantly. Their comprehensive partnership has deepened across multiple sectors, including robust trade relations, vibrant cultural exchanges, and strategic…
President Cyril Ramaphosa’s speech at the 11th Session of the SA – Nigeria Bi-National Commission reaffirmed the strong bonds between the two nations, emphasizing economic cooperation and 30 years of diplomatic relations.…
This post shares highlights of the 11th Session of the Nigeria South Africa Bi-National Commission (BNC) held in Cape Town. The 11th meeting of the Nigeria-South Africa Bi-National Commission has garnered significant…
EFCC To Take Over Abuja Estate With 753 Duplexes In Largest Asset Recovery Justice Jude Onwuegbuzie, on Monday, ordered the final forfeiture of an estate in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, measuring…
Deep within Africa, a significant collaboration has been steadily influencing the continent’s trajectory for over twenty years. The Nigeria-South Africa Bi-National Commission (BNC) exemplifies a successful African partnership and could represent the…
By Mark Ogagan President Bola Tinubu left France on Monday for Cape Town, South Africa, to co-chair the 11th session of the Nigeria-South Africa Bi-National Commission (BNC) alongside President Cyril Ramaphosa. This…
By Mark Ogagan Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has begun implementing the national minimum wage, refuting claims by the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) that the state is in default. In a…
Dear President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, As you commence your significant and historic working visit to South Africa, where you will co-chair the 11th Session of the Bi-National Commission (BNC) between our esteemed…
The Nigeria – South Africa Bi-National Commission (BNC) represents the partnership between Africa’s two largest economies. This mechanism strengthens collaboration across sectors and shapes diplomatic ties between both nations. The BNC has…
MTN extends CEO Ralph Mupita’s contract to 2030 MTN Group has announced the extension of President and CEO Ralph Mupita’s employment agreement, now set to run until 31 August 2030. The decision…
Explore the dynamic landscape of South African English through these 25 essential South African expressions! Whether in casual chats or professional environments, from modern slang to traditional sayings, these terms will guide…
Osun Govt approves appointment of new Olojudo of Ido Osun Osun Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke The Osun State Executive Council has approved the appointment of Prince Jokotola Olayinka Tunde as the…
By Mark Ogagan FIFA latest rankings released on Thursday have seen Nigeria’s Super Eagles dropping eight places as their poor performance in the last two AFCON qualifiers took its toll. Nigeria suffered…
By Mark Ogagan The Nigerian players are in contention for different award categories in this year’s FIFA Awards scheduled for December, 2024. Top on the list is Atalanta forward, Ademola Lookman, who…
By Mark Ogagan South Africa President, Cyril Ramaphosa says more than 1 000 spaza shops, supermarkets and warehouses have been closed since he announced a range of measures to prevent further incidents…
By Mark Ogagan Five men charged with the murder of South African rapper Kiernan ‘AKA’ Forbes are due to appear in the Durban Magistrates Court again on Friday. Forbes and his friend…
By Mark Ogagan South Africa men’s national team clawed their way back into Africa’s Top 10 as FIFA released its latest ranking on Thursday. The Bafana Bafana climbed three places in the…
By Mark Ogagan South Africa President, Cyril Ramaphosa will unpack South Africa’s significant new role as the incoming President of the Group of Twenty (G20) on Monday, 2nd December, 2024; outlining the…
By Mark Ogagan Today is November 29, a day named after the US Thanksgiving holiday, widely known as “Black Friday” and obviously, kick starts the Christmas shopping season. With many major retailers…
Forging Alliances in Mobility: Why Europe Needs Chinese Expertise in Electric Vehicles By Qaiser Nawab Map of China on digital pixelated display The 2023 Rhodium Group report on Chinese Foreign Direct Investment…
MTN Nigeria has fastest network in West, Central Africa – Ookla MTN Nigeria’s 5G network boasts the fastest download and upload speeds in the West and Central African region. MTN Nigeria’s…
Australia bans children under 16 from social media A social media ban for children under 16 passed the Australian Senate Thursday and will soon become a world-first law. The law will…
By Mark Ogagan The South African U17 Men’s National Team (Amajimbos) have reported for camp ahead of what promises to be an exciting 2024 COSAFA Youth Championships. The zonal tournament will run…
By Mark Ogagan Three teenagers are among the illegal miners (Zama Zamas) arrested in Stilfontein, in South Africa’s North West, on Thursday afternoon. They are a part of 17 zama zamas who…
By Mark Ogagan Former Liberian warlord, Prince Yormie Johnson, a key player in the 1989-2003 back-to-back civil wars, died Thursday aged 72, officials from his party and the Senate disclosed. Johnson, who…
By Mark Ogagan American producer and rapper, Sean “Diddy” Combs has been denied bail for the third time in his sex-trafficking case, with a US district judge citing concerns over potential witness…
By Mark Ogagan America’s Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), has arrested Oluyomi Omobolanle Bombata, also known as Bobo Chicago, for allegedly scamming several companies and individuals out of a staggering $2.8 million.…
By Mark Ogagan The Mining Affected Communities United in Action (Macua) says the illegal miners who have emerged from Shaft 12 at the Stilfontein mine, have indicated that there are bodies underground.…
By Mark Ogagan South African police have arrested a 39-year-old Mexican national following the discovery of a drug laboratory with an estimated value of R100 million at Rietfontein in Johannesburg’s West Rand.…
By Mark Ogagan Nigeria’s Enyimba kicked off their CAF Confederation Cup campaign on a wrong footing on Wednesday night, going down 0-2 to Egyptian side Al Masry Al Masry delivered a dominant…
As the sun beats down mercilessly on the bustling streets of Lagos and the arid landscapes of Johannesburg, residents and visitors alike find themselves grappling with increasingly intense heatwaves. This guide is…
Court bars Nigerian regulator from collecting 2.5% of MultiChoice gross income The Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday struck down Section 2 (10) (b) of the National Broadcasting Code, 6th Edition,…
MTN launches affordable 5G smartphone in South Africa MTN South Africa on Tuesday launched MTN Icon 5G, a 5G-enabled smartphone it plans to sell for $138 as part of its commitment to…
MTN Group Brings 5G Connectivity to Benin and Congo-Brazzaville MTN Group has announced the official commercial launch of 5G networks in Benin and the Republic of Congo. The deployment of this revolutionary…
‘Get to work on 2nd PH, Warri, Kaduna refineries’; Tinubu celebrates Port Harcourt refinery revival President Bola Tinubu has directed the management of the Nigeria National Petroleum Company, Limited, NNPCL, to expedite…
By Mark Ogagan African campions Banyana Banyana of South Africa departed for Montego Bay, Jamaica, on Monday to play their last two international matches of the year. The international friendlies against the…
By Mark Ogagan One of Nigeria’s moribund refineries, the Port Harcourt Refinery is finally set to start production, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has revealed. The refinery had missed seven…
By Mark Ogagan The criminal case against Pastor Paseka “Mboro” Motsoeneng and two others is expected to resume Tuesday at the Palm Ridge Regional Court on South Africa’s Gauteng East Rand. Prophet…
By Mark Ogagan Half of the 10 police stations that recorded most murders in South Africa are located in Cape Town. They are Philippi East with 74 murders followed by Delft with…
By Mark Ogagan Several foreign-owned spaza shops have been closed in Johannesburg’s South West Township (Soweto), after they were found with expired food items and non-labelled goods. City of Johannesburg officials together…
SACA 2024 Awàrds: South Africa builds 5m houses in 30 years — Minister Mamoloko Kubayi, SA Minister for human Settlements The South African Government has built almost five million housing units for…
By Mark Ogagan Wife of Nigeria President Bola Tinubu and Senator, Remi Tinubu on Monday, joined the global community in commemorating the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, marking…
By Mark Ogagan South African anti-immigrant group, Operation Dudula, says it is heading to court to compel the government to shut down all shops until they are registered. All food handling facilities…
By Mark Ogagan South African police confirmed on Monday that 14 people were arrested after resurfacing from an illegal gold mine where hundreds of others are believed to be hiding. Authorities have…
By Mark Ogagan South African writer and poet Breyten Breytenbach, a staunch opponent of the former white-minority government’s apartheid policy of racial oppression, has died in Paris aged 85, his family announced…
By Mark Ogagan The draw for the TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2024 was conducted in Rabat, Morocco on Friday night – marking a significant milestone in the countdown…
By Mark Ogagan Nigeria’s Edo Queens finished fourth at the CAF Women’s Champions League (Morocco 2024) after going down to Egyptian side, FC Masar 4-3 on penalties in the CAF Women’s Champions…
COP-29: Qaiser Nawab lauds China’s commitment to global climate action Qaiser Nawab, President of the Belt and Road Initiative for Sustainable Development (BRISD), has commended China’s leadership and support for global climate…
By Mark Ogagan South Africa women’s national team coach, Dr. Desire Ellis has unveiled a list of 23 players ahead of two international friendly matches against the Reggae Queens of Jamaica. The…
By Mark Ogagan Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has ended speculation about his future by signing a two-year contract extension that will keep him at the Premier League champions until 2027. Spaniard…
By Mark Ogagan Bayer Leverkusen and Nigeria striker, Victor Boniface is set to miss “a few games” after returning from international duty with a leg injury, coach Xabi Alonso disclosed on Friday.…
By Mark Ogagan The Nigerian military has called for the extradition of Simon Ekpa, leader of a faction of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), who was arrested by Finland’s National…
Simon Ekpa imprisoned in Finland for “inciting terror in Nigeria” Simon Ekpa, self-proclaimed leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has been arrested by law enforcement in Finland. The BBC…
Osun sues MTN for N1bn Osun State has filed a lawsuit amounting to N1 billion against MTN for alleged defamation, saying that the telecommunications giant published false information about the state recently.…
After Miss Universe, Chidimma Adetshina quits beauty pageantry Miss Universe Nigeria 2024, Chidimma Adetshina, has announced her decision to step away from beauty pageants. The 23-year-old, who made history as the first…
By Mark Ogagan Nigeria’s House of Representatives on Thursday rejected a bill aimed at altering the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999, to introduce a single six-year term for the…
COP-29: BRISD, CANGO unveil 2024 White Paper on Carbon Inclusion The Belt and Road Initiative for Sustainable Development (BRISD) and China Association for NGO Cooperation (CANGO) have unveiled the “2024 White Paper…
Former Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu By Mark Ogagan The International Criminal Court (ICC) on Thursday issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu…
By Mark Ogagan Nigeria’s Senate on Thursday granted President Bola Tinubu permission to obtain a $2.209bn external loan. The loan was approved after considering the report of the Senate Committee on Local…
By Mark Ogagan A beauty queen who pulled out of the Miss South Africa competition when her nationality was questioned has said she wants to relocate to Nigeria, after coming second in…
By Mark Ogagan Controversial pro-Biafra agitator and self-proclaimed Prime Minister, Simon Ekpa, has been arrested by Finnish Central Criminal Police. He was arrested alongside four others on Thursday on suspicion of terrorist…
By Mark Ogagan Super Falcons Captain, Rasheedat Ajibade and goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie (Pictured), have been shortlisted for the CAF Women’s Player of the Year Award. Both players made the 10-player shortlist as…
By Mark Ogagan South African soccer legend, Lucas “Masterpieces” Moripe, has passed away at the age of 71 after a long battle with illness. Moripe died in the early hours of Wednesday,…
By Mark Ogagan President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Dr. Patrice Motsepe, has expressed his sorrow at the shock news of the death of South African football legend, Lucas “Masterpieces”…
By Mark Ogagan The task team led by North West Community Safety MEC Wessels Morweng has begun the first phase of the retrieval operation to bring suspected illegal miners to the surface…
By Mark Ogagan Inflation in South Africa fell to its lowest level in four years in October, official data showed on Wednesday. “Annual consumer price inflation was 2.8 percent in October 2024……
By Mark Ogagan Eighteen Home Affairs officials have been dismissed for a range of offences from fraud and corruption to sexual harassment. Another four officials received final written warnings, two of which…
By Mark Ogagan Nigeria ex-international and former Olympian, Maureen Madu has made a passionate plea to the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun to intervene in the case of Human Rights…
Adeleke approves N75,000 minimum wage for Osun workers Osun Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke Governor Ademola Adeleke has approved N75,000 as the new minimum wage for civil servants in Osun State. Adeleke in…
By Mark Ogagan Brazil has officially transferred the historic Group of 20 (G20) Presidency to South Africa at the closing ceremony of the annual summit that was held in Rio de Janeiro,…
By Mark Ogagan Rafael Nadal’s remarkable 23-year career came to an end after Spain was eliminated by the Netherlands in the Davis Cup quarterfinals on Tuesday. With tears in his eyes, the…
By Mark Ogagan As the countdown to the 2024 CAF Awards continues, the Confédération Africaine de Football officially unveiled the Top Five Nominees in each of the Men’s Categories ahead of the…
By Mark Ogagan South Africa secured an impressive 3-0 win against South Sudan at DHL Stadium in Cape Town on Tuesday evening, and somewhat, effortlessly, booked their ticket to next year’s Africa…
By Mark Ogagan TP Mazembe defeated Edo Queens of Nigeria 3-1 on Tuesday evening to secure their place in Suaturday’s CAF Women’s Champions League final. The Congolese side got the job done…
COP-29: Qaiser Nawab outlines key steps for youth global climate action Qaiser Nawab, a renowned global climate youth activist and President of the Belt and Road Initiative for Sustainable Development (BRISD), has…
Here’s Chidimma Adetshina’s prize package as Miss Universe 2024 first runner up As first runner up of #MissUniverse2024 and Miss Universe Africa and Oceania winner, here’s Chidimma Adetshina’s mouth-watering prize package. *…
…steals the show with her incredible performance Nigeria’s representative at Miss Universe 2024, Chidimma Adetshina, captured global attention with her incredible performance, earning the title of first runner-up. While Denmark’s Victoria Kjaer…
NURTW Crisis: Baruwa asks Egbetokun, Fagbemi to enforce Appeal Court judgement, calls MC Oluomo’s inauguration laughable’ Comrade Tajudeen Bariwa – President NURTW The President of the National Union of Road Transport…
Miss South Africa withdraws from Miss Universe due to health concerns Miss South Africa Mia le Roux Mia le Roux, South Africa’s contestant at the Miss Universe beauty pageant in Mexico, has…
By Mark Ogagan Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies’ title defence went back on track on Wednesday afternoon after the reigning champions secured a commanding 4-0 win over Central Bank of Ethiopia. Following their shock…
By Mark Ogagan An Air Peace flight scheduled to depart from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja to Lagos faced an unexpected emergency stop on the runway on Thursday morning. This was…
By Mark Ogagan Soldiers of the Guards Brigade have recxeived the remains of the late Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja at the Nigerian Airforce wing of the Murtala Muhammed…
By Mark Ogagan South Africa Football Association (SAFA) President, Danny Jordaan and his co-accused have been granted bail following serious fraud and theft allegations. Their legal team claims the charges are part…
In the heart of Africa, where cultures entwine,South African beauty meets Nigerian zing divine.Jollofinas, they’re called, with love so bold,A tale of two nations, a story untold. From Cape Town’s shores to…
Trade Tensions and Climate Goals: Are Political Agendas Undermining a Green Economy? By Hadia Safeer Choudhry As climate change increasingly affects economies worldwide, the urgency for a united, green economic transition has never been greater.…
By Mark Ogagan South African Football Association (SAFA) president, Mr. Danny Jordaan has been arrested and charged with fraud after allegedly spending R1.3 million of the association’s money for his personal benefit.…
By Mark Ogagan Newly sworn-in Governor of Edo state, Monday Okpebholo, has ordered the immediate and indefinite suspension of the collection of all revenues in Edo, especially in motor parks and others…
By Mark Ogagan South Africa has declared a national disaster after floods and storms caused widespread damage in the country, allowing the government to free up funds for relief and reconstruction. Disruptive…
By Mark Ogagan The University of Western Cape (UWC) Ladies team boosted their chances of progression in the CAF Women’s Champions League Morocco 2024, after a hard-fought 2-0 win over Aigles De…
By Mark Ogagan Jomo Cosmos Football Club owner, Head Coach and South African Legend, Jomo Sono will be inducted into the South African Hall of Fame on November 20, 2024. Sono blossomed…
The EU’s Tariffs on China’s EVs Contradicts its Own Subsidy Practices By Hadia Safeer Chaudry The European Union’s recent imposition of tariffs on China’s EVs presents itself as a measure against China’s…
By Mark Ogagan Nigeria has lost yet another ex-international as former Flying Eagles and Under23 start, Gift Atulewa was pronounced dead on Tuesday morning. He was 38 years old. Spokesperson for the…
By Mark Ogagan South Africa’s second representatives at the ongoing CAF Women’s Champions League tournament in Morocco, the University of Western Cape have found themselves in a must-win situation as they face…
By Mark Ogagan Botswana President Advocate Duma Boko has announced a new cabinet following his inauguration on Friday. Boko won last month’s election, ending 58 years of rule by the Botswana Democratic…
By Mark Ogagan The opposition in Mozambique has called on the Southern African Development Community (SADC) to intervene and deal with the volatile situation in the country. They have rejected the results…
By Mark Ogagan South Africa’s Water and Sanitation Minister, Pemmy Majodina has announced that Johannesburg Water will be throttling water in the City of Johannesburg from Thursday 14th of November until the…
By Mark Ogagan Independent Petroleum Marketers will soon start direct lifting of products from the Dangote Refinery in Lagos. This development follows an agreement reached by their umbrella body, the Independent Petroleum…
By Mark Ogagan A manhunt by Nigerian troops is ongoing in the country as new terrorist group, Lukarawa, intensified its gruesome killings of innocent villagers in North-West. The acting Chief of Army…
By Mark Ogagan Leader of South Africa’s third largest party uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) party Jacob Zuma, has appointed Floyd Shivambu as the Secretary General of the party. Shivambu resigned from the Economic…
By Mark Ogagan A dominant display by Edo Queens saw the Nigerian outfit overcoming fellow debutants, Commercial Bank of Ethiopia FC 3-0 at the Larbi Zaouli Stadium in Casablanca on Sunday evening.…
By Mark Ogagan Egyptian newcomers, FC Masar produced a major upset in their CAF Women’s Champions League debut, defeating title holders Mamelodi Sundowns 1-0 in a thrilling Group B clash in Casablanca…
In this insightful interview, Adetunji Omotola, a legal advocate and African thought leader, delves into the evolution and importance of the diplomatic relations between Nigeria and South Africa since the end of…
China-EU trade friction: What’s next? By Wang Kai European Union and China flag Five days after the European Union Commission announced a tiered anti-subsidy tariffs ranging between 17% and 35.3% on electric…
Donald Trump’s Victory: A Chaotic Election and Global Ripples By Qaiser Nawab The 2024 U.S. presidential election has culminated in one of the most tumultuous and divisive outcomes in recent American history.…
By Mark Ogagan Tickets to next week’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier between South Africa and South Sudan at DHL Stadium, Cape town have gone on sale. The South African Football…
By Mark Ogagan The people of Botswana on Friday witnessed the inauguration of their newly-elected president, Mr. Duma Boko. South Africa’s Deputy President Paul Mashatile is among dignitaries in attendance at the…
By Mark Ogagan In South Africa, the Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) says it has instructed all schools to suspend the sale of food on and around school premises until further notice.…
By Mark Ogagan Johannesburg and City Power will face electricity outages at various times due to an outstanding debt owed to power utility Eskom. Eskom reports that the City of Johannesburg currently…
Stella Maris College Okitipupa alumni donate musical instruments to alma mater The Stella Maris College Okitipupa 1974 set alumni during their 40th Anniversary Reunion The Stella Maris College Okitipupa Old Student’s Association…
By Mark Ogagan South Africa’s political landscape is entering another golden era as former Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) Chairperson, Advocate Dali Mpofu, joins Mzansi’s third largest party, uMkhonto we Sizwe (MK) Party.…
By Mark Ogagan Hakan Calhanoglu scored the only goal from the penalty spot in first half stoppage time as Italian champions Inter Milan beat Arsenal 1-0 at the San Siro stadium on…
Trump wins in political comeback to White House of cat with 9 lives Donald Trump was elected the 47th president of the United States on Wednesday, an extraordinary comeback for a former…
By Mark Ogagan The Gauteng Portfolio Committee on Education has suggested that food sales on school premises be temporarily suspended until the source of contamination is identified. This comes amid increasing cases…
By Mark Ogagan South Africa has announced the temporary closure of a busy border crossing with Mozambique due to the ongoing post-election violence in the neighboring country. South Africa’s Border Management Authorities…
By Mark Ogagan Donald Trump has declared victory in the US Presidential election as he addressed jubilant supporters in Florida – but votes in key states are still being counted. Speaking in…
By Mark Ogagan Nigeria President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, regrets to announce the passing of Lt. General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, Chief of Army Staff, at age 56. As…
By Mark Ogagan The Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday struck out treason charges filed against 119 minors who have been in detention since the #EndBadGovernance protests in August. The trial…
By Mark Ogagan Some suspected illegal miners are feared dead and others still trapped in mineshafts in Orkney and Stilfontein in the North West. Scores of suspected illegal miners have already resurfaced…
By Mark Ogagan Spokesperson of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Dele Oyewale, on Monday evening confirmed the arrest and detention of former Delta State governor, Mr. Ifeanyi Okowa in Port…
By Mark Ogagan A 28-year-old Bushbuckridge man who killed a couple in February this year has been sentenced to 77 years in jail. Witness Monareng was sentenced in the High Court of…
By Mark Ogagan Mozambique’s leading opposition politician, Venancio Mondlane, claimed in a video Monday to have escaped an attempted assassination in South Africa where he had taken refuge after last month’s disputed…
By Mark Ogagan Rea Vaya bus commuters must make alternative arrangements to get to their destinations, as the service has been suspended. Officials said the decision to halt operations follows buses being…
By Mark Ogagan Britain’s Prince William landed in Cape Town on Monday for a four-day trip to South Africa centred on his annual Earthshot Prize for environmental innovators. The heir to the…
By Mark Ogagan Ahead of the kick-off of the CAF Women’s Champions League 2024 in Morocco this weekend, CAF is hosting some of the leading voices in women’s football in Africa to…
By Mark Ogagan The day has arrived: millions of Americans are set to head to the polls and choose between the two presidential candidates who remain neck and neck in the polls.…
By Mark Ogagan South African police have arrested 225 illegal miners, known locally as “zama zamas,” after they were forced to the surface from an abandoned mine in Orkney, a gold mining…
By Mark Ogagan Nigeria President, Bola Tinubu on Monday administered oath of office on seven new ministers, including Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu. The swearing-in ceremony, which held at the Council Chambers of the State…
By Mark Ogagan As Miss Universe Nigeria 2024, Chidimma Adetshina prepares for the 73rd Miss Universe set to take place on November 16 in Mexico City, Nigerians have been rooting for her…
By Mark Ogagan Controversial Nigerian cross-dresser, Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, has reportedly left Nigeria just days after being released by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). In a video…
By Mark Ogagan The South African Football Association (SAFA) have indicated their intention to bid for the hosting rights of the FIFA Women’s World Cup in 2031. The country’s football governing body…
Kemi Badenoch Elected New UK Conservative Party Leader British Nigerian Kemi Badenoch has been elected the new leader of the Conservative Party, beating Robert Jenrick by 53,806 votes to 41,388. She won …
By Mark Ogagan Nigeria-born Kemi Badenock has been announced the new leader of Britain’s Conservative Party, and becomes the first African to win Britain’s Conservative Leadership Election She was crowned on Saturday,…
By Mark Ogagan Tickets have been sold out ahead of Saturday’s highly anticipated Carling Knockout Cup quarterfinal match between Kaizer Chiefs and Mamelodi Sundowns. This potentially thrilling encounter is set to kick…
By Mark Ogagan South Africa has dropped charges against former Sports, Arts and Culture Minister, Mr. Zizi Kodwa, who was arrested in June in relation to a huge probe into state corruption…
By Mark Ogagan The Pretoria magistrate’s court on Friday sentenced a 61-year-old former employee of the department of public service & administration to life imprisonment for raping his 10-year-old niece. The court…
By Mark Ogagan From only two flights to total dominance of South Africa’s domestic air space, FlySafair has become the face of the country’s domestic airspace as it celebrates its 10th anniversary.…
By Mark Ogagan Botswana’s President Mokgweetsi Masisi on Friday conceded defeat after preliminary results showed his party had lost its parliamentary majority in this week’s election, ending nearly six decades in power.…