MultiChoice, Africa’s leading pay-TV provider, reported a third consecutive semi-annual loss, attributing its financial challenges to foreign exchange difficulties in Nigeria and persistent power outages in South Africa. In a filing on Wednesday, Africa’s largest pay-tv company disclosed a net loss of 1.32 billion rand ($72.4m) for the six months ending September 30. The loss…
Omokri criticized the Labour Party’s decision to reject the proposed merger of political parties, particularly in light of the current political landscape. He emphasized the need for strategic thinking in politics, citing the outcomes of recent elections in Imo, Kogi, and Bayelsa. Omokri expressed concern that a united opposition failed to defeat the All Progressives…
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State commended Labour Party’s Presidential Candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, lauding his display of sportsmanship and remarkable maturity throughout and after the 2023 presidential elections. Speaking at the 12th Annual Zik Lecture Series in Awka themed “Reclaiming Zik’s World: Claiming Justice and Africa’s Sustainable Development,” Makinde drew parallels between Obi and…
Tension has enveloped the ancient Ewu-Urhobo kingdom in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State, as the womenfolk in the kingdom, embarked on a peaceful protest in condemnation of what they tagged ‘forceful imposition and planned installation of one Clement Ikolo as their king.’ The protesters maintained that Ikolo is not an indigene of…
In a bold move, Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has chosen to proceed with the suspension of Chief Judge Justice Oyebola Ojo, despite an interim order from the National Industrial Court restraining him from such actions. The court, in a ruling dated November 15, also directed the governor to ensure the continued payment of…
It has now been confirmed that Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk will fight for the undisputed heavyweight title on 17 February in Saudi Arabia. Fury, a Briton is the WBC champion with Ukraine’s Usyk, 36, holding the WBA, WBO and IBF belts. The winner in Riyadh will become the first undisputed heavyweight champion since 1999….
Egypt kicked off their 2026 World Cup qualifiers in a blistering form with their talisman Mohamed Salah scoring four goals as the Pharaohs beat Djibouti 6-0 in Cairo. Elsewhere there were wins for Algeria, Mozambique, Burundi and Gabon. Nigeria forced Lesotho to a 1-1 in Nigeria. Africa has a guaranteed nine qualifiers for the 2026…
Cristiano Ronaldo scored a world record-extending 128th international goal for Portugal as they beat minnows Liechtenstein in Euro 2024 qualifying. The hosts kept Portugal, who have already booked their place in Germany, at bay in the first half in Vaduz. But Ronaldo, who will be 39 in February next year hit the post and then…
The World Bank has approved the disbursement $800 million for the National Social Safety Net Program-Scale Up in Nigeria. The bank has already disbursed approximately $299.99 million, representing about 37.5% of the total loan amount. The remaining balance is approximately $442.88 million. The National Social Safety Net Program-Scale Up is a conditional cash transfer initiative…
Nigeria began their quest for a seventh FIFA World Cup appearance on a shaky note with a disappointing 1-1 draw at home to Lesotho. Lesotho – ranked 153rd globally; 113 below Nigeria – took the lead in the 56th minute against the run of play at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State…
