October 07
Africa: Enyimba Drawn Against Egyptian Powerhouses in CAF Confederation Cup Group Stage
The People's Elephant will face a daunting task in Group D alongside defending champions Zamalek SC and Al Masry SC of Egypt, as well as Mozambican outfit A. Black Bulls. Read more »
September 12
Nigeria: Tyla Defeats Burna Boy, Ayra Starr, Tems, Wins Best Afrobeats Music Video at VMAs
"This is so special but also bittersweet because I know there's a tendency to group African artises under Afrobeats. Afrobeats have opened many doors for us, but African music is… Read more »
August 30
Nigeria: Nigerian Pastor Accused of Rape in South Africa Loses Bid to Stop Evidence
The Nigerian pastor and his female assistants, Lusanda Sulani, 41, and Zikiswa Sitho, 33, were arrested in April 2017 over allegations of rape and trafficking. Read more »
August 25
West Africa: Nigeria's Dinner With 'Mugabe
Have you ever read Heidi Holland's Dinner With Mugabe? It was published in 2012 by a Zimbabwean journalist and columnist who worked with Illustrated Life Rhodesia magazine. Read more »
August 21
Nigeria: South African Home Affairs Reveals More in Stolen Identity Case of Adetshina's Mother
The South Africa Department of Home Affairs has revealed more about the investigation launched into Chidimma Adetshina's citizenship authenticity. Read more »
August 08
South Africa: Chidimma Adetshina Withdraws From Miss South Africa Pageant
"...After much careful consideration, I have decided to withdraw myself from the competition for the safety and well-being of my family and me." Read more »
South Africa: Miss SA - South Africa Ministry of Home Affairs Accuses Chidimma Adetshina's Mum of Fraud, Identity Theft
"Adetshina could not have participated in the alleged unlawful actions of her mother, as she was an infant at the time when the activities took place in 2001..." Read more »
August 07
Africa: South Africa Ministry of Home Affairs Probes Chidinma Adetshina's Eligibility
"I urge anyone with evidence of malfeasance to contact our dedicated Counter-Corruption Unit. Evidence-based decisions, anchored in the rule of law, is how we defeat corruption and… Read more »
August 05
South Africa: Miss South Africa - More Controversy As Chidinma Adetshina's Nigerian Wedding Clip Surfaces
"Why can't she just produce documents and say she's South African, there are beautiful South African young ladies that might be robbed of this opportunity." Read more »
July 23
South Africa: Miss SA 2024 Finalist Chidimma Adetshina Faces Xenophobic Backlash
Born in South Africa to a Nigerian father (Igbo) and a Mozambique mother, now naturalised South African, Ms Adetshina's participation in the pageant has been met with criticism. Read more »
July 19
Africa: Early Voting in South Africa's 2024 Elections - Any Lessons for Nigeria?
Over the years, certain categories of persons, such as security personnel, electoral officials, ad-hoc electoral officials, accredited domestic election observers, and other key… Read more »
June 24
Nigeria: Kwara Communities Suffer Deforestation, Land Degradation After Departure of White Zimbabwe Farmers
In 2004, some displaced white farmers from Zimbabwe arrived in the agrarian communities in the Shonga district of Edu Local Government Area of Kwara State. Read more »
June 17
Africa: Tinubu to Attend Ramaphosa's Inauguration in South Africa
President Tinubu will return to Nigeria after the ceremony. Read more »
June 11
Malawi: Tinubu Mourns Malawi's Vice President
Vice President Saulos Chilima and other officials were killed in a plane crash on Monday. Read more »
June 10
Malawi: Aircraft Carrying Malawi's Vice President Goes Missing
The Malawi President has ordered national and local authorities to conduct an immediate search and rescue operation. Read more »
June 06
Nigeria/South Africa: Bafana Bafana Arrive Uyo for Clash Against Super Eagles
The South African delegation confirmed their arrival with a short message on their X account on Thursday. Read more »
Nigeria/South Africa: Nigeria Vs South Africa - NFF Announces Prices for Match Tickets
The NFF aims to ensure convenient access to tickets by spreading sales points beyond the stadium and completing sales before the match begins on Friday evening. Read more »
June 05
Nigeria: Johannesburg Stock Exchange Lifts Suspension On Oando's Securities
Shares in the energy company slid by 9.86 per cent in Lagos at the end of trade following the news Read more »
May 23
South Africa: Jonathan Departs Nigeria for Election Observation Mission in South Africa
The seventh South African general elections since the end of apartheid in 1994 will be held on 29 May. Read more »
May 16
Nigeria: Burna Boy Teams Up With Titom, Yuppe, Sne for 'Tshwala Bam' Remix
The track was released on Wednesday Read more »
May 06
Namibia: Namibia Becomes First African Country to End Mother-to-Child HIV, Hepatitis B Transmission
WHO said in 2022, only 4 per cent of babies born to mothers living with HIV acquired the virus. Read more »
April 09
South Africa/Nigeria: Banyana Banyana, Super Falcons Set for Epic Battle in Pretoria
Both teams are locked in a qualification battle for the women's football event at the Paris Olympic Games, taking place in a few months. Read more »
March 14
South Africa: African Games - South Africa Overtakes Nigeria On Medals Table
While Team Nigeria added three silver and four bronze medals, it wasn't enough to maintain their second-place position. Read more »
March 13
Africa: African Games - Nigeria Extends Lead Over Algeria, South Africa
Nigeria has now amassed 22 gold medals, while Algeria and South Africa are tied at 18. Read more »
February 25
Nigeria: Nigerian Authorities Seize Cocaine, Arms Shipped From South Africa
The NDLEA also said it has arrested some suspects including a port terminal operator. Read more »