Year: 2024
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Sports
Afcon 2023: ‘Fighting spirit will make us champions,’ says Nigeria captain William Troost-Ekong
Nigeria captain William Troost-Ekong believes his team’s “fighting spirit” will make them Africa Cup of Nations champions for a fourth…
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Sports
Wissa penalty helps DR Congo into Afcon last four
DR Congo came from behind to beat Guinea 3-1 and book a semi-final spot at the 2023 Africa Cup of…
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Africa
Segun Aremu: Nigerian traditional monarch shot dead and wife kidnapped
Armed men have shot dead a traditional ruler, and kidnapped his wife plus one other person in south-western Nigeria, authorities…
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Africa
Nairobi fire: Gas blast in Kenyan capital kills three and injures nearly 300
A huge gas blast in the Kenyan capital, Nairobi, has killed at least three people and injured nearly 300. A…
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Entertainment
Grammy Awards 2024: Afrobeat is now part of pop music – Grammy CEO
African music will receive recognition at Sunday’s prestigious Grammys with its own category, as it has become a “part of…
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Africa
Oluwadarasimi Omoseyin: Nollywood star sentenced for stepping on naira notes
A Nigerian actress has been sentenced to six months imprisonment for tampering with the currency after she was filmed spraying…
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Sports
Afcon 2023: Increase in prize money key to gap narrowing, says Caf boss Motsepe
An increase in prize money has contributed to the success of lower-ranked teams at the ongoing 2023 Africa Cup of…
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Sports
Ghana Athletics holds 1st National Open Championships in Cape Coast
The 1st National Open Championship for the Ghana Athletics season ended at the Cape Coast stadium on Friday with blistering…
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Sports
Black Stars: Sports Ministry budgeted $8.5m for AFCON 2023- Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa
Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has revealed the Ministry of Youth and Sports budgeted $8.5 million…
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Africa
Pope Francis addresses pushback from African bishops on same-sex blessing
Pope Francis has addressed criticism over his consent to priests to bless same-sex couples, saying the pushback from African bishops…
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