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Tragedy as Olympian Cheptegei dies, days after boyfriend set her on fire

Four days after her boyfriend set her on fire, Ugandan Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei passed away on Thursday in Kenya, according to medics and...

China-Africa Summit: China’s Xi Jinping pledges $50bln to Africa, expands military ties

China’s President Xi Jinping says he has committed $50 billion in financial support, promising increased military cooperation to Africa over the next three...

Colombia 2024: You deserve to defeat Falconets, German coach Peter says

Germany head coach, Kathrin Peter, says his team fully deserved their win against the Falconets. Two goals in the final half-hour steered three-time...

Nigeria’s Ademola Lookman Nominated for 2024 Ballon d’Or Award

Ademola Lookman, the Super Eagles’ sensational forward, has been nominated for the prestigious 2024 Men’s Ballon d’Or award. France Football Magazine announced the...

State police: NEC gives four states, FCT Sept. 9 deadline to submit reports

The National Economic Council (NEC) has given four states—Kwara, Sokoto, Kebbi, and Adamawa—along with the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Monday, September 9 ultimatum...

Flood: NEC gives states ultimatum to submit inventory of destruction, reconstitute committee

The National Economic Council (NEC) meeting on Wednesday, presided over by Vice President Kashim Shettima, has mandated all 36 states to submit inventory...

Tinubu to Chinese Premier: Africa holds vast opportunities for investment, growth

President Bola Tinubu says Africa, with its vibrant population, productive economy, and natural resources, holds vast opportunities for investment, growth, and development. At...

Paralympic Games: Sports Minister congratulates Esther Nworgu for winning paralympic silver medal

The Minister of Sports Development, Sen. John Enoh, has described the podium finish of powerlifter Esther Nworgu as heartwarming and uplifting, coming at...

Paralympic Games: Esther Nworgu wins silver at para-powerlifting event

Team Nigeria Powerlifter Esther Nworgu won silver medals in the women’s 41 kg para-powerlifting event on Wednesday. Persecondnews reports that it took four...

Fuel price hike: Tinubu never betrayed NLC, Presidency blasts Ajaero

The Presidency has slammed the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, over his comment that President Bola Tinubu betrayed labour...

Africa-China summit: FG signs MoU with Chinese firm on renewable energy

The Federal Government on Tuesday signed two Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with a Chinese company, Mutual Commitment Company (MCC), Limited, on renewable energy....

CAF Schools Football Champs: NFF, UBEC commit to fruitful collaboration

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) have agreed to a meaningful and fruitful collaboration that will see...

Paralympic Games: Team Nigeria Fails to Qualify for Para-Table Tennis Quarterfinals

Team Nigeria suffered two losses in the R16 ties at the ongoing Paralympic Games and missed out on a chance in the quarterfinals...

129 Dead In DR Congo Jail Break Attempt – Govt

At least 129 people were killed during a weekend prison break attempt at the largest jail in the Democratic Republic of the Congo,...

Austin Eguavoen at Super Eagles’ camp, addresses players

Super Eagles interim coach, Austin Eguavoen, is in Uyo, Akwa Ibom capital, at the Super Eagles’ camp to begin his job as he...

Turkish side Galatasaray, Napoli agree to loan deal for Osimhen

Napoli have reached an agreement with Galatasaray to sign Victor Osimhen on a one-year loan deal. The Nigerian international was unable to complete...