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South Africa

February 27, 2024

Nigeria’s foreign policy focuses on Africa, says defence ministry

The permanent secretary of the Ministry of Defence, Ibrahim Kana, has described Nigeria’s foreign policy as Afrocentric.

Nigerian Ministry of Defence
February 25, 2024

NDLEA intercepts containers laden with illicit drugs, arms from South Africa

The consignment was intercepted at the Tincan seaport in Lagos, according to NDLEA spokesperson Femi Babafemi.

NDLEA
February 22, 2024

Cost of Living Crisis: A personal story

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu campaigned for his current job, knowing full well there wouldn’t be a honeymoon from day one.

A composite of President Bola Tinubu and protesting Nigerian youths
February 21, 2024

South Africa sets May 29 for 2024 elections

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has determined May 29 as the date for this year’s national and provincial elections.

South African president, Cyril Ramaphosa (Credit: Bloomberg
February 15, 2024

Eagles move up 14 spots in FIFA ranking after AFCON silver win

The newly-crowned African champions Cote d’Ivoire, sits in 39th place having moved up by 10 spots.

Super Eagles
February 14, 2024

Nigeria must join BRICS for economic prosperity: Femi Falana

Mr Falana said the CBN circulars would not solve the forex crisis facing Nigeria.

Femi Falana
February 13, 2024

South Africa’s minimum wage higher because Nigeria is poorer: Onanuga

“Start from minimum wage: when you compare our country to South Africa. South Africa’s minimum wage is about $240 per month,” said Mr Onanuga.

South Africans, Bayo Onanuga
February 9, 2024

Nigerians with heart conditions warned against watching AFCON final

Reports said about four Nigerians died while watching the Eagles’ semi-final match against South Africa on Wednesday.

Super Eagles celebrating
February 8, 2024

Loss to Nigeria difficult to accept, says South Africa’s coach

“I think we were the best team in the first half. We got the best chances.’’

Bafana Bafana
February 8, 2024

Sports minister, Oliseh hail Eagles’ win against Bafana Bafana

The three-time African champions defeated their South African counterparts 4-2 on penalties.

Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan-Enoh