Thursday, October 8, 2026

South Africa

June 23, 2024

Super Eagles can still qualify for 2026 World Cup: Mutiu Adepoju

To address the Eagles’ recent struggles, the NFF has announced that a foreign coach would be hired for the team.

Mutiu Adejoju (Credit: Goal)
June 23, 2024

Heads must roll, says Tinubu as civil servants who relocated abroad continue receiving salaries

Their supervisors and department heads must also be punished for aiding and abetting the fraud under their watch,” Mr Tinubu said.

President Bola Tinubu
June 20, 2024

We have lots of issues in common; let’s work together, Tinubu tells Ramaphosa

“I really enjoyed your speech at the ceremony. I was delighted to listen to you,” Mr Tinubu told South African President Cyril Ramaphosa.

President Bola Tinubu and President Cyril Ramaphosa
June 17, 2024

Tinubu to attend inauguration of South African president Tuesday 

The inauguration of Mr Ramaphosa follows his re-election as president for a second term.

President Bola Tinubu and Cyril Ramaphosa
June 17, 2024

Africa ‘greatest victim’ of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Ghana’s president declares

The Ghanaian president called for Russia and China to join in peace talks to end the Ukraine war.

Putin and Zelensky in military camouflage
June 14, 2024

Nigeria among top five countries streaming Amapiano globally: Spotify

Ms Okumu noted that the COVID-19 pandemic proved to be a game-changing year for Amapiano’s growth on the platform.

Spotify
June 14, 2024

South Africa’s Ramaphosa set to be re-elected despite ANC hammering

Mr Ramaphosa was elected ANC leader in late 2017 on a pledge to clean up the party’s image and revitalise South Africa’s economy.

South African president, Cyril Ramaphosa
June 10, 2024

2026 WC Qualifiers: Sports minister summons NFF over Super Eagles poor results

Mr Enoh emphasised that Nigerian football fans demand and deserve answers and accountability from the NFF.

Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan-Enoh
June 10, 2024

Nigeria’s World Cup dream dims as Benin Republic defeats Super Eagles

The Super Eagles are now fifth in the qualification group with three points from four games.

Super Eagles
June 10, 2024

Why minimum wage is a bad idea

The main challenge for Nigeria has been the tendency, especially among states, the main power blocs, to prioritise rent and politics over creativity and competition.

Labour union members protesting over new minimum wage