Author: Akintayo Adams

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has appointed Malawian Philip Nkhakananga as the center referee for the Super Eagles’ 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matchday three fixture against Libya. Nkhakananga will be assisted by his fellow Malawians Clemence Kanduku and Joseph Nyauti, who will serve as assistant referees one and two, respectively. Botswana’s Keabetswe Dintwa has been named the fourth official, while Munkaila Nassam Adam from Ghana will take on the role of match commissioner. Issaka Boubacar from Niger will serve as the referee assessor, with Mayowa Akingbemisilu assigned as the broadcast venue manager. The Super Eagles are set…

Many African nations grapple with an ongoing energy crisis, compounded by a series of reforms in their oil and gas sectors. Despite these challenges, there is a common belief that African countries still maintain some of the lowest gasoline (petrol) prices worldwide. Here is a list of countries with the cheapest petrol prices on the continent of Africa: 1. Libya – ₦52 per Litre Libya tops the list with the cheapest fuel prices not just in Africa but globally. This is largely attributed to the country’s vast oil reserves and government subsidies, which continue despite ongoing political instability. The heavy…

Rivers State Governor, Sim Fubara, will swear in the newly elected local government chairmen today (Sunday) at 4:00 p.m. The ceremony will take place at the Executive Council Chambers of the Government House in Port Harcourt. This was announced in a statement by the Secretary to the State Government, Tammy Danagogo. The Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) declared the results, with the Action Peoples Party (APP) winning 22 out of 23 local government areas. The statement reads: “His Excellency, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, GSSRS, Governor of Rivers State, will today, Sunday, October 6, 2024, swear in the newly elected Council…

There are some countries, out of the 54 in Africa where workers, particularly salaried employees, are well paid. According to recent statistics, Morocco leads with an average monthly salary of around $2,031, followed closely by South Africa with approximately $2,026. Tunisia ranks third with an average of $1,348 per month. Kenya and Algeria round out the top five, with average salaries of $1,291 and $1,273 respectively. Here are the top 10 African countries where workers, particularly salaried employees, earn the best salaries due to favorable economic conditions and a high demand for skilled labor: Morocco Morocco tops the list with…

Barcelona have confirmed that they will not return to Camp Nou until the second half of the 2024/25 season, extending their temporary stay at Estadi Olimpic. The club had initially planned to move back in December 2024 but has now delayed this due to ongoing redevelopment work. Since leaving Camp Nou at the end of the 2022/23 season, Barcelona have been playing at the smaller Estadi Olimpic, which has a capacity of 55,926, significantly down from Camp Nou’s 99,000. Upon completion, the renovated Camp Nou will host around 105,000 spectators, making it the largest stadium in Europe. The delay has…

Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz has announced that United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is banned from entering Israel due to his perceived failure to condemn Iran’s missile attack on the country. This action follows the death of key figures from Hezbollah, Hamas, and Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), after which Iran retaliated against Israel. Katz’s statement criticizes Guterres for not only failing to condemn Iran but also for not denouncing Hamas’ attacks on Israel on October 7. Katz also condemned Guterres for not moving forward with officially labeling Hamas as a terrorist organization, further accusing him of sympathizing with…

Abdulmumuni Abiola, one of the sons of the late Moshood Kasimawo Olawale Abiola, has declared that he will never forgive his elder brother, Kola Abiola, due to unresolved issues surrounding the family inheritance. In a recent appearance on the Mic On Podcast hosted by Seun Okinbaloye, Abdulmumuni accused Kola of withholding funds and assets willed to Abiola’s children, despite the completion of necessary procedures, including blood tests to determine the rightful heirs. Abdulmumuni explained that their father had willed £650,000 to his first four wives, with £150,000 allocated to his late mother, Kudirat Olayinka Abiola. “We did blood tests so…

The newly crowned Asagba of Asaba, His Royal Majesty, Obi (Prof) Epiphany Azinge, SAN, has firmly declared that while he welcomes advice and constructive criticism, he will not tolerate palace gossip in any form. The monarch made this clear during his coronation ceremony on Saturday, where the Ochendo Asagba (Regent), Engr. Louis Edozien, transferred the staff of office, symbolizing leadership, through the Onihe of Asaba, Chief Ubaka Atu. Obi Azinge paid homage to his predecessor, the late Asagba, Obi Prof. Chike Edozien, acknowledging the unmatched vision and foundation laid by the former leader. He vowed to continue building on this…

The Action Peoples Party (APP) has won 22 out of 23 chairmanship positions in the recently concluded local government elections in Rivers State. Retired Justice Adolphus Enebeli, the Chief Election Officer of the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC), made the announcement on Saturday in Port Harcourt. Enebeli stated that the results for Etche Local Government Area have been delayed due to ongoing collation. Additionally, the 319 councillorship seats’ results, including that of Etche LGA, will be announced at a later date. Get instant and latest news updates via Our WhatsApp Community, X/Twitter or Google News online channel.

Minister of Finance Wale Edun has announced that the Nigerian government officially commenced the Naira-for-crude sale deal with Dangote Refinery on October 1, 2024. The announcement was made in a statement released on the Ministry of Finance’s official X account on Saturday, confirming that the move aligns with the Federal Executive Council’s (FEC) directive. Edun noted that stakeholders met on October 3, 2024 to review the implementation of this initiative, which aims to stabilize the price of petrol and manage the local currency’s role in the petroleum market. Present at the meeting were key government and industry figures, including representatives…