Nigeria’s Super Falcons came from behind to secure a dramatic 3–2 victory over Morocco in a thrilling Women’s Africa Cup of Nations clash played on Saturday. Morocco took an early lead through Ghizlane Chebbak in the 12th minute, and doubled their advantage when Sanaâ Mssoudy found the back of the net in the 24th minute. However, Nigeria responded with a determined … [Read more...] about Super Falcons beat Morocco 3–2 to lift WAFCON trophy – PUNCH
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Pope Leo inaugural mass: Nigeria’s Tinubu, Peter Obi, Mrs Ojukwu, Kayode Fayemi in Vatican Rome (pics)
Niger New military leader expels French ambassador
By Reuters Boureima Balima and Moussa Aksar Niger's junta, which seized power in a coup on July 26, said on Friday it had ordered French ambassador Sylvain Itte to leave the country within 48 hours, as relations between the West African country and its former colonial ruler deteriorated further. Like recent coups in neighbouring Burkina Faso and Mali, the military … [Read more...] about Niger New military leader expels French ambassador
ELECTION DAY IN NIGERIA: VOTE FOR YOUR FREEDOM
"Nigerians vote on Saturday for a successor to President Muhammadu Buhari in a tightly fought race, with three frontrunners for the first time in the country's modern history. Nearly 90 million people are eligible to vote in the election, which is taking place as Africa's most populous democracy grapples with a multi-front security crisis, a sluggish economy and widening … [Read more...] about ELECTION DAY IN NIGERIA: VOTE FOR YOUR FREEDOM
