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United States President Donald Trump has praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s leadership in addressing Nigeria’s security challenges, expressing support for the country’s efforts to combat terrorism and strengthen national security. The commendation was contained in a letter dated July 6, 2026, and made public by the Presidency on Monday in a statement issued by the…
The National Board for Technology Incubation (NBTI) has entered into a strategic partnership with UKALD Ltd. and the Commonwealth Businesswomen’s Network (CBWN) to launch the Commonwealth-NBTI NextGen Innovation Challenge 2027, a programme aimed at supporting innovation and entrepreneurship across all 56 Commonwealth member countries. In a statement signed by Ibrahim Agboola, Information and Public Relations…
The Endgame in Morocco: Where Redemption Meets Glory As the Moroccan sun sets over two magnificent stadiums this weekend, the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations 2025 reaches its denouement. What unfolds across 180 minutes of football transcends mere competition; it is a reckoning with history, a confrontation with destiny, and for four nations, a…
Africa’s Greatest Football Theatre Awaits Its Stars Sitting in front of my PC & reviewing my extensive notes, I’m reminded why AFCON remains football’s most unpredictable, emotionally charged tournament. Wednesday, January 14, 2026, will etch itself into continental folklore as four genuine heavyweights; Egypt, Nigeria, Morocco, and Senegal; prepare for semifinal battles that promise to…
Marrakech will host a high-stakes Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final on Saturday as Senegalese referee Issa Sy is set to oversee the clash between Nigeria and Algeria. The appointment comes after CAF reversed its earlier decision to assign Omar Artan, amid concerns over refereeing controversies at the tournament. Sy, who previously served as Video Assistant…