NBA and FIBA Basketball Without Borders Camp to Return to South Africa
The National Basketball Association (NBA) (https://www.NBA.com) and the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) today announced that the 19th edition of Basketball Without Borders (BWB) Africa will be held at the American International School of Johannesburg in South Africa from Friday, July 28 – Monday, July 31. This marks the 15th time that the NBA and FIBA’s global basketball development and […]
Tobi Amusan Wins Her 3rd Consecutive National Title in Benin
Fresh from winning her first Diamond League race in Stockholm, World Record holder, Tobi Amusan emerged as the new Nigerian national champion for a third consecutive time after she took apart the women’s 100m hurdles field at the ongoing National Trials in Benin City, Edo state, finishing in a time of 12.70s under drizzling rain. […]
Super Eagles drawn in Pot 1 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup African qualifiers
Nigeria’s Super Eagles have been drawn in Pot 1 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup African qualifiers, which draw will hold in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire on July 13, 2023. The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico. The seedings, released by the world football governing body yesterday, were […]
Taylor Swift Adds 14 Shows To Her Eras Tour
Taylor Swift has announced 14 extra European dates for her Eras tour, including three in the UK. The pop star will play extra nights in Liverpool, Edinburgh and London next June, in addition to the 10 dates she had already announced. However, the new shows rule out the possibility of Swift’s heavily-rumoured headline slot at […]
President Bola Tinubu Expresses Confidence in his Administration
President Bola Tinubu has expressed confidence that his administration is on the path to success despite the country’s challenges, saying Nigeria has no reason to fail the African continent. A statement by his Special Adviser on Special Duties, Communication, and Strategy, Dele Alake, said Tinubu disclosed this while receiving visiting Bank of America officials in […]
Taliban Order Closure of Beauty and Hair Salons in Afghanistan
The Taliban have ordered hair and beauty salons in Afghanistan to shut in the latest restriction faced by women. A Vice and Virtue Ministry spokesman said businesses had one month to comply, starting from July 2 when they were first informed of the move. The Taliban government has not explained what prompted the ban, or […]
Israeli Forces Ends West Bank Raid
Israeli forces have started withdrawing from Jenin refugee camp in the occupied West Bank. This ends a major two-day operation during which 12 Palestinians and one Israeli soldier have been killed. Gunfire and explosions could be heard across Jenin camp as the news emerged on Tuesday evening. The Israeli military said later that it had […]
Murray defeats Peniston in straight sets at Wimbledon
Andy Murray maintained his record of never losing in the Wimbledon first round with an encouraging victory over fellow Briton Ryan Peniston. Two-time champion Murray, ranked 40th in the world, claimed the win on Centre Court 6-3 6-0 6-1. British number one Cameron Norrie, a semi-finalist last year, also won 6-3 4-6 6-1 6-4 against […]
Asake debuts 12 songs on Billboard US Afrobeats Chart
With the release of his sophomore album, “Work of Art,” in 2023, which launched 12 songs on the Billboard US Afrobeats Chart, Asake continued his impressive streak. Asake‘s ‘Basquiat’ debuts at NO. 9 For debuts this week, 12 songs off Asake’s ‘Work of Art’ sophomore album debuted on the chart with ‘Sunshine’ at NO. 15, ‘Lonely’ at NO. 19, ‘Mogbe’ at NO. 21, ‘Olorun’ at NO. […]
Don Jazzy Reveals Johnny Drille is Married
Mavin Record boss, Don Jazzy shocked fans yesterday, when he revealed that label act, Johnny Drille is MARRIED. While wishing the singer’s wife a happy birthday, the Nigerian producer and talent manager had posted a photo taken with the COUPLE on the day of their wedding with a heartwarming caption. Johnny Drille had also later […]