African Cup of Nations
13 Jan
Without a doubt, the 2023 African Cup of Nations (AFCON 2023) will be one of the most memorable in recent times, with the quality of key actors that will be gracing the grass in Cote d'Ivoire. Two of the teams participating at the competition boast of the top two strikers on the continent, in Nigeria's…
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The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has made plans to establish mobile courts at airports across the country to try passengers who are unmanageable. The Guardian reports that in the event of flight delays, cancellations, and other issues, some passengers resort to attacking airline/airport officials physically and, at other times, disrupt airport services. The NCAA…
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The Jerusalem court hearing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s corruption trial has postponed hearings set for next week as Netanyahu undergoes a prostate operation on Sunday. The hearings will now be held on January 6 and subsequent days. Netanyahu is charged with fraud, embezzlement and bribery. The accusations against him include that he granted the…
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Celtic opened up a 14-point lead at the top of the Scottish Premiership over Rangers with a 4-0 thrashing of St Johnstone, while their Glasgow rivals were held 2-2 at Motherwell on Sunday. Ahead of the traditional new year Old Firm clash on January 2 the destiny of the title already looks decided after another…
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No fewer than 518 new health professionals will join Ahmadu Bello University Teaching University (ABUTH) Zaria to mitigate the negative impact of `japa syndrome’ and strengthen healthcare delivery services at the hospital. Prof. Ahmed Umdagas, Chief Medical Director of the hospital, made this known in an interview on Sunday in Zaria. He stated that the…
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Napoli edged past struggling Venezia 1-0 on Sunday to move level on points with Serie A leaders Atalanta. Romelu Lukaku wasted a chance to put Napoli ahead in the 37th minute from the penalty spot. His effort was saved by visiting goalkeeper Filip Stankovic. Giacomo Raspadori scored the only goal after 70 minutes, slotting home…
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Revellers dressed in glitzy, colourful costumes danced down the streets of Calabar, southern Nigeria, this weekend as giant speakers blasted out Afrobeats for one of West Africa's most prestigious carnivals. Every December, the celebration draws nearly two million partygoers to the capital of Cross River state, organisers said. Calabar carnival, known as "Africa's Biggest Street…
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The Ahmadu Bello University Teaching University (ABUTH) Zaria is set to commence kidney transplant surgeries in 2025 towards bringing relief to patients with kidney failure and reversing medical tourism. Prof. Ahmed Umdagas, Chief Medical Director of the hospital, made this known in an interview on Sunday in Zaria. Umdagas said the Urology Centre…
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Croatians cast their votes Sunday to elect a new president, with the outspoken incumbent Zoran Milanovic appearing set to come out on top according to opinion polls. His likely main rival among the eight contenders for the largely ceremonial post is Dragan Primorac, backed by the ruling conservative HDZ party. The election comes as the…