Morocco
11 Feb
A 5.2-magnitude earthquake rattled Morocco with no reported damage or casualties, the state media said Tuesday, sparking panic nearly a year and a half after a quake killed thousands. Citing Morocco's National Institute of Geophysics, the official MAP news agency said the earthquake struck the northwestern province of Ouezzane at 11:48 pm (2248 GMT) on…
6 Feb
A delegation of Yobe Government officials led by Alhaji Baba Wali, the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), is in Morocco to explore partnerships in fertilizer production and other critical sectors. This is contained in a statement by Alhaji Mamman Mohammed, Gov. Mai Mala Buni’s Director-General, Press and Media Affairs in Damaturu on Thursday. He…
27 Jan
The Super Eagles have been drawn to face Tunisia, Uganda and Tanzania in Group C of the 2025 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) conducted the draw on Monday in a ceremony at the Mohammed V National Theatre in Rabat. The draw ceremony featured African football legends such…
27 Jan
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has unveiled six cities in Morocco that will host matches of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The selection process, conducted by CAF, Fédération Royale Marocaine de Football and the Local Organizing Committee, also revealed nine stadiums for the tournament. The cities are Rabat, Casablanca, Agadir, Marrakech, Fes…
23 Dec
Africa Cup of Nations hosts Morocco and title-holders the Ivory Coast are likely to be among the top seeds when the draw for the 2025 tournament is made in Rabat on January 27. A Confederation of African Football official told AFP on condition of anonymity as he is not an official spokesperson that the latest…
11 Dec
The Federation of International Football Association (FIFA) on Wednesday confirmed Morocco, Spain and Portugal as the joint hosts of the 2030 World Cup. According to FIFA President, Gianni Infantino, their joint bid was uncontested and ratified at an online FIFA Congress, with the English and Welsh Football Associations supporting it. The 2030 World Cup will…
10 Dec
Barring any last-minute hitches, players and officials of Nigeria’s U15 Boys, Future Eagles are expected to depart the country in the early
1 Nov
A Nigerian pastor with the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Olusegun Oluleye, was honoured at a capacity-building workshop in Morocco for returning an overpayment of 430 Moroccan Dirhams. Oluleye, an employee of the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), attended the event in Morocco with his team and colleagues, organised by the North East Consultancy Limited.…
10 Oct
Parts of the Sahara Desert, one of the driest places on Earth, have been transformed into blue lagoons following a rare downpour.
10 Oct
When Madagascar host the Gambia in a 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier on Friday they will play in the Moroccan city of Casablanca -- 8,250 kilometres (5,125 miles) from the Indian Ocean country. The Malagasy are one of 16 teams forced to seek neutral venues for matchday 3 and 4 fixtures because they lack…
28 Aug
Whether you are seeking adventure, relaxation, or a deep dive into the local culture, Morocco’s top destinations promise an unforgettable journey. In Morocco, a country where ancient traditions blend seamlessly with modern charm, every corner you turn holds an exciting discovery for you to explore. From Guardian Life’s trip to the Kingdom of Light, these…
6 Jul 2024
Whether you are seeking adventure, relaxation, or a deep dive into the local culture, Morocco's top destinations promise an unforgettable journey. In Morocco, every corner you turn holds a discovery for you to explore. From our trip to the Kingdom of Light, these places are the top destinations to visit in Morocco. Jamaa El Fna…
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Nigerian singer Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has made history as the first African female artiste to surpass 1 billion streams on Spotify. She achieved this milestone through her contribution to Future’s hit song 'Wait For U', which also features Canadian rapper Drake. Released in May 2022, the track samples Tems’ song Higher and…
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Following the weekend killing of Hafsoh Lawal, a final-year student of the Kwara State College of Education, by a Facebook lover, Abdulrahman Bello, in Ilorin, the Emir of Ilorin and Chairman of the Kwara State Traditional Rulers Council, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, has directed all Muslim clerics to prioritise moral lectures in their weekly Friday khutbah…
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Stakeholders advocating for effective cancer treatment have called on government at all levels to implement free treatment of childhood cancer in all government hospitals. The stakeholders made the call on Saturday in Abuja at a programme organised by Ndiassam Foundation, an NGO, to commemorate the 2025 childhood cancer day, an event celebrated annually on Feb.15.…
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The Police in Ondo State have arrested seven suspected kidnappers, and rescued one victim between Feb.13 and 15 at various places across the state. Mr Wilfred Afolabi, Commissioner of Police (CP) made the disclosure while speaking with newsmen in Akure. Afolabi, who said that the arrest followed the intelligence gathering and used of technical support,…
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In June 2022, the creator of Squid Game revealed in an interview with Variety that six of his teeth fell out during production. However, in a later interview with BBC ahead of season 2’s premiere, Hwang Dong-hyuk clarified that he actually lost “eight or nine” teeth due to stress. The link between stress and tooth…
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The Kwara State College of Arabic and Islamic Legal Studies (CAILS) has secured full accreditation and approval for its six National Diploma (ND) programmes from the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE.) CAILS recently presented the programmes for accreditation and resource verification. According to the accreditation report, National Diploma (ND) Accounting and ND Computer Science…
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Troops of Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) have neutralised two suspected kidnappers and rescued four abducted victims in Jema’a Local Government Area of Kaduna State. Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama, a security pundit, that the operation followed a distress call on February 14 at around 8 pm regarding the kidnapping of passengers along the Kafanchan-Kwoi road…
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Arsenal ignored their injury woes to close the gap on Premier League leaders Liverpool as Mikel Merino inspired a 2-0 win against Leicester, while Omar Marmoush's hat-trick fired Manchester City's 4-0 rout of top four rivals Newcastle on Saturday. Mikel Arteta's side were in danger of wasting a chance to put pressure on Liverpool in…
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Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso was not willing to concede the title despite Saturday's 0-0 home draw with Bayern Munich which leaves them eight points behind the league leaders. Defending champions Leverkusen were dominant but could not break through a Bayern side who sat back, safe in the knowledge a draw would maintain their lead…
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Napoli were held to a 2-2 draw at Lazio on Saturday after Boulaye Dia scored late on as the Italian Serie A leaders thought they were set to move four points clear of Inter Milan. Senegal attacker Dia rolled home a smart low finish in the 87th minute in Rome to deny Napoli victory and…