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ActionAid International has conducted an awareness session at Niamina Dankunku Senior Secondary School focused on protection for individuals living with disabilities under national legislation and international conventions. Advocate Mustapha Jeng told students that learners facing physical or...

Modou Njie from the Gambia Farmers' Union has praised the current nationwide engagement initiative for creating space where agricultural workers can voice their concerns without intimidation. The Secretary General highlighted that farmer participation in policy discussions remains essential for...

A Sierra Leonean man received both a fine and a compensation order after admitting to stealing money intended for business purchases in Dippa-Kunda. Emmanuel Morgan appeared before Principal Magistrate Sallah M'Bai at Kanifing Magistrates' Court and acknowledged taking cash from businessman Bai...

Habsa Yorke, a heritage site attendant for the National Centre for Arts and Culture in The Gambia, has died from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident while traveling to work. The 30-year-old lost control of her vehicle after swerving to avoid a child near Gueden and passed away after...

Senator Ned Nwoko has declared he will not reconcile with actress Regina Daniels, stating through a social media post that his primary concern involves encouraging her to pursue treatment. The Delta North representative alleged that substance abuse has influenced her conduct and led to...

Nigerian actress and producer Bimbo Ademoye has celebrated her father's entry into acting after he agreed to appear in her upcoming film. The performer shared social media footage showing herself dancing alongside her parent while joking that she offered him 30 billion naira to secure his...

London Mayor Sadiq Khan has praised Nigerian content creator Bemi Orojogun, known online as London Bus Aunty, after she secured the Video of the Year honor at the TikTok UK Awards. Khan highlighted how her enthusiasm for the city's red buses has resonated with audiences across Britain while...

Nigerian comedian Freedom Atsepoyi, known professionally as Mr Jollof, has issued an apology following an altercation with social media personality VeryDarkMan aboard a United Nigeria Airlines flight traveling from Asaba to Lagos. The entertainer posted a video statement acknowledging his...

Nigerian actress Iyabo Ojo has rejected allegations of her detention by police authorities, calling widespread reports completely fabricated. The performer used a social media platform to address supporters after wanted posters bearing her image circulated online, explaining that the materials...

All Things Education Consultants UK has launched its first under-17 secondary school football tournament at Greensprings School in Lekki, bringing together eight elite private institutions from Lagos. The competition combined talent identification with educational outreach as organizers sought...

Bournemouth winger Antoine Semenyo has a release clause worth 65 million pounds that clubs can activate during two weeks at the start of the upcoming transfer window, according to information obtained by a sports broadcaster. The provision in the Ghana international's contract allows potential...

The Nigeria Football Federation has issued an apology to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, federal authorities and citizens after the Super Eagles failed to reach the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The federation described the playoff loss to the Democratic Republic of Congo in Rabat as deeply disappointing...

Rivers State Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Barrister Chris Green, has delivered a harsh critique of Nigerian football following the Super Eagles' failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The former NFF Technical and Development Sub-Committee Chairman blamed years of structural...

Former Youth and Sports Development Minister Solomon Dalung has alleged that systemic corruption within Nigerian football administration continues to undermine the national team's international competitiveness. Writing on social media, Dalung linked repeated World Cup qualification failures...

Barau FC climbed out of the relegation zone after securing a victory over Rangers International FC at their home ground in Kano. Muhammed Umar and Joseph Kemin scored during the rescheduled match, delivering the promoted club's third triumph of the campaign. The result lifted Barau to 16th...

Sodiq Adeleke has pledged an aggressive performance when he challenges Durotimi Agboola for the national super bantamweight championship at GOtv Boxing Night 34 in Lagos. Adeleke captured the Mojisola Ogunsanya Memorial Trophy along with a 1 million naira prize at the previous edition held at...

YouTube personality Jake Paul will meet former heavyweight titleholder Anthony Joshua at the Kaseya Center in Florida, with Netflix streaming the eight-round contest featuring 10-ounce gloves. Paul holds a 12-1 record after defeating Mike Tyson and claiming a unanimous decision over Julio Cesar...

Lagos State All Progressives Congress Chairman Pastor Cornelius Ojelabi encouraged competitors to display strong abilities and cooperative spirit as his namesake football tournament commenced at Lagos State University of Education facilities in Oto-Ijanikin. The politician emphasized the event's...

The Confederation of African Football has announced presenters for its annual awards ceremony at Mohammed VI Polytechnic University in Rabat. Beninese musician Angelique Kidjo will co-host alongside Moroccan comedian Oualass during the evening, honoring excellence across African football. Kidjo...

The Nigeria Premier Football League has mourned the passing of Norbert Okolie, who worked as Media Director for Rangers International and previously chaired the Enugu State chapter of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria. League Media Director Harry Iwuala praised Okolie as among the most...