Renaissance Berkane captured the African Confederation Cup after drawing 1-1 with Simba from Tanzania. The Moroccan team had built a strong lead from the first match. Joshua Motali put Simba ahead early during the 17th minute. Soumaïla Sidibe scored the tying goal for Berkane deep into stoppage...
Diego Simeone felt happy after Atlético Madrid beat Girona. The coach said his team still has more games to play this season. He liked the timing because it felt like the atmosphere they would face in America. His players started slowly but improved as the game continued. They found good spaces...
Atletico Madrid crushed Girona with four goals on the final day of La Liga action. The match marked the end of the 2024/2025 season as both teams wrapped up their campaigns. Alexander Sørloth became the star of the game when he found the net three separate times. The Norwegian striker opened the...
Ricky Nelson Mawere and David Nyabando probably never expected their work dispute would drag on for fifteen long years. These two men worked for Zimbabwe's Central Intelligence Organisation, known as the CIO. Their story shows what happens when government workers get suspended without proper...
Zimbabwe's Central Intelligence Organisation runs much more than spy operations. The secretive agency appears to control a vast network of businesses that generate money outside government oversight. These companies operate across multiple industries and provide the CIO with financial...
Marriage traditions run deep in Zimbabwe, but none spark more heated debate than bride price. Known locally as lobola or roora, this ancient practice has survived colonialism, independence, and globalization. Yet beneath the surface of cultural pride lies a complex web of gender inequality...
Lobola represents one of the most significant traditions in many African cultures. This practice involves the groom's family presenting gifts or payment to the bride's family before marriage. Many people see lobola as a way to unite two families rather than just two individuals. The custom...
Shona men must pay a bride price to marry women from their culture as proof of love and commitment. The ceremony has nine stages and can take several years to complete. A go-between person visits the bride's family first to announce marriage intentions and ask permission. Families check if the...
Many young people feel confused about traditional marriage customs after heated social media debates. The bride price ceremony creates frustration among couples living outside their home countries. Modern practices differ from old traditions and leave families arguing about proper procedures...
Havilla University Vice Chancellor Silvanus Obi-Abang told 70 new students to stay focused on their education during weekend ceremonies. The professor warned freshmen to avoid joining secret cults and other criminal groups on campus. He spoke at the 2024/2025 matriculation event held at the main...
Niger State Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago told Bida town residents to watch out for people trying to steal their land. He spoke during a public meeting about the New Bida Development Plan that leaders organized for community members. The governor urged people to plant trees that make money to...
Police Chief Kayode Egbetokun launched a special team to guard schools across Benue State during Friday events at Makurdi. Assistant Inspector-General Zacharia Achinyan spoke for Egbetokun at the Safe School Initiative ceremony. The top officer said protecting students and teachers needs...
Supreme Court Chief Registrar Kabir Akanbi asked court reporters to write fair and balanced stories about judges across Nigeria. He wants journalists to protect the court system through careful research and honest reporting of legal activities. Akanbi spoke during a weekend meeting with the...
Police Chief Kayode Egbetokun started a new school protection team for Benue State during Friday ceremonies at Makurdi. Assistant Inspector-General Zacharia Achinyan represented Egbetokun at the Safe School Initiative launch event. The police leader believes protecting students and teachers...
American Veterans of Igbo Descent attacked National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu for connecting IPOB to terrorist activities—the group called Ribadu's accusations false statements and dangerous hate speech against innocent people. Chief Dr Sylvester Onyia signed the statement that condemned the...
Senior lawyer Yemi Oke accused four police officers of stealing 151.5 million naira from a Nigerian man living abroad. The officers grabbed Segun Okubajo at his Lagos apartment without any criminal charges against him. Police broke into his home with guns and shut off all security cameras before...
Professor Pat Utomi revealed that former President Umaru Musa Yar'Adua wanted him to become a government minister. The economist and political activist refused the job offer because he wanted to keep speaking freely. Yar'Adua served as Nigeria's leader from 2007 until he died in May 2010. Utomi...
Nigeria plans to deepen Lekki Deep Seaport through new dredging work that will cost 1.5 billion dollars. Port Authority Managing Director Abubakar Dantsoho announced that the water depth will grow from 16.5 meters to 17 meters. Officials want the final depth to reach 19 meters when all...
People from the Obegu Awkunanaw community led protests against police harassment and arrests of their young men. Traditional ruler Igwe Mich Nnukwu blamed Private Estate International West Africa Limited for causing their troubles. The company used drones to survey the community land and claimed...
Armed criminals killed two community guards during a Saturday night raid on Birchi village near Katsina State. The bandits attacked local people but faced strong resistance from vigilante members and residents. Several other defenders suffered wounds during the battle against the armed gang...
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