5 Africans lead race for FIFA’s Best Young Player award at 2026 World Cup
Africa's next generation of football talent has taken centre stage at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with five youngsters emerging as leading contenders for the FIFA Best Young Player Award.
Real Madrid’s Mendy to stand trial after dog attacked teenager
Real Madrid defender Ferland Mendy will stand trial after one of his dogs allegedly attacked a teenager and two other dogs after escaping from his property, according to Spanish reports on Tuesday.
Flood: NEMA intensifies early warning campaign, seeks stronger inter-agency collaboration
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has called for stronger collaboration among government agencies and other stakeholders to improve preparedness and response to floods and other disasters across the country.
CAF rejects plan to expand Africa Cup of Nations from 24 to 28 countries
A proposal to expand the Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON from 24 to 28 teams has been rejected, the Guardian UK has learned.
Not voting in elections is a sin, CAN chairman tells Christians
The Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Nasarawa State, Rev. Dr. Sunday Emma, has urged Christians to participate actively in elections, saying failure to exercise their civic responsibility by voting amounts to a sin.
‘Cybersecurity critical to Africa’s digital growth’
Global payments technology company, Mastercard, has said cybersecurity is fundamental to driving economic resilience and growth across Africa. The company made the assertion as Africa’s digital economy is projected to reach $1.5 trillion by 2030, underscoring the urgent need for stronger collaboration to tackle rising cyber threats. According to Mastercard, cybercrime is increasing sharply across […]
