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African football’s governing body, the Confederation of African Football (Caf), has launched an investigation into political remarks made by Nelson Mandela’s grandson during the opening ceremony of the African Nations Championship (CHAN) in Algeria. In a statement, Caf said it will “assess whether there was compliance” with rules laid out by both Caf and the world governing body Fifa. The Moroccan Football Federation (FMRF) sent Caf a protest after the comments made at the CHAN opening ceremony on Friday, 13 January, where Zwelivelile Mandela was a guest of the local organizing committee. Both the ceremony and the tournament’s opening match,…

The Nigeria LNG Ltd. says its plant on Bonny Island is still active despite a force majeure declared in October 2022 and feed gas supply challenges. Mr. Andy Odeh, General Manager, External Relations and Sustainable Development, NLNG, confirmed this in a statement on Monday in Lagos. Odeh said the plant continued to produce LNG and Liquefied Petroleum Gas commensurate with the feed gas it received from its upstream gas suppliers. “In addition to ensuring steady operation, NLNG remains committed to its culture of transparency and maintains consistent communication with key stakeholders on developments in the upstream sector. “The company is…

After several years of consecutive decline, the number of journalists killed worldwide rose to 86 last year from 55 in 2021, representing a 36 percent rise, the UN cultural organization. UNESCO reported on Monday. More than half the murders occurred in Latin America and the Caribbean, with most media workers killed in Mexico, followed by Ukraine and Haiti. “The authorities must redouble their efforts to put an end to these crimes and ensure that perpetrators are convicted because indifference is a major factor in this climate of violence,” said UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay said on Monday. The number of media…

China’s population has fallen for the first time in 60 years, with the national birth rate hitting a record low – 6.77 births per 1,000 women. The population in 2022 – 1.4118 billion – fell by 850,000 from 2021. China’s birth rate has been declining for years, prompting a slew of policies to slow the trend. But seven years after scrapping the one-child policy, it has entered what one official described as an “era of negative population growth”. The birth rate in 2022 was also down from 7.52 in 2021, according to China’s National Bureau of Statistics, which released the…

An Ikeja Special Offences Court was presented with the case of an actor, Temitayo Ogunbusola, who stabbed his neighbor, Oladotun Osho, to death with a knife following a disagreement over the payment of an N1,000 electricity bill. An Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP), Kazeem Oladimeji from the State Criminal Investigation Department, SCID, Panti, Lagos gave the narration before Justice Olubunmi Abike-Fadipe. Led in evidence by the state prosecuting counsel, Adebanke Ogunde, during resumed proceedings, ASP Oladimeji told the court that he and other members of his team investigated a case of murder involving the defendant. ASP Oladimeji told the court…

Nigeria’s Jenni O has made history as the first BBTitans housemate to step foot in the Diary Room. The health and safety specialist made diary room history when Biggie asked for a housemate’s help with an errand. A happy Jenni O was quick to offer her assistance but is yet to spill what errand Biggie sent her or her experience in the room with other housemates. 20 new housemates storm reality TV show Bbtitans After the assistance, Jenni O carried on with other housemates while getting to know other housemates in the company of her fellow Nigerian, Yvonne.

Nigerian superstars, Burna Boy, Wizkid, and Davido, clinched awards on Sunday night at the prestigious All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) which took place in Dakar, Senegal. Grammy award-winning Burna Boy bagged the Best Act in Africa award at the eighth edition of the event. He also clinched the Best Album of the Year award, beating the likes of South Africa’s Kabza De Small, and Cote D’Ivoire’s Didi B, among others. However, the Ivorian singer, Didi B, won the Song of the Year Award. While Wizkid bagged the Best Act in West Africa award, Davido clinched the Best Male Act in…

LeBron James became only the second player in NBA history to score 38,000 career points on Sunday as he inches closer to Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s all-time record. James, playing in his 20th NBA season, needed 11 points to reach 38,000 points and hit a mid-range jumper in the first quarter of the Los Angeles Lakers home game against the Philadelphia 76ers to move past the milestone. James eventually finished with 35 points but it was a bittersweet night as the Lakers lost 113-112. The 38-year-old forward, who started his career with the Cleveland Cavaliers and also played for the Miami Heat,…

Twenty housemates drawn from Nigeria and South Africa have stormed the maiden edition of Africa’s topmost reality TV show, Big Brother Titans. Bbtitans, as it would be mostly called, holds in South Africa with the housemates battling for the ultimate prize of $100,000. The housemates include 10 Nigerians and 10 South Africans. Big Brother Naija: 349,400 online mentions recorded after pool party They are Nelisa, Yemi Cregx, Blaq Boi, Olivia, Khosi, Nana, Ipeleng, Juicy Jay, Mmeli, Thabang, Jaypee, Marvin, Yaya, Ebubu, Khehla, Tsatsii, Jenni O, Kanaga Jnr, Lukay, Justin and Yvonne. Afro Beats legend D’banj thrilled at the opening ceremony…

A former female member of Afghanistan’s parliament has been killed by unknown gunmen at her home in Kabul, police said. Mursal Nabizada and her guard were shot dead and her brother was injured in Sunday’s attack, police said. “The security forces have started a serious investigation regarding the case to find the criminals,” police said in a statement. Nabizada had been a lawmaker until the Taliban took over as foreign forces withdrew in 2021 when many politicians fled the country. Nabizada had been elected as a member of the lower house of parliament in 2018 to represent Kabul, according to…