31 h. ago Peter Obi knocks Tinubu for not visiting Benue amid killings

By Seyi Babalola Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 election, has slammed President Bola Tinubu for failing to visit Benue State despite the ongoing killings. Obi said in a Monday morning post on X that it demonstrated Tinubu’s disregard for human life. He cited occurrences in India and South Africa as […] The post Peter Obi knocks Tinubu for not visiting Benue amid killings appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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42 h. ago Defender powers humanitarian efforts as Holgate Foundation embarks on latest expedition

By Moses Akaigwe Defender has reaffirmed its continued support for the Kingsley Holgate Foundation as it embarks on its latest humanitarian and conservation mission – the Greater Gorongosa Expedition. This journey from South Africa to Mozambique will see a fleet of legendary Defender vehicles play a crucial role in enabling the expedition team to deliver […] The post Defender powers humanitarian efforts as Holgate Foundation embarks on latest expedition appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Zambia’s President Not Wanted At Predecessor’s Funeral – Family

Zambia’s former President Edgar Lungu, who died last week, left instructions that his successor Hakainde Hichilema “should not be anywhere near” his body, a family spokesman has said. This is the latest development in the bitter feud over funeral plans for the late president following his death in South Africa at the age of 68. […]

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6 d. ago Nigerian Star Ocheme To Battle Guinea’s Camara As PFL Unveils Date, Venue For 2nd Event In Africa

The Professional Fighters League (PFL) is set to make its marks on the African continent with its inaugural event scheduled for 19th July 2025, in Cape Town, South Africa. In anticipation of this milestone, the PFL has revealed the details for its second event in Africa. Scheduled for Saturday, 9th August, the second event will […]

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7 d. ago Ayra Starr Shines As Best International Act At 2025 BET Awards

Nigerian music sensation Oyinkansola Aderibigbe, widely known as Ayra Starr, has won the 2025 BET Award for Best International Act. The 22-year-old singer outshone tough competitors, such as South Africa’s Tyla, Nigeria’s Rema, and Ghana’s Black Sherif, to claim the victory. The event held on Monday night at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles celebrates […] The post Ayra Starr Shines As Best International Act At 2025 BET Awards appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Nigeria, South Africa, Egypt hold over third of Africa’s $1.3trn external debt –Report

Nigeria, South Africa, and Egypt control more than one-third of Africa’s external debt, according to a new report from Afreximbank. The continent’s external debt burden is set to exceed $1.3 trillion by 2025,  with South Africa accounting for 13.1% of total external debt, Egypt holding 12.0%, and Nigeria responsible for 8.4%. The findings come as […] The post Nigeria, South Africa, Egypt hold over third of Africa’s $1.3trn external debt –Report appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Rivers Hoopers faces US Monastir in BAL Season 5 seeding game

2024 Basketball Africa League [BAL] bronze-medallists Rivers Hoopers will face Union Sportive Monastirienne at the placement tie on Saturday, June 7, ahead of the quarter-finals in Pretoria, South Africa. According to the Playoffs Team Ranking, the six-time Nigerian League Champions who sealed consecutive Playoffs appearances by finishing second in the Kalahari Conference with a 4-2 […] The post Rivers Hoopers faces US Monastir in BAL Season 5 seeding game appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Tobacco Control: Nigerian Govt Urged To Learn From New Zealand, South Africa

The federal government has been asked to learn from the contrasting experiences of New Zealand and South Africa in its quest towards dealing with the public health burden of tobacco use. A global health advocate, Yusuff Adebayo Adebisi stated this while reacting to a recent policy analysis titled: “A Tale of Two Nations” where he […]

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2 w. ago Juliet Ukah To Headline PFL Africa, Faces South Africa’s Niedermayr

The Professional Fighters League (PFL) has confirmed the complete lineup for its historic PFL Africa event, with Nigeria’s undefeated MMA sensation Juliet Ukah set to take centre stage. Ukah, who also serves with the Nigeria Police Force, is scheduled to face South Africa’s Ceileigh Niedermayr in a highly anticipated Women’s Strawweight Showcase Bout. This match […]

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2 w. ago PFL Africa: Nigeria’s Juliet Ukah takes center stage against South Africa’s Niedermayr

The Professional Fighters League (PFL) has finalised the full lineup for its historic PFL Africa event, and Nigeria’s undefeated MMA read more PFL Africa: Nigeria’s Juliet Ukah takes center stage against South Africa’s Niedermayr

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2 w. ago AGCOMS champions Nigeria’s agric mechanisation drive, backs FG’s tractor push

Chief Executive Officer of AGCOMS International Trading Limited, Chijioke Okoli, has said that Nigeria’s path to agricultural transformation lies in embracing advanced mechanisation technologies and aligning with global best practices. Speaking at the NAMPO Harvest Day in South Africa, Africa’s largest agricultural trade fair, Okoli said that despite Nigeria’s historically low mechanisation levels, recent policy […] The post AGCOMS champions Nigeria’s agric mechanisation drive, backs FG’s tractor push appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago John Mahama Condemns Trump’s ‘White Genocide’ Claim, Attack On Ramaphosa

Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama has issued a refutation on the claims of US President Donald Trump that the White minority in South Africa are facing genocide, describing the statement as not only untrue but an insult to Africans. President Trump had made claims of alleged persecution and genocide of White South Africans during the […]

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2 w. ago London hosts first Cultural Hangout Festival, honouring Africa Day

From Sola Ojo, Abuja In a vibrant celebration of African culture, heritage, and identity, London hosted the inaugural Cultural Hangout Festival (CHF) on May 25–26, to mark Africa Day. The festival, held in South Kensington, proudly endorsed by the African Union, brought together Africans, people of African descent, and global enthusiasts of African culture for […] The post London hosts first Cultural Hangout Festival, honouring Africa Day appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Dangote ends Nigeria’s reign as Africa’s biggest petrol importer

South Africa takes lead Nigeria, long known as Africa’s biggest importer of refined petroleum products, has ceded that position to read more Dangote ends Nigeria’s reign as Africa’s biggest petrol importer

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3 w. ago Mothers jailed for selling children in Ukraine, Brazil, Russia, US

Tribune Online Mothers jailed for selling children in Ukraine, Brazil, Russia, US In South Africa, Kelly Smith was recently convicted of trafficking and kidnapping her six-year-old daughter, Joshlin, who disappeared in February 2024. Mothers jailed for selling children in Ukraine, Brazil, Russia, US Tribune Online

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3 w. ago BAL: Rivers Hoopers Intensify Preparations In Abuja Ahead Of Pretoria Playoffs

2024 bronze-medallist Rivers Hoopers have arrived in Abuja to continue preparations for the Basketball Africa League (BAL) playoffs which begins in Pretoria, South Africa from Friday, June 6. The KingsMen will look to better their 2024 BAL appearance as they prepare in the country’s capital before travelling to South Africa. The six-time Nigerian champions were […]

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3 w. ago Trump’s photo of dead ‘white farmers’ shown Ramaphosa not from South Africa — Report

Tribune Online Trump’s photo of dead ‘white farmers’ shown Ramaphosa not from South Africa — Report However, during the contentious Oval Office meeting with Ramaphosa, Trump held up a printout of an article, accompanied by the photo, and said... Trump’s photo of dead ‘white farmers’ shown Ramaphosa not from South Africa — Report Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Trump’s image of dead ‘white farmers’ came from Reuters footage in Congo, not South Africa

U.S. President Donald Trump showed a screenshot of a Reuters video taken in the Democratic Republic of Congo as part read more Trump’s image of dead ‘white farmers’ came from Reuters footage in Congo, not South Africa

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3 w. ago Trump confronts South African leader with baseless claims of the systematic killing of white farmers – AP

President Donald Trump used a White House meeting to forcefully confront South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, accusing the country of read more Trump confronts South African leader with baseless claims of the systematic killing of white farmers – AP

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3 w. ago How Trump built on lies in confrontation with South Africa’s Ramaphosa over white persecution

In his White House meeting on Wednesday, President Trump showed President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa a social media video read more How Trump built on lies in confrontation with South Africa’s Ramaphosa over white persecution

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