Opeyori Wins Gold at Africa Badminton Championship
Anuoluwapo Opeyori, Nigeria's sole entry at the All Africa Individual Badminton Championships in Kampala, won unexpected gold on Sunday without a coach or any accompanying official. The Badminton Federation of…
West Africa’s Defense Chiefs Unveil $2.6 Billion Plan to Boost Regional Security
West Africa's defense chiefs have proposed a plan to deploy a 5,000-strong standby force to address the region's escalating security challenges, including military coups and violence. The proposal, which…
Breaking: AFCON Trophy Stolen From CAF Headquarters in Egypt
Reports have emerged of the Africa Cup of Nations trophy been “stolen” from the headquarters of the Egyptian Football Association in Cairo. This was confirmed to Goal by the Egyptian…
COVID Cases in Africa Increased by 52% in One Week, May Get Worse – WHO
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has said COVID-19 cases in Africa have increased by 52 percent in the past week. WHO director-general, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, disclosed this in a media…
Ghanaian President, Ministers Slash Salaries by 30% to Reduce Spending
Ghanaian President Nana Akufo-Addo and his ministers have cut their salaries by 30 percent under measures to reduce spending as the country struggles with higher fuel costs from the Ukraine…
Mpox Outbreak Spreads: WHO Sounds Alarm as Cases Reach 17,000
The World Health Organisation has declared the ongoing mpox outbreak in Africa a global health emergency. The declaration was made after a meeting with independent experts, and it is…
#LekkiMassacre: Ghanaian President Sympathizes With Victims, Calls For Calm
President of Ghana, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has condoled with the families of dead and injured victims of the infamous Lekki toll gate Massacre which took place on Tuesday, October…
Jonathan Appointed Chancellor of Ugandan University
Former Nigerian President, His Excellency, Dr. Goodluck Ebele Azikiwe Jonathan has been recently recognized and appointed as Chancellor of Cavendish University Uganda (CUU). The appointment is one of the numerous…
How Domestic Violence Can Be Curbed In African Culture — Seun Kurti
Seun Kuti, an Afrobeat singer, has debunked views by some people that domestic violence is part of the African culture.During an interview with Saturday Beats, he said;"I don’t like people…
Nigeria Joins European Development Bank as Its 77th Shareholder
Nigeria has joined the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) as its 77th shareholder. This marks a significant step in strengthening global financial partnerships and increasing access to development…