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Lille Earned Only €7m from Victor Osimhen’s €70m Napoli Transfer

Ligue 1 side Lille earned a net sum of just €7 million from Victor Osimhen’s headline-making transfer to Napoli in 2020, despite the...

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Ghana’s President-elect Mahama Names Anti-Corruption Team Ahead of Inauguration

Ghana’s President-elect, John Dramani Mahama, has announced the formation of a dedicated anti-corruption task force as part of his commitment to tackle graft...

Sports

Ademola Lookman Named African Player of the Year

Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman has been named the African Player of the Year, an accolade that celebrates his outstanding performances and contributions to...

News

Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger Granted Six-Month Grace Period Following ECOWAS Exit

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has extended a six-month grace period to Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger following their formal...

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Sudan Crisis Deepens as 127 Civilians Killed in Escalating Violence

The ongoing conflict in Sudan turned deadlier this week as at least 127 people, most of them civilians, were killed in a surge...

Business

Nigeria’s Moove to Manage Waymo’s Self-Driving Fleet in Landmark Partnership

Nigerian mobility fintech company Moove has been tapped to manage Waymo’s self-driving vehicle fleet, marking a historic partnership with Alphabet’s autonomous driving division....

Editorial

Bitcoin Surges Past $106,000 with Renewed Investor Optimism

Bitcoin, the world’s largest cryptocurrency, surged past $106,000, marking a significant milestone as renewed investor confidence fuels demand in global financial markets. The...

News

Kenyan Man Sentenced to 50 Years for Killing LGBTQ Activist

A Kenyan court has sentenced a man to 50 years in prison for the brutal murder of prominent LGBTQ activist Edwin Chiloba, a...

Business

Nigeria’s Juicyway Raises $3 Million to Tackle FX Shortages for Businesses

Juicyway, a Nigerian cross-border payments startup addressing the country’s ongoing foreign exchange (FX) challenges, has secured $3 million in pre-seed funding. The investment...

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Tanzania’s CNG Adoption: A Promising Shift Hindered by Infrastructure Shortfalls

Tanzania is witnessing a burgeoning shift towards Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) as a viable alternative to traditional fuels like petrol and diesel, mirroring...

Shocking Bust in DR Congo: $800K Cash and Gold Bars Seized from Chinese Nationals

In a dramatic turn of events, three Chinese nationals were apprehended in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo with a staggering haul of...