LAGOS – The 2025 Headies Awards will forever remain one of the most memorable with many debutants making their mark. Nominations were received from 20 categories. The event, which is in its 17th edition, was hosted on Sunday at the Landmark Event Centre, Lekki, with the theme ‘Back to Base’, after two years abroad. Hosted…
NIAMEY – The Nigerien Armed Forces (FAN) has acquired Turkish-made Aksungur drones to enhance their aerial surveillance and strike capabilities, military officials confirmed. As part of the procurement, six pilots and six payload operators from Niger have completed specialised training at the Turkish Airlines Flight Academy. The programme included 330 hours of theoretical instruction 318…
CAIRO – Egyptian giants Al Ahly have officially parted ways with head coach Marcel Koller after a disappointing end to their TotalEnergies CAF Champions League campaign. The club confirmed the Swiss tactician’s departure on Saturday evening, following their semi-final exit at the hands of South Africa’s Mamelodi Sundowns. After a goalless draw in Pretoria, a…
CAIRO – Pyramids FC produced a dramatic late turnaround to beat South Africa’s Orlando Pirates 3-2 in the second leg of their CAF Champions League semi-final at the 30 June Air Defence Stadium, booking their first ever appearance in the continental showpiece against Mamelodi Sundowns. After a 0-0 stalemate in last weekend’s first leg in…
WINDHOEK – New Namibian President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah announced Thursday that her government will introduce free higher education at state universities and technical colleges starting next year. Nandi-Ndaitwah, who was sworn in as Namibia’s first female leader last month, made the announcement while delivering her State of the Nation speech to Parliament. “I am pleased to…
