South Africa Withdraws Asylum Directive After Anti-Migrant Clashes
South Africa has withdrawn a directive requiring refugee reception offices to process asylum applications following violent anti-immigrant protests in Johannesburg and Durban that left vehicles burned and foreign-owned businesses looted. Violence broke out on Thursday in Soweto, Johannesburg, and Durban, a coastal city in the east of the country, following demonstrations organised by groups opposing […]
Only 20 African Nations Eligible to Vote for 2026 Ballon d’Or
Only 20 African countries hold voting rights for this year’s Ballon d’Or award, governed by criteria that restrict the international journalist jury to the top 100 nations in the FIFA world rankings. Under the 2026 regulations, the selection panel was finalized using the official FIFA rankings published on September 8. Each eligible journalist is tasked […]
King Oyo’s Body Returns to Uganda Ahead of Burial
The body of Uganda’s King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV has been returned to the country ahead of his burial on September 12, following his death in the United States at the age of 34. The Tooro monarch, who was recognised by Guinness World Records as the world’s youngest reigning king, died last week […]
US Court Blocks Trump Visa Ban Affecting Nigerians
A United States federal court has blocked a policy introduced by President Donald Trump that suspended immigrant visa processing for citizens of Nigeria and 74 other countries. US District Judge Jeannette Vargas issued the ruling on Friday in the Southern District of New York, declaring that the policy exceeded the legal authority of the US […]
UNILORIN Professor Esere Receives APROCON Fellowship Award
Professor of Guidance and Counselling at the University of Ilorin, Mary Ogechi Esere, has received the Fellowship Award of the Association of Professional Counsellors in Nigeria (APROCON) for her contributions to the development of counselling education and practice in Nigeria. The award was presented to Esere on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at the Convocation Arena […]
FAAN Tightens Ebola Screening at Airports
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has announced enhanced health surveillance measures at international airports following the recent Ebola Virus Disease outbreak reported in parts of Central Africa. In a statement issued on Wednesday by FAAN’s Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Henry Agbebire, the authority said it is collaborating with the Nigeria […]
Chelle Hints At Tactical Change Ahead Of Morocco Semi-Final
Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle has suggested a possible tactical shift ahead of Nigeria’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations semi-final against Morocco on Wednesday. Speaking to the media on Tuesday, Chelle acknowledged that some of his players are showing signs of fatigue after a demanding tournament schedule. The Malian coach has predominantly used a […]
