Reigning Olympic gymnastics champion Simone Biles has said “mental health concerns” were behind her shock dropping out from women’s gymnastics team final at the Tokyo Olympics. The 24-year-old American, widely considered to be the best gymnast of all time had been expected to feature in all six events at the Games that included a defence of her…
Airtel, UNICEF partner to empower Nigerian youthsTelecommunication company, Airtel Nigeria, says it has partnered with UNICEF to empower Nigerian youths through the newly launched Generation Unlimited (GenU) initiative. Telecommunication company, Airtel Nigeria, says it has partnered with UNICEF to empower Nigerian youths through the newly launched Generation Unlimited (GenU) initiative. Airtel in a statement on…
The Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan has fully vaccinated 90 percent of its eligible adult population within just seven days, after receiving vaccines via foreign donations, its health ministry has said. The tiny country, wedged between India and China and home to nearly 800,000 people, began giving out second doses on July 20 in a mass…
The Biden administration on Tuesday will announce a new push to expand business ties between US companies and Africa, with a focus on building needed digital, health and physical infrastructure on the continent, a senior United States official said. US industry executives welcome the interest but say dollar flows will lag until the Biden administration…
Armed men on motorbikes have killed at least 14 civilians in an attack in western Niger, near the restive border with Mali, the government said. The attack happened on Sunday at approximately 3pm (14:00 GMT), when the unidentified assailants arrived at the village of Wiye in the Banibangou district, about 50km (30 miles) from the…
Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara offered a hearty welcome to his predecessor Laurent Gbagbo on Tuesday as the rivals met for the first time since the West African country’s deadly 2010-11 conflict. Gbagbo, 76, has leapt into the spotlight since returning last month from Europe, where he won a landmark case at the International Criminal…
Akwa United are edging closer to their first ever league title and striker, Friday Ubong is optimistic they can wrap up the title as soon as possible.Friday Ubong was on target as the Promise Keepers trashed Jigawa Golden Stars 3-0 at the Nest of champions on Sunday.The victory put Akwa United six points clear on…
Nigeria’s striker Anthony Nwakaeme was for Trabzonspor in their pre-season game with Kasimpasa on MondayIt was the first pre-season goal for the energetic forward who finished last season with kine goals and six assists.Kasimpasa opened the scoring for Kasimpasa ten minutes into the game before the 32-year-old Nigerian equalized for Trabzonspor in the 25th-minute.Nwankwo was…
Leicester City defender Ashleigh Plumptre has taken to social media to express her happiness after attending an eight-day Nigeria training camp in Vosendorf, Austria ahead of the Aisha Buhari Cup.The Leicester-born Plumptre has earned 30 caps for England at U15, U17, U19 and U23 levels but qualifies to represent the Super Falcons through her paternal…
