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Tokyo 2020 Olympic boxing qualifiers to begin with African event in Senegal
A total of 33 places in the boxing tournament at Tokyo 2020 will be up for grabs at the African Olympic qualifier beginning in Dakar tomorrow.
Nigeria boxers to stage protest after missing Olympics qualifier
Nigeria boxers have threatened to protest the country’s non-appearance at the qualifying tournament for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics in Dakar, Senegal from February 20 to 29.
Emirates halts flights to Lagos, hundreds stranded in Ghana
Dubai-based mega carrier, Emirates Airlines, has stopped flight operations to Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos until the airport’s Instrument Landing System (ILS) is fixed.
![US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said he had spoken to Turkey's Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu, but did not elaborate on how the protections would be achieve [Anadolu]](https://www.today.ng/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/13071019-324x235.jpg "US top envoy Mike Pompeo makes first trip to Africa")
US top envoy Mike Pompeo makes first trip to Africa
The United States is discussing military cuts in Africa, has tightened visa rules for Africans and President Donald Trump notoriously was quoted as disparaging the continent with a vulgar epithet.
Lagos-bound passengers stranded in Ghana, Senegal
Hundreds of Lagos-bound passengers are said to be stranded in Accra, Ghana, Dakar, Senegal and Cotonou, Benin Republic as poor visibility continued at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos.
Why African countries seek greater role in Libya peace process
African Union leaders are expected to renew calls for greater involvement in efforts to resolve Libya's long-running conflict at a summit held on Thursday in the Republic of the Congo.
Dakar Rally: Portuguese rider Paulo Goncalves dies after crash
Portuguese motorbike rider Paulo Goncalves has died after a crash during Sunday’s Dakar Rally seventh stage, organisers announced.
Senegal’s remote cannabis growers evade crackdown
Most Senegalese farmers sell peanuts and vegetables, but in one hamlet lost in a mangrove swamp in the West African country's south, only one crop is commercially viable -- cannabis.
Golf prodigy Iyene Essien to represent Nigeria at 2022 Summer Youth Olympics in Dakar
Iyene was the youngest invitee at the just-completed Nigeria Ladies open championship in Abuja, that held from Nov 13th to Nov 19th. In February 2019, she captained the Nigeria Girls team to Botswana for the Africa Junior Golf Championship in Botswana
Guinea-Bissau presidential elections head to second round
Guinea-Bissau voters go to the polls for a second round of voting in December to decide on their next president. Results of the first round show that no candidate garnered the 50 percent needed to win outright.
Premier League sharpshooters in Africa as CAN qualifying begins
English Premier League sharpshooters Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Sadio Mane and Mohamed Salah flew to Africa this week, seeking goals as 2021 Cup of Nations (CAN) qualifying kicks off.
Federal government denies report of attack on Nigerian embassy in Benin
The Federal Government has denied reports of attack on the Nigerian Embassy in Benin Republic.
Cabo Verde airline launches in Nigeria
Cabo Verde Airline, the national carrier of the Cape Verde Islands, will commence direct flights from Lagos, Nigeria to Cape Verde on December 9, 2019.
Cape Verde carrier begins direct Lagos flights
The national carrier of the Cape Verde Islands, Cabo Verde Airlines said on Tuesday that it would begin direct flights from Lagos to Cape Verde on December 9.
WAFU Cup: Imama Amapakabo hopeful as Eagles tackle Togo again
Super Eagles B are primed to face the Sparrow Hawks of Togo on Sunday in both teams’ first match at the WAFU Cup of Nations in Thies, Senegal and Nigeria’s Head Coach is upbeat about the opportunity provided by a second meet within one week.
Super Eagles B lands in Dakar for WAFU Cup of Nations
Nigeria’s home-based senior players have arrived in Dakar, capital of Senegal for the 2nd WAFU-FOX Cup of Nations starting in the Senegalese city of Thies on Saturday, 28th September.
100 Days: Kano governor gets award
An African Group of Democrats under the aegis of African Democracy Assessment Network (ADAN) based in Dakar, Senegal, has selected Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano state for award of “Best Governor in 100 Days in office’’.
Four yellow fever cases confirmed in Bauchi
Director General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu, said the institution has confirmed four cases of yellow fever in Bauchi State.
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Ekiti launches open defecation free roadmap
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Bayelsa guber: APC seeks review of Supreme Court judgement
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Mary Odili: PDP restates call for Adams Oshiomhole’s arrest
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Abuja university builds police station on campus
Veritas University, Abuja, has built a police station on its campus in the Bwari area of the Federal Capital Territory, saying the presence of policemen was needed to checkmate the spate of insecurity including kidnapping and armed robbery.
Gunmen kidnap six passengers in Kogi
The victims, whose identities had yet to be ascertained, were reportedly kidnapped around 6pm on Sunday.
Three siblings burnt to death in Anambra fire incident
Tragedy occurred at Ugwu Chelekwu village, Okija, on Saturday morning when a fire burnt down the house of one Mr Chukwuma Adinuba killing his three children.
Police ban protests in Imo
Barely 24 hours to the planned review of the January 14, 2020 supreme court judgement, the Imo state police command on Monday banned all protests linked to the judgement.
Real Madrid plot Raheem Sterling raid in wake of Manchester City’s UEFA ban
Real Madrid are thought to be eager to take advantage of Manchester City’s two-year ban from the Champions League by sealing a mega-money move for winger Raheem Sterling at the end of the season.