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Mali to face Senegal in U-20 AFCON final
Mali will play Senegal in Sunday's final of the Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations in Niger, in a repeat of the opening Group B encounter.
Injury rules Afeez Aremu out of AFCON semifinal clash vs Mali
Flying Eagles and IK Start midfielder Afeez Aremu has been ruled out of the on going U20 African Youth Championship going on in the Niger Republic.
U-20 AFCON: Emmanuel Amuneke warns Flying Eagles to expect tough fight against Mali
Former Flying Eagles head coach Emmanuel Amuneke has told the team to expect a tough duel in their semi-final fixture against Mali at the Africa U-20 Cup of Nations in Niger.
Mali women’s midfielder Aissata Traore joins Turkish club Besiktas
Mali women's international Aissata Traore has secured her first overseas contract as she has signed for Turkish side Besiktas.
Crystal Palace sign Bakary Sako on short-term deal
Crystal Palace have signed winger Bakary Sako from West Bromwich Albion until the end of the season, the Premier League team said on Sunday.
Eight UN peacekeepers killed in attack in Mali
Gunmen killed at least eight Chadian UN peacekeepers in an attack Sunday on one of their bases in northern Mali, multiple sources reported.
NAPTIP to rescue 20,000 Nigerian girls trafficked to Mali
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) says it is making efforts to rescue about 20,000 Nigerian girls trapped in different parts of Mali.
33 Mali villagers killed in armed raid in Mopti region
Traditional Dogon hunters massacred 33 Fulani herders in central Mali Tuesday in the latest clash between the warring communities, a lawmaker and a security source told AFP.
UN sanctions three Malians over peace deal breach
The United Nations Security Council on Thursday implemented its first individual sanctions against three Malians linked to armed groups and accused of violating a 2015 peace agreement, according to diplomatic sources.
Mali to send reinforcements to Timbuktu
Mali on Sunday announced it will be sending reinforcements to the northern city of Timbuktu amid growing concerns about security in the region.
Flying Eagles edge Mali to reach WAFU Cup final
Nigeria’s U20 Boys, Flying Eagles, once more came from behind to excel, edging their Malian counterparts 5-4 on penalties after a 1-1 draw to reach the Final of the WAFU U20 Cup Tournament in Lome, Togo.
Paul Aigbogun salutes Flying Eagles character after advancing to U20 WAFU Cup Final
Coach Paul Aigbogun has saluted the character of the Flying Eagles after they qualified for the U20 WAFU Cup Final at the expense of Mali Friday night in Lome.
Several dozen killed near Mali’s border with Niger
Several dozen civilians have been shot dead by gunmen who raided an area in northeastern Mali near the border with Niger, local officials and a Touareg self-defence group told AFP Thursday.
Police deny invasion of Sokoto councils by armed groups
Police in Sokoto State as denied media reports that suggested an invasion of a new militia group in one of the local councils in the state.
Three killed in attack on UN contractor in Mali
At least three Malian civilians were killed and four foreigners working for a UN-contracted mine-clearing operation wounded in a suicide attack Monday in the country’s violence-hit north, the security ministry and other official sources said.
Mass exodus hits NPFL side FC Ifeanyiubah
Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) side, FC Ifeanyiubah, are faced with a massive exodus of players, but the Nnewi club have insisted transfers away from them ought to be properly handled.
US army punishes six over roles in fatal Niger ambush
The ambush occurred on October 4, 2017 as a unit of 12 American special forces soldiers and 30 Nigerien troops, returning from a village near the Malian border, were overrun by scores of jihadists.
12 killed in fresh Mali violence
Eleven people were shot dead in restive central Mali on Monday by unidentified gunmen, while a blast killed one person and injured two, sources said.
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Elections: Rivers APC kicks as INEC chairman claims every judgment has been obeyed
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Elections: Police summon APC Reps member over Kano violence
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Elections: Liberia’s Ellen Sirleaf urges politicians to maintain peace, adhere to rule of law
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Policeman, thugs arrested for branding private vehicles in police colours
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APC Benue lawmaker completes defection to PDP
A lawmaker in Benue, Mr Joseph Boko, representing Kwande West state constituency, who completed his defection from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) at a grand rally in Adikpo, on Thursday said he would work for the party’s victory at the polls.
Election: Atiku Abubakar urges security agencies to uphold constitution
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Election: Twelve presidential candidates back President Buhari
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Elections: General Buratai warns enemies of Nigeria’s democracy to steer clear
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Carl Ikeme happy to be alive after battle with cancer
Former Super Eagles goalkeeper Carl Ikeme says is happy to be alive after successfully winning his battle against cancer.