Nigeria’s Junior Tigress have secured their place in the final of the U-18 Afrobasket Championship in Pretoria, South Africa, following a hard-fought victory over Uganda in Friday’s semi-final. The Nigerian team displayed exceptional grit and determination, edging out Uganda with a close 71-67 win. EDITOR’S PICKS Japan’s Next PM Vows to Respect BOJ’s Autonomy Insecurity: … Read more
Nigeria defeated Egypt 66-51 on Wednesday to secure a spot in the semi-finals of the FIBA U-18 Women’s AfroBasket Championship in Pretoria, South Africa. This marks the first time in 14 years that the Nigerian team has advanced to the semi-finals EDITOR’S PICKS School Proprietress Allegedly Killed, Burnt By Son In Delta Man Detained for … Read more
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President Bola Tinubu leaves Lagos for South Africa to attend President Cyril Ramaphosa’s inauguration, with plans to return after the ceremony. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu departed from Lagos at 11:06 a.m. on Tuesday for Pretoria, South Africa, to attend the inauguration of re-elected President Cyril Ramaphosa. Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and … Read more
The final qualifying match for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games sees South Africa hosting Nigeria Super Falcons. Nigeria holds an advantage after a 1-0 victory in the first leg in Abuja. Both teams seek victory in the crucial rematch, Nigeria remain undefeated away against South Africa. Eko Hot Blog reports that African reigning champions, South … Read more
Rasheedat Ajibade expresses determination to secure an Olympic spot after a 1-0 victory against South Africa in the first leg. Nigeria aims to end a 16-year hiatus from the Olympics, with their last participation in 2008. The Falcons are ready for the tough challenge in the upcoming reverse fixture in Pretoria. Eko Hot Blog reports … Read more
South Africa’s Banyana Banyana, led by coach Desiree Ellis, suffered a 1-0 defeat against Nigeria’s Super Falcons in the first leg of the 2024 Olympics qualifiers. Despite the loss, Ellis remains optimistic, emphasizing that the tie is far from decided and her team will bounce back in the return leg in Pretoria. With the second … Read more
Blinken Leads US Bid To Counter Russian Charm Offensive In Africa. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the US secretary of state will visit Pretoria, Kinshasa and Kigali weeks after Russia’s Lavrov visited the continent. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will travel next month to South Africa, the Democratic Republic of Congo and … Read more