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DaBaby alludes to cancellation on remake of Wizkid’s ‘Essence’ | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across the African continent, these are the 5 big stories you must have missed out on: WMO published its new report on weather-related disasters The World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) said…

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Nigeria signs military cooperation agreement with Russia, Benin confirms H5N1 avian flu outbreak | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across the African continent, these are the 5 stories you shouldn’t miss: Nigeria signs military cooperation agreement with Russia Nigeria and Russia have signed a military cooperation deal providing a…

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Masari to Katsina residents: Arm yourselves against bandits; Niger declares national mourning after killing of 37 people | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across the African continent, these are the 5 stories you shouldn’t miss: Arm yourselves against bandits, Masari tells Katsina residents Governor Aminu Masari has urged Katsina citizens resident in areas…

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Ivory Coast midfielder, Cheick Tiote dies after collapsing in training

Former Newcastle United midfielder, Cheick Tiote, has died after collapsing during training in China, a spokesman for the player has announced. He was aged 30. The Ivory Coast international spent…

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It’s here! CAF Africa Beach Soccer hits Lagos

When you hear the words beach soccer, what comes to your mind? Sun? Bikinis? Fun? Action? The Africa Beach Soccer Cup of Nations, taking place in Lagos, is here and…

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Yaya Toure announces retirement from international football

Ivorian midfielder, Yaya Toure on Tuesday announced that he would be retiring from international football. The four-time African footballer of the year appeared 113 times for his country. He wrote,…

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Opinion: Deconstructing the blackmails and cheap diatribes

By Mohammed Dahiru Aminu There is also another type of blackmail or cheap diatribe being promoted by some of our ‘brothers’ back home each time you write that which doesn’t…

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This boy was found in a suitcase through an airport scanner

by Chinwe Okafor This is by far the most shocking thing we read in a while, except when it was reported that fuel subsidy was to be removed. A young…

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Don’t bother taking your bleaching cream to Ivory Coast

by Chinwe Okafor Well here is a forewarning to all bleaching cream owners and manufactures not to take your products to this part of Africa as it won't sell, we…

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How Didier Drogba missed out on becoming a true African legend

by Mark Bassey On Sunday night, under the starry skies of Bata in Equatorial Guinea, Ivory Coast's golden generation finally shone. The 120 minutes before the penalty shoot-put was devoid…

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Here’s Vincent Enyeama’s reaction after losing the CAF Award prize to Yaya Toure

by Mark Bassey Last night, Cote d'Ivoire's Yaya Toure beat Nigeria's Vincent Enyeama and Gabon's Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to win the 2014 African Player of the Year. He was announced as…

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The latest protest in Ivory Coast reflects the way many ordinary Nigerians feel about their own government

by Adedayo Ademuwagun Thousands of Ivorians marched in Abidjan last Tuesday to protest the government's ban of the sachets used to bag water, usually called pure water in Nigeria. The…

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“Soap Bucket Challenge” || Ebola activists emulate the ALS campaign (VIDEO)

by Kolapo Olapoju Following the popularity and widespread impact of the ALS 'Ice Bucket Challenge', Ivorians have followed suit by launching a campaign 'Lather against Ebola' challenge to raise awareness…

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Super Eagles will soon strike oil, team keeps drilling the depths of FIFA’s ranking

by Olorunwa Lawal The Super Eagles have dropped in the current FIFA ranking released on Thursday morning. The African champions moved down four places; from 34th in last month's ranking…

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Davido finds love letter from Ivorian fan in his pocket (LOOK)

by S'ola Filani Most romantic fan ever? An Ivorian fan managed to squeeze a love letter into Davido's pocket while he was in their country at the weekend. Luckily for…

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Like a boss: Davido rocks Abidjan sold out concert… on a chair (WATCH)

by Isi Esene   Davido made history yesterday singing mega hits at a sold out show in Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire. The Ema dami duro star dropped popular hits like All of…

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“God is bigger than Ebola” | Davido says he ain’t scared of no virus (TWEET)

by S'ola Filani While everyone else is panicking over the the deadly Ebola virus outbreak, reigning hip hop giant, Davido says he is not bothered. The ‘Skelewu’ crooner, who was…

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Davido says these people will protect him from Ebola (LOOK)

by Kolapo Olapoju   Davido says he's protected from Ebola, but how sure is he? The singer who is currently in Abidjan, Ivory Coast for a concert shared a photo…

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HEAVEN! Watch these cocoa farmers eat chocolate for the very first time

by Kolapo Olapoju Irony don't come better than this. These people farm cocoa, yet they have never seen neither can they afford to buy the end product -chocolate. A bar…

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He’s back! Drogba signs deal with Chelsea | See details

by 'Ifreke Inyang Didier Drogba has returned to Chelsea on a one-year deal. The Ivorian striker, 36, left Stamford Bridge in 2012, after winning the club's first ever Champions League.…

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BREAKING: Footballer, Yaya Toure’s younger brother dies at 28

by Akan Ido Ibrahim Toure, younger brother of Yaya and Kolo Toure, has died suddenly at the age of just 28. Toure who was also a professional footballer suddenly died yesterday…

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Dele Momodu: Now, let’s talk about the Glo-CAF Awards

by Dele Momodu However, Yaya Toure’s impact on the success of his club and country is crystal clear.  Although Manchester City did not win the Premier League or any of…

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Nigeria’s number one online retailer presents ‘The Jumia story’ (WATCH)

by Oge Okonkwo JUMIA, Nigeria’s number 1 retailer, brings to you ‘The Jumia Story’. In celebrating its 1st year and 1 year of online retail in Nigeria, a cast made up…

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Horrific: 18-year-old West African about to be deported sets himself on fire at Rome airport

by Rachel Ogbu An 18-year-old man from the Ivory Coast caused an emergency evacuation at the Fuimicino Airport in Rome after he set himself on fire in a police customs…

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Akintunde Oyebode: Fly Eagles, Fly (Y! FrontPage)

What we fail to realize is that football matches are rarely won on the match day, and the foundations for success lie in long term planning and the willingness to…

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Nigerian tanker hijacked in Ivory Coast

Armed men have seized a Nigerian tanker carrying 5,000 tons of jet fuel in the Ivory Coast port of Abidjan, officials say. Authorities first reported the hijacking of the vessel,…

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From Abidjan with curves: Pregnant Kim Kardashian parties with her fans in Ivory Coast (PHOTOS)

by Rachel Ogbu Kim_Kardashian_Is_Warmly_Greeted_In_Abidjan- Kim Kardashian arrived in Ivory Coast on Friday January 18 to attend two events. On touch down in Abidjan, she was mobbed by fans and didn’t…

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Not-so-Sweet November: British immigration says Africa’s runaway athletes have just 3 months free pass

by Isi Esene It's no longer news that several African athletes competing in the London 2012 Olympic Games have chosen to bail out from their country's Olympic teams. The London…

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‘Ifreke talks Sports: Zambia’s victory, (not) a twist of fate

by 'Ifreke Inyang It had to be Zambia. Yes, Ivory Coast arrived the Africa Cup of Nations competition that held in Gabon and Equatorial Guinea, with arguably the best squad out…

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