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CAF President Patrice Motsepe pays tribute as South Africa's World Cup star Jayden Adams tragically dies at 25

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CAF President Patrice Motsepe pays tribute as South Africa's World Cup star Jayden Adams tragically dies at 25

CAF President Dr Patrice Motsepe has published a statement after his compatriot Jayden Adams tragically passed away at 25 after playing at the World Cup.

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Daily Post Nigeria

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· Jun 26, 2026

Obasanjo meets Kwankwaso in Kano ahead of 2027 elections 

Former President of Nigeria, Olusegun Obasanjo, on Thursday paid a courtesy visit to the Vice-Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, at his residence in Kano State. Obasanjo was received by Kwankwaso alongside the NDC governorship candidate in Kano State, Comrade Aminu Abdulsalam Gwarzo. The visit was confirmed in a statement issued [] Obasanjo meets Kwankwaso in Kano ahead of 2027 elections

Vanguard News

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· Jun 26, 2026

Photos: Kwankwaso, Gwarzo meet Obasanjo in Kano

Vice-presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Rabiu Kwankwaso, on Thursday visited former President Olusegun Obasanjo in Kano State. The post Photos: Kwankwaso, Gwarzo meet Obasanjo in Kano appeared first on Vanguard News.

Ghanaian Times

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· Jul 7, 2026

ECOWAS Chairman consoles Ghana over deadly floods

CHAIRMAN of the ECOWAS Authority and President of Sierra Leone, Julius Maada Bio, on Friday paid a visit to Ghana to commiserate with President John Dramani Mahama in the aftermath of the June 29 flood. The flood, a result of a 140mm of rains, left at least 13 people dead. Seven other regions were also The post ECOWAS Chairman consoles Ghana over deadly floods appeared first on Ghanaian Times.

MyJoyOnline

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· Jul 3, 2026

Photos: Sierra Leone President Maada Bio visits Ghana to commiserate with flood victims

President of Sierra Leone and Chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), Julius Maada Bio, is in Ghana on a one-day state visit to commiserate with President John Mahama and the people of Ghana following Monday’s devastating floods.

Voice of Nigeria

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· Jun 21, 2026

DG DSS bags NUJ Man of the Year award

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has honoured the Director‑General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Mr Adeola Oluwatosin Ajayi, for his leadership in strengthening collaboration between security agencies and the media following a two‑day National Security Summit held in Abuja. The NUJ’s decision to honour the DSS Director‑General was framed as an affirmation [] The post DG DSS bags NUJ Man of the Year award appeared first on Voice of Nigeria.

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Related coverage for "CAF President Patrice Motsepe pays tribute as South Africa's World Cup star Jayden Adams tragically dies at 25": Daily Post Nigeria — Obasanjo meets Kwankwaso in Kano ahead of 2027 elections . Vanguard News — Photos: Kwankwaso, Gwarzo meet Obasanjo in Kano. Ghanaian Times — ECOWAS Chairman consoles Ghana over deadly floods. MyJoyOnline — Photos: Sierra Leone President Maada Bio visits Ghana to commiserate with flood victims. Voice of Nigeria — DG DSS bags NUJ Man of the Year award