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Africa News Tonight: Nigeria Officials Report 70 Dead in Central Plateau, Nigeria Vice President Announces Presidential Candidacy
Coming up on Africa News Tonight, • Nigerian police in Central Plateau State says security forces to nine villages where gunmen Sunday reportedly killed more 70 people and burned down houses • Nigerian Vice President Yemi Osibanjo Monday announced his candidacy for presidency under the All Progressives Party next year when current President Muhammadu Buhari is scheduled to step down. For this and more, stay tuned to Africa News Tonight !
Sonny Side of Sports
On Monday's show, we'll hear from Egyptian player Anas Mahmoud of reigning Basketball Africa League (BAL) champion Zamalek. Mahmoud was named the BAL's Defensive Player of the Year in 2021. Over the weekend, he demonstrated his defensive skills when he blocked a game-high seven shots in Zamalek's 80-63 victory over Cobra Sport of South Sudan. The photo shows Mahmoud blocking a shot for the University of Louisville in 2018. He'll be back on the court Tuesday when Zamalek hosts the Cape Town Tigers in Cairo, and Petro de Luanda plays Cobra Sport in BAL action.