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Lookman’s Double Secures Nigeria’s Spot in Quarterfinals In a spectacular performance, Atalanta winger Ademola Lookman showcased his prowess, securing a 2-0 victory for Nigeria’s Super Eagles against Cameroon in the Round of 16 match of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Ademola Lookman celebrates after scoring against Cameroon at AFCON 2023. The match took…
Shock as Hoodlums Abduct Professor Godwin Emezue In a shocking incident, Professor Godwin Emezue, the Deputy Vice Chancellor (DVC) of Abia State University, Uturu (Abia Varsity DVC), was abducted by hoodlums on Friday in Umuekwu Amachara, Umuahia South Local Government Area of Abia State. According to a statement by ASP Maureen Chinaka, the Public Relations…
In a joint operation, the Nigerian Army, Navy, and Air Force, in collaboration with the Police and Civil Defence Corps, successfully cleared several camps belonging to the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its armed affiliate, the Eastern Security Network (ESN), in Okigwe Local Government Area of Imo State. The operation, which encountered Improvised Explosive…
In a surprising turn of events, Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has declared that he will be leaving the club at the conclusion of the 2023/24 season. Klopp, who took over in 2015, has been instrumental in Liverpool’s triumphs in the Premier League, Champions League, and domestic cups. Despite leading the league this season, Klopp cited…
In a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court of Nigeria has dismissed an appeal filed by former House of Representatives member Farouk Lawan, affirming his bribery conviction. Lawan, sentenced to seven years in prison by a Federal Capital Territory High Court, was found guilty of accepting a $500,000 bribe during the 2012 fuel subsidy fraud investigation….
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has shed light on the absence of Nigerian referees among the officials selected for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) and other continental football tournaments. Noumandiez Doue, Head of Refereeing at CAF, addressed the issue during a CAF referees training session in Abidjan. For the past 18 years, no…
In a recent tweet, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar raised concerns about the lack of transparency surrounding the $3.3 billion emergency crude repayment loan secured by the Bola Tinubu-led administration. Atiku urged the Federal Government to provide explanations for the questionable details surrounding the loan, emphasizing the need for openness in such economic decisions. The…
In a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court has affirmed the election victory of Siminalayi Fubara as the Governor of Rivers State, dismissing the challenge brought forth by Patrick Tonye Cole, the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Cole contested the election results, arguing that Fubara, a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP),…
In response to recent speculations, the Presidency has firmly denied any plans to move the Federal Capital from Abuja to Lagos. Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to President Bola Tinubu, categorically rejected the rumors, asserting that they initially surfaced during last year’s campaign as a tactic by political opponents to undermine…
In a diplomatic overture, United States Secretary of State Anthony Blinken embarked on a pivotal visit to Nigeria, engaging in discussions that spanned a spectrum of critical subjects. The multifaceted dialogue covered areas such as food security, pharmaceuticals, climate action, blue economy development, science and technology, and regional security concerns within Nigeria and the broader…