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A Hard-Fought Victory Confirms Nigeria’s Progression In a tightly contested Group B encounter at the AFCON 2023 tournament, Nigeria secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory against Guinea-Bissau, confirming their place in the Round of 16. The match showcased Nigeria’s resilience as they maintained control despite facing challenges from Guinea-Bissau. Both teams displayed intensity in the opening…
Tensions are escalating between Nigerian vice chancellors and members of a House of Representatives committee, with the former gearing up to resist what they perceive as an extortion attempt. The focal point of this clash is the recent approval of the N683 billion 2024 intervention fund by the federal government for publicly-owned tertiary institutions in…
Repeatedly, in various church sessions, Evangelist Ebuka Obi, founder of The Zion Prayer Movement Outreach (ZPMOM), stirred controversy by ridiculing the idea of women, especially those menstruating, serving as prophetesses with spiritual authority over men in the church. Speaking in Igbo language, he expressed his disapproval of women wearing pads and bleeding being involved in…
In a significant move aimed at reinforcing security measures in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, has officially launched the Special Intervention Squad (SIS). This initiative, designed to enhance the security landscape, is a collaborative effort involving the Department of Force Intelligence – Intelligence Response Team…
In a highly anticipated bout at UFC 297 in Toronto, South African fighter Dricus Du Plessis secured the UFC middleweight title with a split-decision victory over Sean Strickland. The lead-up to the fight was marked by intense verbal exchanges and a pre-fight brawl at UFC 296. Strickland displayed controlled aggression during the fight, dominating the…
The recent wedding of Nollywood stars Kunle Remi and Tiwi featured a playful moment that has stirred discussions on social media. Deyemi Okanlawon, a well-known actor, tried to give his colleague, Osas Ighodaro, a playful kiss on the cheek during the joyful occasion. The viral video captured the actor making the light-hearted move, but Osas…
In a recent revelation, Femi Adesina, former Special Adviser to ex-President Muhammadu Buhari on Media and Publicity, claimed that the Buhari administration did a favor to Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), by extraditing him to Nigeria. Adesina shared this perspective in his new book titled ‘Reflections of a…
Nigeria’s U20 women’s football team, the Falconets, have clinched a spot in the upcoming FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup after a hard-fought battle against Burundi. The victory came on the back of a solitary goal by Opeyemi Ajakaye in the final round, second-leg encounter at the MKO Abiola National Stadium. With a 2-0 aggregate victory,…
A group of retired generals from the Nigerian military has offered strategic advice on addressing the persistent insecurity challenges in the country. The retired military officers expressed their views during a discussion on how to effectively tackle terrorism, banditry, and other security threats within a six-month timeframe. One retired Airforce General emphasized the need for…
In a twist of events, Sierra Leone’s former president, Ernest Bai Koroma, has arrived in Nigeria for medical treatment as he faces charges linked to an alleged coup attempt. The 70-year-old ex-leader, who governed Sierra Leone from 2007 to 2018, was granted permission by judicial authorities to spend up to three months in Nigeria for…