Senegal football team on Tuesday night made history after come from behind to beat Brazil in a friendly match at Lisbon. The defending African Cup of Nations (AFCON) Champions came from behind to beat Brazil 4-2 in a exciting contest in Lisbon. A brace from the Africa best, Sadio Mane and a goal from Habib…
The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, has showed “total regret”over the believed “lopsided and non representation “by the immediate past Minister of State Budget and National Planning, Prince Clem Agba. NAN reports that the Oba said in a statement in Benin by Mr Iguobaro Osaigbovo, the Chief Press Secretary to the monarch. The King…
After seven years, Mr. Olorunfemi Adeyeye, a student activist who was expelled from the University of Lagos in 2016 for organizing and leading a large demonstration against inadequate facilities on campus, has received his diploma.Adeyeye was suspended along with a few other student activists for taking part in the demonstrations on April 6 and 8,…
President Bola Tinubu on Monday approved the dissolution of boards of Federal Government parastatals, agencies, institutions and government-owned companies. See full statement: PRESS RELEASE PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU APPROVES DISSOLUTION OF BOARDS OF FEDERAL GOVERNMENT PARASTATALS, AGENCIES, INSTITUTIONS AND GOVERNMENT-OWNED COMPANIES President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has approved the immediate dissolution of the Governing Boards…
President Bola Tinubu on Monday appointed new service chiefs in the country and named a former Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Nuhu Ribadu, as his new National Security Adviser (NSA). Ribadu replaces Babagana Monguno as the nation’s NSA. Tinubu also approved the appointment of Adeniyi Adewale as the Acting Comptroller General…
The President of Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Bola Tinubu has approved the swiftly retirement of all Service Chiefs and the Inspector-General of Police, advisers, Comptroller-General of Customs from service as well as their replacements starting from today. He howner with the condition of appointment that the appointed Service Chiefs, the Inspector-General of Police and…
The Nigerian cops Force has responded to the viral video showing cops dragging a man down the street in Ojo, Lagos State’s Ishashi neighborhood. In response to the video that was circulated on Twitter, Benjamin Hundeyin, the police spokesman for Lagos State, said this. Police officers can be seen dragging a young man and attempting…
Rauf Aregbesola, a former interior minister, attributes his political success to President Bola Tinubu and former President Muhammadu Buhari. Aregbesola spoke on Sunday at a gathering in Oyo State that some Muslim intellectuals and clerics hosted in his honor.When Tinubu was governor of Lagos State, he worked as commissioner of works and infrastructure. After serving…
The Super Eagles Head Coach, Jose Peseiro, and the stand-in captain for Sunday’s outing, Jose Peseiro, the head coach of the Super Eagles, and Kenneth Omeruo, the substitute captain for Sunday’s game, shared their opinions on the intense contest.In a dramatic battle on Sunday at the Samuel Kanyon Doe Stadium in Monrovia, the Nigerian Super…
Nigeria get a qualification through to AFCON 2023 with a win against Sierra Leone at the Liberia Stadium. Victory Osimhen scored two goals at the first half of the game as the Super Eagles edged Sierra Leone 3-2 to qualify for next year’s AFCON in Côte d’Ivoire. Kelechi Iheanacho got the late goal at the…
The Taraba State Police Command has confirmed the death of a man killed in his house by unknown persons. The incident was reportedly occurred in the early hours of Sunday in Nyivu, a community in Donga Local Government Council in Taraba State. The command’s Public Relations Officer, Abdullahi Usman, said the victim was macheted to…
Popular Nobel Laureate, Prof Wole Soyinka, has cautioned the Obidient Movement, supporters of Peter Obi of the Labour Party, over their roles and impacts in the recently concluded 2023 general election in Nigeria. Compiling reports and talks at the book lauch, Politics Nigeria reports Wole Soyinka, speaking at the launch of his book, “The Putin…
Famous award winning Afrobeat singer, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido has reacted and replied to a death wish by a Twitter user. The Twitter user whose page name is @Winco_3 while sharing a six seconds video of music performance on Twitter had tweeted that Davido’s burial can’t be crowded like the clip of the…
Super Eagles players have now arrived at the venue slated for the AFCON Qualifier tie against Sierra Leone They were welcomed by fans rooting to see them play the Beautiful game Details coming shortly
President Bola Tinubu signed four measures into law in the space of two weeks, in addition to other economic reforms.On May 29, Tinubu delivered his inaugural speech, promising to build on the accomplishments of his predecessor, former President Muhammadu Buhari, and outlining a number of impending changes.The following four bills have recently received Tinubu’s assent:…
Super Eagles captain, Ahmed Musa says he and his team can’t afford to let their fans down by losing to the Leone Stars of Sierra Leone. Jose Peseiro’s men will look to secure their place at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations when they take on their fellow West Africans at the Samuel Kanyon Doe…
Fans from all over the world came in Seoul, the capital of South Korea, on Saturday to celebrate the boy band BTS’s tenth anniversary of their debut.Two of the group’s seven members are now completing their necessary military service, putting BTS on a short hiatus, but that did not stop a number of celebratory events…
Super Eagles and Napoli Forward, Victor Osimhen has been ranked joint fourth most valuable player in the world with Jude Bellingham. Osimhen is ranked joint fourth with new Real Madrid signing and Three Lions star Jude Bellingham with a market value of €120m according to transfer market reports. France and Paris Saint-Germain forward Kylian Mbappé…
Erik ten hag side, Manchester United are set to make a swift bid for Atalanta forward Rasmus Hojlund this summer transfer window. According to Getfootballnewsitaly.com, some sections of the club are already working on a deal. The young Denmark international is placed on a value of €60 -70 million as a price to get the…
Villarreal and Nigeria forward Samuel Chukwueze has said he must win a trophy for the Super Eagles before he would end his career. Chukwueze made the statement in view of the Super Eagles’ 2023 AFCON qualifier against Sierra Leone on Sunday. The Super Eagles, are dominating the second spot log with nine points and are…
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has placed an order to the Department of State Services (DSS) and its Director General to immediately grant the suspended governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, unlimited access to his legal practitioner and family members. The presiding judge, Justice Hamza Muazu gave the order…
Kyiv has reportedly said to be invades with drones and missile even as delegation of African leaders arrive in Ukraine on a peace mission. Repots from the foreign minister of Ukraine, Dmytro Kuleba, Putin is sending “more war” with these missiles as a “message to Africa.” The African delegation headed by South African President,…
Alhaji Asari Dokubo, a former top agitator in the oil-rich region, and President Bola Tinubu are currently meeting at the State House. Dokubo is probably involved in the President’s current discussions with Niger Delta opinion leaders, according to Channels Television. Last Monday, the president reaffirmed his resolve to putting an end to the nation’s crude…
Aminat Yusuf, a law student at Lagos State University (LASU), received congratulations from Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu for breaking a record by earning a CGPA of 5.0. With a cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 5.0, Yusuf has been named the top graduating student in 40 years by LASU in advance of its 26th…
The All-Africa Students’ Union has hailed President Bola Tinubu for signing the Students’ Loan Bill, saying the plan will be a major comfort to its Nigerian members and a model to others. Speaking at a press conference to announce the 2023 African Students Day, AASU President, Osikenyi Osisiogu, said the Tinubu-led administration must promote more…
Nigerian tallest man Afeez Agoro Oladimeji dies at 48 after suffering from prolonged sickness. Afeez, who stood 7 ft 4 had reportedly been ill for months due to reported battlebattle with chronic hip arthritis. It was gathered that he was rushed to Lagos University Teaching Hospital, LUTH, yesterday evening, June 14, after he developed some…
The National Economic Council is inaugurated by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (GCFR) on Thursday, June 15, 2023 in the Council Chamber of the Presidential Villa. The appointments are effective immediately. State House/Nosa Asemota in a pictureEight people were selected as special advisers by President Bola Tinubu on Thursday, according to State House Director of Information…
The football fixtures for English Premier league 2023/2024 season is out. Premier League on Thursday announced the fixtures. The coming season will start from Friday, August 11, 2023, to Sunday, May 19, 2024. Manchester City, who are the Premier League current champion, will begin the campaign in an away tie against Burnley. Arsenal who were…
Super Eagles and Atalanta winger, Ademola Lookman was not on training flanks on Wednesday night as the Super Eagles rocked preparations for this weekend’s 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against the Leone Stars of Sierra Leone. Lookman’s absence was not tied to any reasons yet as the technical crew hasn’t released any updates on…
After positive contacts on player side — he’s keen on the move. 🚨⚪️🔴 #AFC Chelsea want around £75m for Havertz now, Arsenal will not pay that amount. ⛔️ Real Madrid talks currently off. ⏳ Arsenal priority: bid for Declan Rice soon.
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced the unification of all segments of the forex market collapsing all windows into one. This was part of a series of immediate changes to operations in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange (FX) Market, in a bid to improve liquidity and stability. According to a press release signed by…
