Nigeria Football Supporters Club (NFSC) and some fans have applauded the Super Eagles over the revenge victory on Les Fauves of Central Africa Republic (CAR) in Doula, Cameroon. Fans who spoke to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos on Sunday, described the Eagles’ victory as a lesson...
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Last week, he finally clocked the age of ninety. Desmond Mpilo Tutu is an Anglican Cleric and theologian who has attained global fame as an anti-apartheid campaigner and human rights activist in South Africa. He was born on 7 October 1931. Although the bulk of his work was concentrated...
President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed shock over the death of Hajiya Aishatu Abba, mother of his long-time aide, Sarki Abba, the Senior Special Assistant Domestic, House Hold Matters and Social Events.Aishatu Abba died in Yola after a protracted illness, leaving behind two sons and several grandchildren at the age...
Nuhu Ribadu, a former Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commits (EFCC) has blamed most of the country’s challenges on fake news peddled by social media. Ribadu said this on Sunday in Abuja, while reacting to reports in the social media that he accused some top government functionaries...
Former Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and former presidential aspirant, Nuhu Ribadu, has denied claims that he accused President Muhammadu Buhari and other top politicians of sponsoring bandits in the country. He described the news as fake saying they were fabricated by people who are...
Brazil star Neymar said Sunday that the 2022 World Cup will be his last as he “doesn’t have the strength to put up with more football”. “I think it will be my last World Cup,” the 29-year-old told DAZN. “I will play it like it is the last because...
France won the Nations League on Sunday after coming from a goal down to beat Spain 2-1 in Milan. Karim Benzema and Kylian Mbappe struck to claim the title for world champions France after Mikel Oyarzabal put Spain ahead midway through the second half. The win will ease some...
A member of the All Progressives Congress, Daniel Bwala, has said that if both Vice President Yemi Osinbajo and former Governor of Lagos State, Bola Tinubu, decide to run for the presidency in 2023, they have all it takes to defeat their counterparts from the Peoples Democratic Party. Mr...
Mr Osita Okechukwu, a chieftain of All Progressives Congress (APC) has once again reminded the leadership of All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) of the imperatives of striking a merger with APC, in the Zikist Model strategy, to win the Nov. 6, governorship poll. Okechukwu, who is also the Director...
Anambra State Governor Willie Obiano has said he is seeking approval of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) to open the state’s cargo and passengers Airport for operations on Oct. 21. Obiano disclosed this at a news conference after a tour of the airport and the International Conference Centre...
Naija Ratels Football Club started their 2021 Flying Officers Cup campaign with a goalless draw against Ghana Police Ladies at the Area 10 sports complex, Abuja, on Sunday. The opening match of the women football pre-season tournament began with Naija Ratels dominating the game but was unable to utilize...
The National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has said God can give power to anyone he wishes to give. Tinubu said this in Lagos on Sunday, as he reunited with his political associates and proteges at a welcome-back event and prayer, hosted by Gov....
BY ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto – Gunmen suspected to be bandits have unleashed terror in Ungwan Mai Lalle market of Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State, killing 20 persons and injured 30 others before carting away with foodstuffs, locals confirmed. The incident according to locals happened on Friday....
A retired Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Felix Ogbaudu, has faulted heightened discussion on zoning and the choice of President in 2023 by politicians in recent times. Ogbaudu, who said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria(NAN) in Abuja, urged politicians to concentrate more on finding lasting...
A 24-man medical team arrived in Sokoto on Saturday to conduct free open heart surgeries. They belongs to the International Organisation for Relief, Welfare and Development, a division of the Muslim World League ( MWL) based in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. Bashar Abubakar, Special Assistant on New Media to Sen....
The National Union of Petroleum and Gas Workers (NUPENG) on Sunday said that the planned strike by its affiliate members, Petroleum Tanker Drivers (PTD), has been suspended. The strike, which would have kicked off on Monday, was shelved because of the intervention by the Federal Government. Mr Tayo Aboyeji,...
The traditional ruler of the Kwararafa Empire, Dr Shekarau Angyu Masa-Ibi Kuvyon the second has died. He died late on Saturday night in his house after a brief illness at the age of 84. The deceased was the 27th Aku-Uka of the Kwararafa Empire and 13th since the founding...
Sixteen people were killed when a plane carrying parachutists crashed in central Russia on Sunday, the emergencies ministry said. The L-410 plane carrying 22 people crashed around 9:23 am (0623 GMT) near the town of Menzelinsk in the republic of Tatarstan, the ministry said on its Telegram channel. “Six...
Leon Balogun and Victor Osimhen scored a goal each as the Super Eagles beat the Central African Republic on Sunday to avenge their shocking loss to the Les Fauves in the reverse fixture of the 2022 World Cup qualifier. The Rangers defender scored in the 32nd minute of the...