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Super Eagles defender, Calvin Bassey, has been handed a one-man ban following his yellow card against Morocco in the semi-final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations on Wednesday night. Bassey, who was walking a disciplinary tightrope ahead of the game, was booked in the first…
Manchester United legend, Rio Ferdinand has named three Super Eagles players to help Nigeria win the AFCON. The former England international named Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman and Alex Iwobi. Ferdinand spoke before Nigeria’s AFCON semi-final tie with Morocco on Wednesday…
A Kano State High Court on Wednesday continued hearing the case of Mannir Ibrahim, who is accused of raping and causing the death of a nine-year-old girl, allegations he has denied in court. Mannir Ibrahim is accused of raping Rumaisa Sadik when she was taken to a chemist to…
Former Super Eagles striker Odion Ighalo has named Super Eagles defender Calvin Bassey as the best in his position at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. According to him, the Fulham defender has been outstanding and has taken charge of the Super Eagles’ defence. Nigeria have won…
The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, has said that professors in the Nigerian public universities will now receive a monthly top-up of N140,000. Alausa made this disclosure on Wednesday while fielding questions in an interview on ‘Politics Today’, a programme on…
Former Super Eagles coach, Sunday Oliseh has singled out three Nigerian players for special praise amid the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, tournament in Morocco. Speaking on the Global Football Insights podcast, Oliseh said Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi is…
Ahead of the 2027 general election, the African Democratic Congress, ADC, has dismissed the endorsement of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of the All Progressive Congress, APC, for re-election by former Governor of Enugu State, Mr. Sullivan Chime. A leader of ADC, Comrade…
Senegal have booked their place in the final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The Teranaga Lions qualified thanks to a 1-0 win over Egypt in the first semi-final played on Wednesday evening. It was a cagey affair between the two teams, which shots on target a rarity for…
Former Kano State Governor and National Leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has made it clear that any potential move to the All Progressives Congress (APC) will depend entirely on firm political guarantees, particularly concerning…
A 21-year-old suspect on the EU Most Wanted list has been arrested in Iraq following a collaboration between the Swedish Police Authority and Iraqi law enforcement authorities. The Swedish national, a High-Value Target under Europol-supported Operational Taskforce (OTF)…
Prominent social commentator, Muhammadu Buhari, has criticised Nigeria’s patronage-driven employment culture, saying elected officials, particularly legislators, should not be seen as distributors of jobs. In a Facebook post shared on Wednesday, Buhari stated that turning…
Mr Kabiru Garba, Zamfara State Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has declared that the party is prepared to take over governance in Zamfara State from the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2027 general elections. Garba made the statement on…
Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle has made one change to his starting X1 for tonight’s semi-final encounter against the Atlas Lions of Morocco. First choice goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali retain his position in the starting line-up. The back four remain unchanged with Bright…
Uyo, Nigeria — Champion Breweries PLC (“Champion Breweries” or “the Company”) is pleased to announce the successful redemption of its ₦4.21 billion Series 1 Commercial Paper Notes upon maturity, issued under its ₦15 billion Commercial Paper Issuance Programme. The Series 1…
Away teams took centre stage on the first day of second stanza of the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL. Four-time champions Kano Pillars, Bendel Insurance, and Warri Wolves all recorded important victories on the road. At the Lafia City Stadium, Kano Pillars boosted…
Former Nigerian President, Olusegun Obasanjo, has described the late wife of the first civilian governor of Ogun State, Mrs. Lucia Onabowale Onabanjo, as a woman who rendered selfless and dedicated service as a teacher in the public service. Obasanjo said the quality of her…
The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has charged the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the North West Development Commission (NWDC), Professor Shehu Abdullahi Ma’aji, to pursue the commission’s regional…
Nigeria will take on hosts Morocco in a semi-final clash at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations on Wednesday evening. Both teams are yet to lose any game so far at the tournament. The Super Eagles defeated Algeria 2-0 to qualify for this stage. On their part, the Atlas Lions saw…
