The Indigenous People of Biafra has denied the claims by the Nigerian military that they invaded its camp in Amangwu Ohafia Local Government Area of Abia State. The pro-Biafran group described as false, the claims by the military, saying it was rather a calculated attempt by the Federal Government to …
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Ivory Coast cocoa farmers fear unpredictable climate to lower crop yields
Jean Baptiste Saleyo lives in Ivory Coast’s Bas-Sassandra region. The man has farmed cocoa on several acres of his family land for years. However, this year’s unpredictable rain has affected his crop. Inspecting the ripeness of one of his cocoa pods leaves him sad. “When it should have rained, it …
Read More »Plateau Utd eliminated from CAF Confederation Cup
Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) club, Plateau United have been eliminated from the CAF Confederation Cup after falling victim of the away goal rule. The Jos club fell to a 3-0 defeat against Al Akhdar of Libya in the second leg of their playoff tie. Plateau United had won the …
Read More »Adamawa police nab suspect with 10 ATM cards
The Adamawa State Police Command has arrested a suspected fraudster, Joseph Nwakibe, who was said to have been invited to Yola by his friend Obinna Ajima (still at large) for joint fraudulent activities. The police said Nwakibe was in possession of 10 expired Automated Teller Machine cards, which he allegedly …
Read More »Injured Sadio Mane listed in 26- man squad for world cup
Sadio Mane, who finished second in this year’s Ballon d’Or, was named to Senegal’s World Cup squad by coach Aliou Cisse on Friday in spite of a recent injury. Senegal coach Aliou Cissé named the Bayern Munich forward in his 26-man squad to the relief of a nation that had …
Read More »Super Eagles set for Costa Rica friendly as team arrive San Jose
The Super Eagles of Nigeria are set for an international friendly against Costa Rica as the team have successfully arrived San Jose. The friendly is billed to take place on Thursday. The contingent led by NFF Executive Committee Member, Otunba Sunday Dele-Ajayi touched down at Juan Santamaria International Airport aboard …
Read More »World Cup 2022: The 26 Wales players carrying a nation’s hopes
Robert Page has named the 26 players who will represent Wales at their first World Cup in 64 years. The squad features nine current Premier League players and eight from the Championship. There are two League One players, two from League Two, one from Scottish Premiership plus four who are …
Read More »We’re monitoring Twitter under new owner – Lai Mohammed
The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, has said that the Federal Government is monitoring Twitter closely under the new ownership of Elon Musk. The FG had in 2021 banned the social media platform, claiming it was being used as a medium to spread fake news and hate speech …
Read More »Ziyech makes return to national team as Morocco unveil squad for WC
The Moroccan coach Walid Regragui unveiled on Thursday his list of 26 players for the World Cup. The Atlas Lions will rely on the attacking talent of Hakim Ziyech, the Chelsea winger who has returned to the national team after being dropped by the previous coach Vahid Halilhodzic. Another returnee …
Read More »11 firms partnering with Delta to ensure success of Sports Festival —Minister
No fewer than 11 corporate organizations are partnering with Delta state to ensure the success of the 2022 National Sports Festival billed to hold in Asaba, the state capital. This was revealed by the Minister of Youth and Sports, Sunday Dare during his inspection visit to the Sporting Facilities at …
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