Lionel Messi’s 108th-minute strike was not enough to give Argentina the deserved win after Kylian Mbappe scored in the 118th minute in the Qatar 2022 World Cup final on Sunday. A 23rd-minute penalty from Argentina captain Lionel Messi and a 36th-minute strike from Angel Di Maria left the South Americans …
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Read More »Asake condoles with family of deceased concertgoer
A Nigerian artiste, Ahmed Ololade, professionally known as Asake, has expressed his condolence to the family of Rebecca Ikumelo, a concertgoer who died after a crowd crush at the singer’s event in London. The concert which held at 02 Academy, Brixton, on Thursday was cancelled midway after fans, many of …
Read More »France and Morocco resume diplomatic cooperation
France and Morocco announced on Friday the re-establishment of full diplomatic relations following months of tensions over visas. The row was sparked in September last year when France halved its visa quote for Moroccans in retaliation for the kingdom’s refusal to repatriate citizens living as irregular migrants in France. “We …
Read More »Algeria bid to host 2025 AFCON
Algeria has submitted a bid to host the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, its football federation said Friday after Guinea was stripped of the tournament as its infrastructure is not ready. “I am currently in Cairo and I have just officially submitted Algeria’s application” to host the tournament, Algerian Football …
Read More »Morocco, Croatia hold final drills ahead of battle for third place
Following their 3-0 World Cup semi-final defeat to Argentina, Croatia were back in training in Doha to fine-tune they preparations for their third place play-off against Morocco. Luka Modric and his team were comfortably beaten by a Lionel Messi inspired Argentina on Tuesday. For 37-year-old Modric, Saturday’s match is likely …
Read More »Yuletide: NSCDC deploys 4,000 personnel to Abuja churches, others
The Commandant of the Federal Capital Territory chapter of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Dr Peter Maigari, has announced the deployment of 4,000 personnel, across the FCT, to ensure hitch-free celebrations during the festivities. In a statement made available to the press on Thursday, and signed by the Public …
Read More »Last French soldiers leave Central African Republic
The last French soldiers deployed in the Central African Republic left the capital Bangui on Thursday at midday, an AFP journalist noted. The last 47 French soldiers of the logistical mission (MISLOG-B) took off from Bangui airport at around 12.15pm (11.15am GMT), aboard a C130 cargo plane. Most of the …
Read More »Atiku to meet Soludo, Anambra monarchs Thursday
The Peoples Democratic Party has put planned to welcome its presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, to Anambra State on Thursday, for the kick off of the party’s campaign in the state. In a press conference in Awka on Wednesday, the Director, Atiku/Okowa Presidential Campaign Council in Anambra State, Dr Obiora Okonkwo, …
Read More »World Cup: Moroccan fans stranded in Qatar without promised tickets
The Moroccan national airline cancelled Wednesday flights scheduled between Casablanca and Doha for fans wishing to attend the World Cup semi-final between Morocco and France after others who had already arrived in Qatar were unable to obtain promised tickets for the match. The seven cancelled flights impact “2,100 passengers. The …
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