Nigeria’s senior national team, Super Eagles, have paid tribute to Nigerians who died while watching the team’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) semi-final match against South Africa, vowing to win the trophy on Sunday in their honour. Ripples Nigeria reports that on Wednesday, Nigeria defeated the Bafana Bafana 4-2 on …
Read More »Football: Argentina-Nigeria match confirmed for March 26
Argentina has scheduled matches against El Salvador and Nigeria in the United States next month as part of preparations for the Copa América, replacing a tour to China canceled after Lionel Messi’s absence from the match. Inter Miami pre-season in Hong Kong. Argentina will face El Salvador on March 22 …
Read More »Food crisis: 42,000MT of grains being bagged for distribution, says Presidency
The Presidency on Friday revealed that the 42,000 metric tonnes of grains it promised for nationwide release two weeks ago are being bagged for distribution. It added that the remaining 60,000 metric tonnes of grains will be purchased from the Rice Millers Association of Nigeria. Special Adviser to the President …
Read More »Australian Open: Teen sensation Mirra Andreeva sweeps into fourth round
Russian professional tennis player Mirra Andreeva saved a match point to staged a remarkable third-set comeback to reach the Australian Open fourth round. The 16-year-old underlined her huge potential by crushing Jabeur in under an hour in round two and showed off her gritty fighting spirit to overcome Diane Parry …
Read More »N10bn fraud: EFCC to arraign ex-Kwara gov Friday
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission will arraign the immediate-past governor of Kwara State, Abdulfattah Ahmed, for alleged N10bn fraud on Friday, The PUNCH has learnt. Credible sources in the anti-graft agency said the ex-governor would be dragged before the Federal High Court in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital. “He …
Read More »Davido commits ₦300 Million for Nigerian orphanages
Grammy-nominated Nigerian musician Davido has announced plans to donate a sum of “300 million naira to orphanages around Nigeria as my yearly contribution to the nation details of disbursement tomorrow.” Davido made this revelation in an Instagram post on Tuesday. The pledge on Tuesday, February 20 is an outcome of …
Read More »Economic hardship: Show understanding, Gbenga Daniels urges Nigerians
The Senator representing Ogun East, Gbenga Daniel, on Monday urged Nigerians not to be overwhelmed with the worsening economic situation of the country. He said they should show understanding because President Bola Tinubu inherited what he described as a failed economy. Daniel said he could see light at the end …
Read More »Parents, student face prosecution for assaulting principal, teacher — Ogun commissioner
Ogun State Commissioner for Education, Prof Abayomi Arigbabu, has insisted that an SS3 student of Agbara Grammar School in Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government Area of the state, Akanni Olawale, who allegedly assaulted one of the teachers as well as his parents will soon have their day in court. Trouble was said …
Read More »Hosanna Joseph Releases A New Song “Quiet Still Voice” (QSV)
Xclusive Gospel. Hosanna Joseph Releases A New Song “Quiet Still Voice” (QSV) Nigerian gospel singer Hosanna Joseph returns with a brand new song release this year 2024. The...
Read More »Nigeria’s President Tinubu picks son-in-law Oyetunde Oladimeji Ojo to run housing agency
Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu has stirred controversy by appointing his son-in-law, Oyetunde Oladimeji Ojo, as the head of the Federal Housing Authority (FHA). Ojo is married to Tinubu’s eldest daughter, Folashade. This move marks the first instance of Tinubu selecting a relative for a federal government position. The presidency justified …
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