The Super Eagles of Nigeria recorded a second consecutive draw of their qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, after struggling to hold the Warriors of Zimbabwe to a 1-1draw on Sunday in Rwanda
Nigeria had laboured to a 1-1 draw against the Crocodiles of Lesotho on home soil onDay 1 at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo last Thursday.The result from yesterday’s crucial matchday 2 Group C encounter, meant South Africawith three points remained top of the Group C six-nations table in spite having playedonly one game.Nigeria […]
Former US first lady Rosalynn Carter, the wife of former president Jimmy Carter, died Sunday at age 96 at the couple’s home in the southern state of Georgia
She died peacefully, with family by her side.She had joined her husband in at-home hospice care on Friday after being diagnosedwith dementia in May.Rosalynn was best known for her work post-White House, as she and her husbandchampioned human rights, democracy and health issues around the world — all whilemaintaining a notably humble public image.
The Israeli ambassador to the US, Michael Herzog, says he is hopeful a deal for the release of a significant number of hostages will be reached “in the coming days”
Herzog told newsmen that “serious efforts” were being made, but that the fewer detailshe revealed, “the better the chances of such a deal”.Qatar, which has been mediating, also says a deal is within reach. Qatar’s Prime MinisterMohammed Bin Abdulrahman al-Thani said on Sunday that only “very minor” practicaland logistical obstacles remain, adding that “we are […]
Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State has described as a temporary setback, the verdict of an Appeal Court which sacked him as governor of the state.
In a statement through his Director of Press and Public Affairs, Gyang Bere, thegovernor said the “temporary setback” won’t deter him from repositioning the state onthe path of unity, peace and progress.The governor, who added he has instructed his legal team to file an appeal at theSupreme Court, admonished citizens of the state and supporters […]
President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Berlin, Germany where he is scheduled to attend the G20 Compact with Africa (CWA) Conference
The G20 CWA conference will be taking place alongside the fourth G20 investmentsummit, co-hosted by the German Government and German business associations.President Tinubu will be joining other heads of state and government of CWA membercountries, bilateral partners, as well as heads of international organisations to deliberateand outlining concrete measures to boost investments in critical areas […]
The World Bank has commenced payment of the $800 million approved for the National Social Safety Net Program-Scale Up
Reports says the bank has disbursed about $299.99 million to Nigeria under theNational Social Safety Net Programme-Scale Up approved by the World Bank onDecember 16, 2021.Documents obtained from the World Bank confirmed the payment adding that thedisbursement was made recently.
American rapper, Snoop Dogg has announced his decision to quit smoking
He took to his Instagram page to announce the major change to his lifestyle.The announcement has left fans and the entire music industry surprised, becausethe legendary rapper and actor is known for his style and love for cannabis.The Instagram post has generated an outpouring of support and curiosity from fansand fellow celebrities alike.Today Snoop has […]
Nigeria’s dreams of a World Cup return started on a shaky footing with a disappointing 1-1 draw at home to Lesotho
Lesotho – ranked 153rd globally; 113 below Nigeria – took the lead in the 56thminute against the run of play at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo, Akwa IbomStateBut 11 minutes later, defender Semi Ajayi rose to the occasion to power a headerpast the Crocodiles’ goalkeeper for the equalizer.The Super Eagles, however, have a chance […]
Malawi’s President Lazarus Chakwera has suspended with immediate effect all international travel for himself and his government in a bid to save money
The measure follows a huge devaluation of the currency as Malawi secures a loan fromthe International Monetary Fund (IMF) to boost its ailing economy.Mr Chakwera has also ordered all ministers currently abroad to return home.Fuel allowances for senior government officials have been cut by 50%.
The Labour Party (LP) has urged Nigerians to disregard the news that the party is working out a merger arrangement with any political party
Mr Obiora Ifoh, National Publicity Secretary, Labour Party who made this known in astatement yesterday in Abuja, stated that it is purely a news item twisted andsensationalised by a section of the media to embarrass the party.It will be recalled that the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP),Atiku Abubakar, earlier called on opposition […]
