President Tinubu Seeks Approval for Fresh $2.2bn External Loan
President Bola Tinubu has written to the National Assembly for approval of a fresh $2.2 billion loan. According to a letter read during yesterday’s plenary by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, if approved, the loan will be used to finance part of the budget deficit of N9.7tn in the 2024 budget. […]
Cubana Chief Priest Backs Okorocha’s Call for Kanu’s Release
Businessman and socialite Pascal Okechukwu, also known as Cubana Chief Priest, has joined former Imo State Governor Rochas Okorocha in calling for the release of Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). In an Instagram post on Tuesday, Cubana Chief Priest shared a video of Okorocha’s tribute to the late […]
Super Eagles lose to Rwanda in Final 2025 AFCON Qualifier
The Super Eagles lost their final AFCON qualification game against Rwanda yesterday. The match ended 2-1 in favour of the Amavubi’s in the game played at the Godswill Akpabio stadium in Uyo. Rwanda had never beaten Nigeria in any competitive tournament before this encounter. The Super Eagles finished the qualification campaign with 11 points, and […]
Super Eagles Qualify for 2025 AFCON
Nigeria secured a ticket to participate in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco as Group winners, after a 1-1 draw with Benin Republic in Abidjan. The Eagles remain unbeaten in the AFCON qualification campaign with 11 points, going into their last game of the series against Rwanda in Uyo. Rwanda, with five […]
Beloved Actor Timothy West Passes Away at 90″
One of Britain’s most distinguished and versatile actors, Timothy West, has died at the age of 90. A statement released by his children said the actor died “peacefully in his sleep” and was “with his friends and family at the end”. He was known for roles on stage and screen including in TV sitcoms: “Not Going Out” […]
Super Eagles Players Arrive Camp for AFCON Qualifier
21 Super Eagles players have arrived camp in Abidjan ahead of the 2025 AFCON qualifiers against Benin Republic and Rwanda. Goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali and Umar Sadiq are the only players yet to hit camp. The team will have their first team training in Abidjan later tonight. The three-time African champions will tackle Benin Republic in […]
Carabao Cup Holders Liverpool Beat Brighton to Progress To Quarter Final
Holders Liverpool are into the quarter-finals of the Carabao Cup with a thrilling 3-2 victory over Brighton. The Reds will now face Southampton away in the week of December 16. Tottenham claimed a 2-1 victory over Manchester City and booked a quarter-final tie with Manchester United who beat Leicester 5-2 at Old Trafford. Newcastle United […]
NFF Confirms Date For Super Eagles Final AFCON Qualifiers
Super Eagles of Nigeria will play their final 2025 AFCON qualifying matches against the Republic of Benin and Rwanda on November 14th, 2024 and November 18th, 2024. Announcing this in a statement on 29th October, 2024, NFF said the Match-day 5 clash with Benin Republic will take place in Abidjan on November 14th, 2024, with […]
Ijamilusi Scores Hat-trick As Super Falcons Thrash Algeria
The Super Falcons continued dominating Algeria with a 4-1 win in the second-leg of their international friendlies at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Lagos. Folashade Ijamilusi’s hat-trick was the highlight the afternoon, while Gift Monday added another goal to secure a second consecutive victory over the Green Ladies. The Super Falcons had defeated the Green Ladies […]
Spain’s Rodri and Bonmati win Ballon d’Or for best players in the world
Spanish player Rodri and Aitana Bonmati each won the Ballon d’Or award for the best player in the world male and female. Rodri, a first-time winner of the award, was instrumental in helping his team win an unprecedented fourth successive Premier League trophy last season, while Barcelona’s Bomati won the women’s award for a second […]
