New NNL Season Set to Begin on November 30 with 36 Teams
The new season of the Nigeria National League (NNL) is set to begin on November 30, with 36 teams vying for supremacy. Divided into four conferences, the teams are gearing up for a challenging and exciting competition that will crown a new champion at the end of the season. While Edel FC from Anambra, Warri […]
Denzel Washington Joins Family to Celebrate Premiere of ‘The Piano Lesson’
Denzel Washington took a break from promoting Gladiator II to support his family at the premiere of Netflix’s The Piano Lesson on Tuesday, Nov. 19, at the Egyptian Theatre in Los Angeles. The event was a family affair, with Denzel joined by his wife, Pauletta Washington, and three of their children: Katia, John David, and […]
Edo Queens Fall Lose to TP Mazembe in CAF WCL Semifinals
Edo Queens FC yesterday suffered a 3-1 defeat against TP Mazembe of Congo in the semifinals of the ongoing CAF Women’s Championships League in Morocco. Nigeria’s sole representative at the competition, will now fight for the bronze medal in the third-place match against FC Masar of Egypt on Friday, WHILE TP Mazembe will now lock […]
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 […]
