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Super Eagle players On Saturday, the Disciplinary Board of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) officially awarded Nigeria three points and three goals following the controversial Matchday 4 qualification match for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). This decision comes after the match was declared null due to irregularities that affected its outcome. Super Eagle players The board’s ruling aims to uphold the integrity of the tournament and ensure that fair play is maintained in the qualification process. As a result, Nigeria’s position in the standings has improved, bolstering their chances of advancing to the prestigious tournament amidst ongoing…
Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President, Information and Strategy, in a statement, said that the story “openly incited unrest against President Bola Tinubu’s administration and advocated regime change under the guise of journalism”. He said the inflammatory headline and content deviated from responsible reporting. “The Guardian’s agenda was unmistakable from the cover illustration to the article. “In attempting to create a balanced veneer, the author condemns military rule while fanning the flames of military intervention,” said Onanuga. “This was evident in the introduction to the article,” he said. The newspaper wrote: “Nigerians were exhilarated with the return of democracy…
Tigran Gambaryan, a senior executive at Binance Holdings Limited, was evacuated from Nigeria on a U.S. aircraft outfitted with medical facilities shortly after the Nigerian government dropped money laundering charges against him, according to The New York Times. Gambaryan, who had been detained since February over allegations of naira manipulation involving the cryptocurrency exchange, was released on Wednesday. This followed a series of less confrontational discussions between US and Nigerian officials, leading to a significant diplomatic intervention. Tigran Gambaryan According to reports, Gambaryan suffered severe health issues while in custody, including malaria, double pneumonia, and a herniated disk, prompting urgent…
This is contained in a statement by the Command’s Spokesman, DSP Daniel Ndukwe, on Saturday in Enugu. Ndukwe said that the incident occurred around 8:10 p.m. on Oct. 25, at the Tactical Squad’s Headquarters, Enugu. Igbo-Jah was known for his Ogene (traditional) lyrics. According to him, the musician was reportedly leaving the Squad’s Headquarters after a visit when, for reasons yet to be ascertained, the police officer allegedly fired his rifle, hitting the victim. Ndukwe was immediately rushed to the hospital where he was confirmed dead. His body has been deposited in the mortuary for preservation and autopsy. Ndukwe quoted…
Former militant leader from the Niger Delta, Asari Dokubo, has openly condemned President Bola Tinubu and the Yoruba community, alleging that they have betrayed the Ijaw and Niger Delta people. Dokubo’s grievances are fueled by President Tinubu’s recent move to scrap the Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs, a decision that has been perceived by many in the region as a disregard for their interests. Asari Dokubo GistReel reports that the President’s decision to scrap the ministries was confirmed by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, who announced the dissolution of the Niger Delta Ministry alongside the Ministry of…
Radda disclosed this in an interview with BBC Hausa Service, where he highlighted his administration’s efforts to train locals to defend themselves against bandits’ attacks before any intervention from the security agents. “We are not saying people should take weapons…no, what we are saying is that the security operatives we have in Nigeria are inadequate, and cannot defend all the citizens. “What we are calling on people to do is to give us their youth so that we will train them and give them something they can start using to defend themselves before any intervention from the security operatives. And…
A Nigerian mother has sparked online outrage after reportedly investing her son’s N800,000 in a church project and donating all the household foodstuffs, except salt, as a “seed” offering. This revelation surfaced in a post shared on X (formerly Twitter) by the affected son, who detailed his experience. Mother shocks son as she invests his ₦800k in church project, uses foodstuffs as ‘seed’ offering According to him, his elder brother initially gave him N1 million to invest in a POS business, but he decided to allocate N800,000 of it to his mother for a poultry business, believing she would make…
A lawmaker representing Borno South in the National Assembly, Senator Ali Ndume, has asked President Bola Tinubu to sack more underperforming ministers to fast-track the implementation of his ‘Renewed Hope’ agenda for the country. Ndume said this in a statement in Abuja on Saturday, October 26, 2024. He lauded the President for the recent cabinet shake-up and the scrapping and establishment of new ministries, describing the move as a welcome development. However, the lawmaker argued that there’s more to be done because some ministers are still not up to scratch. In a much-expected cabinet reshuffling on Wednesday, October 23, 2024,…
Mykhailo Mudryk believes that talent alone isn’t enough to earn a regular spot at Chelsea, emphasizing the need for patience and hard work. “Chelsea is a club that is always aiming for the biggest results and getting to the greatest places in many tournaments” top levels in various tournaments,” Mudryk said. “Talent ain’t enough. If you want to succeed, you have to work hard and be patient.” Mudryk’s efforts were vital in Chelsea’s recent 4-1 Conference League victory over Panathinaikos on Thursday. Mykhailo Mudryk – Getty image He provided two assists that led to Joao Felix’s brace, while scoring one…
He stated this at the official groundbreaking ceremony of the Sokoto-Badagry Super Highway at Gulumbe town in Birnin Kebbi Local Government Area of Kebbi. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the governor, who spoke as a representative of President Tinubu at the event, also said not only the people of Northwest but also the entire people of Nigeria are happy about the project. “Mr President we thank you for being alive to your responsibilities as a leader of our great nation. This is a Northwest corridor to Lagos, Calabar Coastal Highway. “You have promised to be a president…