Alleged Akpabio’s impeachment saga, Super Eagles ordeal in Libya, other top stories from Senate

Alleged Akpabio’s impeachment saga, Super Eagles ordeal in Libya, other top stories from Senate

The Senate resumed legislative activities on Tuesday, expressing anger over the treatment of the Nigerian national football team, Super Eagles, in faraway Libya, and demanded justice for the team. The team was shabbily treated at the airport on arrival in Libya on Sunday ahead of its crucial African Cup of Nations qualifying match against the … Read more

‘Nigerians must wake up before it’s too late’

‘Nigerians must wake up before it’s too late’

Canadian-Nigerian actor, screenwriter, film producer and director Pascal Atuma has urged Nigerians to actively engage in the political process, carefully scrutinising candidates vying for leadership positions in the future. Mr Atuma, in a statement on Thursday, urged Nigerians to awaken before it’s too late. Decrying the rampant corruption plaguing the country, the movie director emphasised … Read more

Nigeria defeat South Africa, qualify for AFCON final

Nigeria defeat South Africa, qualify for AFCON final

Nigeria’s Super Eagles have qualified for the final of the African Cup of Nations after defeating South Africa in Wednesday’s semi-final clash. The match was decided on penalties after 120 minutes of football ended 1-1. The Super Eagles scored four of their penalties while Bafana Bafana missed two of theirs. The Super Eagles did not … Read more

Ademola Lookman looked like another failed Prem wonderkid.. now he’s reborn and outshining world’s best striker at Afcon

Ademola Lookman looked like another failed Prem wonderkid.. now he’s reborn and outshining world’s best striker at Afcon

NIGERIA went into the Africa Cup of Nations boasting the best striker in the competition — maybe even the world. Yet Napoli star Victor Osimhen has been outshone for the Super Eagles by another forward who was once of this parish. 4 Ademola Lookman has been one of the best performers at AfconCredit: Getty 4 … Read more

Ivorian apologises to wife for ‘toasting’ Senegalese lady during live match

Ivorian apologises to wife for ‘toasting’ Senegalese lady during live match

An Ivorian man identified as Anselme Santos has apologised to his wife and children for asking a Senegalese lady for her phone number during a live match. The picture of Mr Santos and the unnamed Senegalese lady went viral on 29 January after the Round 16 match between the defending champion Senegal and host nation … Read more