The Africa Cup of Nations concludes on Sunday as Ivory Coast aim to complete a remarkable turnaround in fortunes by becoming the first host nation to win the title in 18 years when they meet the Nigeria of Victor Osimhen in the final. The match starts at 2000 GMT at the Ebimpe Olympic Stadium on … Read more
Nigeria will have the chance to win its first Africa Cup of Nations title since 2013 when they take on the tournament hosts, Ivory Coast, in the final tomorrow. The Super Eagles booked its place in the final by overcoming South Africa on Wednesday, with the game having to be decided through a penalty shoot-out … Read more
The Nigeria Labour Congress and the Trade Union Congress have given the federal government two weeks to commence the implementation of policies that will reduce the impact of the government’s economic policies on citizens. Nigerians have continued to lament the impact of government policies such as the removal of the petrol subsidy and the devaluation … Read more
DStv failed to broadcast Bafana Bafana’s penalties against Nigeria in the AFCON (Africa Cup of Nations) semifinals on Wednesday, 7 February. ALSO READ: ‘No frills’: Pitso Mosimane responds to Bafana beating Morocco 2-0 DSTV GLITCH South Africans took to social media on Wednesday evening to lambast DStv for having a technical glitch during the Bafana … Read more
Bafana Bafana striker Evidence Makgopa was criticised for his poor penalty following the team’s 4-2 penalty shootout loss to Nigeria in the semi-final of the African Cup of Nations(Afcon) on Wednesday. The match finished 1-1 after 120 minutes and penalties had to separate the two side. Ola Aina missed Nigeria’s third kick which gave the … Read more
“Who is this God?” A book written by Paul Bryan- an American author was launched in Nigeria at Antioch Christian Centre Abuja on the 4th of February 2024. Oscar Amaechina, the president of Afri-mission and Evangelism Network who represented the author introduced the book to the audience and encouraged everyone to read the book to … Read more
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
An associate professor of theatre arts, Inih Ebong, whose appointment was unjustly terminated over 20 years ago by the University of Uyo (UNIUYO), is anxiously awaiting the Court of Appeal, Calabar, to fix a hearing date for a third appeal by the university against his victory at the National Industrial Court of Nigeria. Mr Ebong’s … Read more
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors’ Forum has expressed full support for the creation of state police, saying it will address the current security challenges confronting the country. Chairman of the forum, Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State, said this on Thursday when he led its members on a visit to Governor Caleb Mutfwang of … Read more
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is on a four-nation tour to Cape Verde, Côte d’Ivoire, Nigeria and Angola. His trip to Africa is part of a follow-up to last year’s US-Africa Leaders Summit in Washington with African leaders to convince them to stop relying on the Russian Wagner mercenary group and instead lean on … Read more
