Tag: nigeria
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Ilẹ̀ ọ̀gẹ́rẹ́
By Fẹ́mi Akínṣọlá Hun! Kín ló dé Ilẹ̀ ọ̀gẹ́rẹ́ Kín ló ń kán ọ lójú Kín lo fẹ́ gbà Irú ebi kín ló ń pa ọ́ Tó ò lé mébi mọ́nú Kín ló dé tó ò mójú nù Kín ló dé tó ò le yááfí Kín ló dé tó lè ṣàpamọ́ra Kín lo fi ń…
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Morocco 2025: Eagles careful of Cranes of Uganda in a game of points
By Editor Nigeria and Uganda clash on Tuesday evening in a match tendered on different perspectives for both teams as three-time champions Nigeria conclude their group phase account at the ongoing 35th Africa Cup of Nations finals in Morocco. The Cranes, eternal difficult jobs for the Super Eagles since their first meeting in an AFCON…
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American strike highlights Tinubu’s incompetence – ADC
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has described the December 25 US Africa Command (AFRICOM) airstrikes in Sokoto State as a highlight of what it called President Tinubu’s historic incompetence. While welcoming all lawful efforts to protect the lives of Nigerians, the party blamed what it described as the failure of governance under President Bola Ahmed…
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US hits terrorists in Nigeria after Trump warnings
By Editor President Donald Trump said on December 25 that the US military had attacked Islamic State targets in Nigeria. In a post on Truth Social, the president said he directed the military to launch a “powerful and deadly strike against ISIS Terrorist Scum in Northwest Nigeria, who have been targeting and viciously killing, primarily,…
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AFCON 2025: Eagles edge Tanzania 2-1 in Fès
Nigeria began their 21st Africa Cup of Nations campaign on a laboured but winning note, with a 2-1 win over Tanzania’s Taifa Stars in Fès on Tuesday evening. The Super Eagles, playing their 105th match in the history of Africa’s biggest football championship, dominated proceedings early in the game, but did not find the opening…
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Nigerian leagues: TSM strikes huge financial deal with NNL, NWFL
The Nigerian domestic league has entered a new financial milestone following an investment deal signed with both the Nigeria National League (NNL) and the Nigeria Women’s Football League (NWFL). The founder of Toptier Sports Management (TSM), Chichi Nwoko, spoke after her company announced the record-breaking investment deal for Nigerian domestic football. In what will go…
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Embattled NMDPRA boss Farouk Ahmed and Gbenga Komolafe resign
●President Tinubu nominates successors Engineer Farouk Ahmed of the NMDPRA and Gbenga Komolafe of the NUPRC resigned their positions on Wednesday, December 17. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has asked the Senate to approve the nominations of two new chief executives for the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) and the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum…
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Ugo Udezue challenges Nigeria basketball stakeholders to build assets instead of fights
A member of the Nigeria Basketball Federation and the CEO of AFA Sports, Ugo Udezue, has lamented the chaos surrounding basketball administration in Nigeria, stating that the game will develop greatly in the country if stakeholders unite and conduct themselves professionally, rather than encouraging negativity to gain power. He shared his thoughts in Lagos on…
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Customs CG commiserates with Bayelsa Deputy Gov’s family, Diri, and Bayelsa people
The President Nigeria Wrestling Federation, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, has extended his heartfelt condolences to the family of Bayelsa State Deputy Governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, Governor Douye Diri and the entire people of the state over the demise of the number two man. Adeniyi issued the statement personally after a delegation led by the immediate past…
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Nigeria captain William Troost-Ekong explains why he is retiring before AFCON
Former Watford defender and Nigeria captain, William Troost-Ekong, has officially retired from the Super Eagles. This brings a close to a decade-long journey that saw him evolve from a debutant under the late Stephen Keshi into Super Eagles captain. The defender confirmed his decision on Wednesday via an official statement on his X (Twitter) account.…
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