Senegal defeat Egypt to lift trophy
The Teranga Lions defeated Egypt 4-2 on penalties in the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final on Sunday night, to lift the trophy. The 2021 AFCON final was played at the Paul Biya Stadium, Olembé, in Cameroon. The match…
Kelechi Iheanacho makes honest confession over Nigeria’s elimination
Leicester City forward, Kelechi Iheanacho, has admitted that he was gutted over Nigeria’s elimination from the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The 2021 AFCON will come to a conclusion on Sunday, with Egypt taking on Senegal in the final….
Amaechi a beloved Igbo son – Ohanaeze
Apex Igbo socio-cultural organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo has described the minister of transportation, Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi as a beloved son of Igbo land. Ohanaeze spoke through a statement issued by its Secretary-General, Mazi Okechukwu Isiguzoro, in reaction to the turbaning of…
Again, Ortom donates land to church, says nothing too big to give God
Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, has donated a vast portion of land to another church, Full Gospel Revival Crusade, for the purpose of encouraging the work of God. Recall that Governor Ortom, had a week ago, donated land to Faithway…
82 Division GOC, Lagbaja charges troops on loyalty, vigilance
The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 82 Division of Nigerian Army, Major General T.A. Lagbaja has charged officers and men in his Division to remain steadfastly vigilant, both in their various barracks and in the society against elements that may take…
FA Cup fifth round draw confirmed [Full fixtures]
The draw for the fifth round of the FA Cup was conducted on Sunday. Premier League leaders, Manchester City will face Peterborough United. The FA Cup fifth round will take place midweek, the week starting February 28. Below is the…
Buhari receives ‘graphic details’ on attempted coup
President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday got a comprehensive briefing on the coup attempt to oust President Umaru Sissoco Embalo of Guinea-Bissau. The attempted coup was, however, aborted by loyalist forces. Buhari was briefed on the sidelines of the African Union…
Borno govt won’t pay compensation for demolishing 15 worship centres – White Paper
The Borno State Government says it will not compensate 11 mosques and four churches demolished for violating the State’s Land Use Act. Adam Bukar Bababe, Executive Secretary of Borno Geographic Information Service (BOGIS), told newsmen in Maiduguri on Saturday that…
Who wins as Mane, Salah meet in ‘frenemy’ AFCON 2021 final Tie
The 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is coming to an end and we are expecting fireworks as Senegal’s Sadio Mane and Egypt’s Mohamed Salah square off on the pitch for the final showdown on Sunday. Mane and Salah, who…
10 things you need to know this Sunday Morning
Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers: 1. Gunmen have killed at least 20 people in Bungudu and Tsafe Local Government Areas of Zamfara State. Residents said the armed men invaded Yar Katsina village, in Bungudu Local Government…