A disappointing end, goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali laments AFCON defeat
Nigeria’s goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali, has lamented the Super Eagles’ 2-1 defeat in the hands of Cote d’Ivoire in the final of the 2024 Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday, describing it as a disappointing and frustrating end. He, however, apologized…
Eagles clinch silver as Cote d’Ivoire win AFCON
Impressive Ekong named tournament MVP Two second-half goals from Franck Kessie and Sébastien Haller canceled out William Troost-Ekong’s first-half opener as hosts Ivory Coast beat Nigeria 2-1 to win the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations on home soil on Sunday,…
Abuja nurses protest new certificate verification guidelines
Nurses under the aegis of the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives, Abuja chapter, on Monday, protested against the new verification certification guidelines released by the Nigeria and Midwifery Council of Nigeria. The nurses expressed displeasure over what they…
Fire guts Kano police station
The police command in Kano State says the Divisional Police Office in Nasarawa Local Government Area has been gutted by fire. The state Commissioner of Police, Mr Usaini Gumel, disclosed in Kano that the incident occurred in the early hours…
Reps congratulate Super Eagles on AFCON performance
The House of Representatives has congratulated the Super Eagles of Nigeria for clinching the silver prize at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations for the fifth time. The spokesman for the house, Akin Rotimi (APC-Ekiti State), in a statement on…
NDLEA arrests terrorists’ supplier, intercepts 7.6 tons of illicit drugs
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency have arrested a 42-year-old man taking thousands of concealed opioid pills to insurgents’ enclave in the Banki area of Borno State. The anti-narcotics agency also arrested a six-month pregnant lady; and a…
Ohuhu Council Of Traditional Rulers Draws Map To Stop Insecurity, Seek To Unravel Ofeme Fire Outbreak
Security in the Ohuhu clan, on Friday, formed the top of the agenda, during the maiden meeting of the newly elected Executive of Ohuhu clan Council of Traditional Rulers, Umuahia North L.G.A, led by the Chairman, HRH Eze (BLDR) Charles…
Group Calls on President Tinubu to Address Economic Woe
A socio-political cultural group, Atunluse Initiative, has urged President Bola Tinubu to take urgent measures to reduce the high cost of living in the country. The group’s Chairman, Mr Akin Akinbobola, made the call during a meeting with members on…
Sanusi Defends Tinubu, Blames Buhari for Nigeria’s Economic Woes
Nigeria’s former Emir of Kano State, Muhammadu Sanusi, has urged Nigerians not to hold President Bola Tinubu responsible for the country’s economic crisis. Sanusi said it would be unjust to blame Tinubu for the situation in Nigeria, which he attributed…
Israel Rescue Hostages in Overnight Raid
Two hostages have been rescued by the Israeli army during a raid in Rafah, amid reports of heavy air strikes on the southern Gazan city. Tweeting on Monday, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said the rescue of the hostages was…