Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

Super Falcons Secure 2-0 Victory Over Algeria In Friendly. Nigeria’s Super Falcons earned a 2-0 victory against the Green Ladies of Algeria in a friendly match held at Remo Stars Stadium, Ikenne, on Saturday. The Super Falcons, led by their captain Rasheedat Ajibade, showcased their quality as the nine-time African champions. Ajibade opened the scoring in the 24th minute, delivering a sublime finish to give Nigeria an early lead. She further extended the advantage just before the halftime whistle, scoring her second in first-half stoppage time. The 24-year-old Ajibade’s brace has brought her tally to six goals in 20…

Flamingos’ World Cup Run Ends With Quarter-Final Loss To The USA. Nigeria’s Flamingos were eliminated from the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup after a 2-0 quarter-final defeat to the United States on Saturday night in the Dominican Republic. The 2022 bronze medallists were hindered by early injuries to key players, disrupting Coach Bankole Olowookere’s game plan. Injuries saw forward Blessing Ifitezue and left-back Onyedikachi Ekezie forced off within the first half, while defender Jumai Adebayo also faced a brief injury scare. The match began with promise for Nigeria, with Harmony Chidi coming close on two occasions from free kicks…

Eguavoen Invites 35 Players For Super Eagles B Team Ahead Of CHAN Qualifier Against Ghana. Super Eagles B team coach Augustine Eguavoen has called up 35 players to prepare for Nigeria’s crucial Africa Nations Championship (CHAN) qualifying fixture against Ghana. Among the notable inclusions are Remo Stars’ wing-back Ismail Sadiq, Kano Pillars’ forward Zikifilu Rabiu, and Enugu Rangers’ midfielder Kazeem Ogunleye, each expected to play pivotal roles in Nigeria’s bid to secure a spot in the 2025 CHAN tournament. The first leg of the two-part fixture is scheduled for the weekend of 20th – 22nd December, with the return…

Barcelona Thrash Real Madrid 4-0 In El Clasico To Go Six Points Clear. Barcelona showcased a commanding performance, defeating Real Madrid 4-0 in El Clasico, extending their lead to six points over their historic rivals. Real Madrid, who were aiming to equal a 43-game unbeaten league record, saw their hopes dashed by Barcelona’s relentless second-half display. After a tightly contested goalless first half, Robert Lewandowski opened the scoring in the 54th minute, converting Marc Casado’s pass with precision. The Polish striker doubled Barcelona’s lead shortly after, heading home a cross from Alejandro Balde. Lewandowski came close to a hat-trick,…

Enugu Police Commissioner and State Officials Visit Family of Murdered Musician, Pledge Swift Justice. The Commissioner of Police in Enugu State, CP Kanayo Uzuegbu, alongside senior state government officials, visited the family of the late Chikezie Okezie Nwamba, a renowned Ogene musician popularly known as Igbo-Jah. The artist was tragically killed by a police officer on Friday night, an incident that has sent shockwaves through the Enugu community. During the visit, CP Uzuegbu reassured the grieving family and the public that a thorough investigation is underway and pledged that justice would be served swiftly. He emphasised the commitment of…

Nigerian Government Moves To Restore Power After Weeklong Blackout In Northern States. The Nigerian government has announced efforts to restore electricity to numerous northern states affected by a weeklong blackout due to issues with the national grid. In a statement released through the Nigeria National Grid’s official account on Saturday, authorities indicated that temporary relief is on the way, with plans to supply an additional 400 megawatts of power to the affected areas via the Ugwuaji APIR Line. This outage has impacted major northern states, including Kaduna, Kano, Jigawa, Benue, Katsina, Taraba, Gombe, Borno, and Nasarawa. The blackout stemmed…

Nigeria Police Investigates VeryDarkMan For Alleged Misuse Of Police Uniform. The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has launched an investigation into social media influencer Martins Otse, popularly known as “VeryDarkMan,” following his unauthorised use of a police uniform and insignia in a recent video. The influencer, who appeared in full police attire, referred to himself as the “social media police,” sparking widespread reactions and prompting an official response from the NPF. In a statement posted on its official X (formerly Twitter) page, the NPF condemned Otse’s actions, describing them as a violation of both the Criminal Code Law and the Penal…

CAF Awards Victory To Nigeria After Libya Incident. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has awarded three points and three goals to Nigeria’s national football team, following a recent incident in which a flight carrying the team was diverted 300 kilometres from the scheduled airport. According to reports, the plane’s pilot alerted authorities that the aircraft was low on fuel, yet the flight was still rerouted to an alternative airport. CAF has additionally imposed a $50,000 fine on Libya in response to the situation. The decision comes as part of disciplinary measures from CAF, which has also underscored the…

Arsène Wenger Warns Of Erling Haaland’s Long-term Potential At Manchester City. Football icon Arsène Wenger has issued a strong warning to the football world, cautioning that Erling Haaland’s potential is far from being fully realised. The 24-year-old Manchester City star showcased his remarkable skills once again during City’s UEFA Champions League match against Sparta Prague on Wednesday, where he scored twice, including an impressive scorpion-kick goal, to seal City’s 3-0 victory. Wenger, speaking on beIN SPORTS, praised Haaland’s “physical monster” attributes, highlighting the striker’s instinct, timing, and scoring finesse. “He has the instinct, timing, [and is] scoring outstanding goals,”…

Asari Dokubo Condemns Alleged Betrayal By Yoruba Community, Pledges Northern Alliance. In a recently released video, former Niger Delta militant leader Asari Dokubo criticised the Yoruba community, accusing them of betraying the Ijaw and Niger Delta people despite their support for President Bola Tinubu during the 2023 election. The video, which has garnered widespread attention online, sparked extensive public discourse, particularly regarding inter-regional alliances and trust within Nigeria’s complex political landscape. In the video, Dokubo expressed regret over having questioned past decisions made by notable Ijaw leaders, including former Governor Melford Okilo, who had chosen to align with northern…

Bala Mohammed Reflects On 2027 Presidential Ambitions, Prioritises PDP Cohesion. Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has addressed his potential run for the presidency in 2027, clarifying that while he hasn’t yet made a decision, his commitment to strengthening the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) remains his main priority. Speaking in an interview published on Saturday, the PDP Governors Forum Chairman outlined his focus on fostering unity and readiness within the party to secure a credible candidate for the next presidential election. Reflecting on his past candidacy in the 2023 presidential primaries, Mohammed noted that his previous aspirations may have…

Court Removes NNPP Candidates Ahead Of Kano Local Government Elections. A Federal High Court in Kano has stirred fresh controversy just a day before the scheduled local government elections by disqualifying all candidates of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) from the polls. The court’s ruling on Friday removed the NNPP’s 44 chairmanship and councillorship candidates from contention, delivering a major setback to the ruling party in Kano State. Justice Simon Amobede, who presided over the case, issued the judgement in favour of a faction within the NNPP led by Dalhatu Shehu Usman. This faction had challenged the legitimacy…