Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

Gambia not a match! for the Teranga lions of Senegal as they were beaten hands down in Yamoussouko. Defending Champions Senegal began the defense of their title which they won last time out in Cameroon, with a brilliant performance against Gambia as they recorded their first win of the group stage. The breakthrough came quite early enough for Senegal just barely four minutes into the match, when former Liverpool Star and current Al Nassr player, Sadio Mane set up Marseille’s Pape Gueye inside the box. And Gueye slotted the ball home into the low bottom corner with a precise low…

Matches Continue in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL), 2023/2024 season. All set for round 18 fixtures in the on going season of the NPFL as newly promoted side Sporting Lagos will be at home to welcome Shooting Stars Sport Club of Ibadan, while table toppers Remo Stars will be facing Katsina away from Home. In another encounter, Lobi Stars of Markudi will be at home as they welcome Kano Pillars. And  Today’s fixture will be rounded up a with what could be a thrilling encounter between Bayelsa United and Bendel Insurance. All matches kick off by 4pm Nigerian time.…

It wasn’t a perfect start in Ivory Coast for the Super Eagles of Nigeria, following their underwhelming start at the on going Africa Cup of Nations, after being held to a 1-1 draw by underdog Equatorial Guinea in their opening Group A match. However according to their Gaffer, Jose Peseiro, there is no need to panic.­ The Portuguese while facing the media said “I’m sad about the result but not with the capacity of our performance. We played a good game, we created many chances and clear opportunities, especially in the second half, and I think we deserved to win,”…

Undoubtedly, it is safe to say this is an AFCON with loads of Surprises as West African heavyweight Ghana lost to Cape Verde in their opening group Game. It was indeed a nightmare for the Black Stars of Ghana who were outplayed by their counterpart from Cape Verde, and the Final Score did show that the better team won on the night. The Black Stars would’ve hoped for a better result preferably the maximum three point, but it wasn’t just their night as their star fail to shine against the Black Sharks of Cape Verde. However, it was Cape Verde…

It took a Mohamed Salah 97th-minute penalty to spare the Pharoahs from a disaster, as they rescued a 2-2 draw against the Mambas of Mozambique in their Africa Cup of Nations opener. The Pharoahs of Egypt started brilliantly in Abidjan for their first group game, thanks to a goal in two minutes from Mostafa Mohamed in the first half. However things spunned out of control for the Egyptians as Mozambique scored two goals in three second-half minutes through Witi and substitute Clesio Bauque to take the lead. Mozambique were seconds away from earning their first ever AFCON win in their…

The factional Speaker of Rivers State House of Assembly, Hon. Edision Ehie has resigned his position as the Speaker and member of the Assembly representing Ahaoda East Constituency 2. Ehie in his letter of resignation dated December 29, 2023 and addressed to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) did not state the reason for his resignation but thanked his colleagues in the Assembly for good working relationship and his constituency for supporting him throughout his stay in the Assembly. Ehie was the majority leader of the 10th Rivers State House of Assembly until he was suspended by the House following…

Renowned human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, SAN, has urged major labour and civil society organisations in Nigeria, specifically the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Trade Union Congress (TUC), and others, to advocate for significant improvements in social welfare services. His proposal includes the provision of free healthcare and education, affordable housing and transportation, an increase in the national minimum wage in line with inflation rates, and strengthened physical security. Falana, the Chairman of the Alliance on Surviving Covid-19 and Beyond (ASCAB), elaborated on these points in a personal statement released on Sunday. He emphasised the need for these measures as crucial steps…

Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has bought 14 gunboats for security agents to tackle sea piracy in the state. Speaking during the inauguration of the patrol gunboats at the Nigerian Naval Ship Base in Ikot Abasi on Friday, he said the provision of the facility was part of his efforts to boost maritime security in the coastlines and protect some critical economic assets of the state. He said, “With the 14 gunboats, this programme will also mitigate the activities of pirates and other criminal elements within the coastal communities. “This, no doubt will boost our blue economy, water…

Nigerian oil producers will be required to supply 483,000 barrels per day (bpd) to local refineries in the first six months of 2024, new regulations showed on Friday, as Africa’s largest oil exporter seeks to guarantee supplies for local refining. According to Reuters, Dangote oil refinery and at least three government-run refineries are among local refineries that are expected to begin operations in 2024. The 650,000-barrel-per-day Dangote refinery will receive the biggest volume of 325,000 bpd, according to newly published Domestic Crude Supply Obligation guidelines from the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC). NUPRC data showed that six refineries were…

Nigeria’s Super Eagles Head Coach Jose Peseiro has picked a team of 25 players for their onslaught for a fourth Africa Cup of Nations title. The list is filled with usual suspects as the gaffer has selected three goalkeepers, nine defenders, five midfielders and eight forwards to do the job come January. South Africa-based goalkeeper Stanley Nwabili is picked alongside Francis Uzoho and Olorunleke Ojo. 2009 U17 World Cup star Kenneth Omeruo leads the defence line alongside William Troost-Ekong, as well as Olaoluwa Aina, Oluwasemilogo Ajayi, Calvin Bassey, Zaidu Sanusi, Chidozie Awaziem, Bright Osayi-Samuel and Bruno Onyemaechi. Wilfred Ndidi is…

Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State on Friday signed into law the ₦199.8 billion state’s budget for the 2024 fiscal year. Sule, while assenting to the 2024 budget tagged ”Budget of Renewed Commitment,” appreciated the Speaker and members of the state Assembly for ensuring due diligence in the passage of the budget. The governor assured the people of the state that he would continue to implement the budget within the economic threshold, adding that the government would adhere strictly to the budgetary provision. He urged the members of the state assembly to be committed to carrying out their oversight function…

No fewer than seven children from Bauchi State have been reunited with their parents by Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf. This was contained in a statement issued by Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, the spokesperson for the governor. The governor commended efforts of the Kano State Police Command under the leadership of Commissioner of Police, Muhammad Hussain Gumel. Yusuf expressed shock over the discovery of seven children abducted from Bauchi and then trafficked and sold in Anambra and Lagos states. The governor urged parents to remain vigilant and attentive to the well-being of their children as a fundamental responsibility…