Georgia gets into the round of 16 after surprising Portugal and Türkiye struggles to get past Czech
Georgia and Turkey completed the 16 teams classified for the round of 16 of the Euro Cup after defeating Portugal (2-0) and Czech Republic (2-1), respectively. The Eurocopa 2024 closed this Wednesday the phase of groups with two unexpected results. Against all prognosis, Georgia defeated to Portugal (2-0), whereas Turkey classified thanks to a suffered […]
Belgium, Romania and Slovakia progress at Euros 2024 as Ukraine go out
Belgium drew 0-0 with Ukraine on Wednesday to reach the last 16 of Euro 2024 where they will face France, while the Ukrainians bow out following Group E’s final match. Romania finish as group winners after they drew with Slovakia 1-1 in the other match. All teams finished on four points, but Romania pushed the […]
JUST IN: Makinde announce approval of FG to upgrade the Ibadan Airport
The Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has announced that President Bola Tinubu has approved the upgrade of the Ibadan Domestic Airport, Alakia, to an international airport. Makinde disclosed on Wednesday at the state’s Government House in Ibadan. In a viral video on social media, the governor was captured as saying, “The President has graciously approved […]
Kenya President, Ruto withdraws Finance Bill 2024
President William Ruto succumbed to mounting public pressure, announcing on Wednesday that he would not sign the contentious Finance Bill 2024. The latest comes after a week of protests across the country, primarily led by Kenyan youth, who claim the punitive tax proposals will burden an already stretched population. President Ruto, speaking at the State […]
BREAKING: Fire Erupts at Dangote Refinery in Lagos
A fire outbreak has been reported at the Dangote Petroleum Refinery in the Lekki Free Zone, near Lagos, Nigeria’s commercial hub. The cause of the inferno, which is currently raging, is yet to be determined. A video shared on social media shows a thick dark smoke billowing from one of the tank storages in the […]
Argentina squeeze out a narrow 1 nil win against Chile
Substitute Lautaro Martínez scored late as Argentina beat Chile 1-0 at MetLife Stadium in Copa América Group A action Tuesday night, easily qualifying the reigning champions for the quarterfinals in the process. Argentina dominated much of the game but were unable to turn that superiority into goals. Julián Álvarez spurned an early chance, with his […]
England tops group despite 0-0 draw with Slovenia
England secured top spot in Group C despite again failing to fire at Euro 2024 as Slovenia also progressed to the knockout stages thanks to a 0-0 draw in Cologne. The Three Lions were already assured of a place in the last 16 but were booed off in Cologne and can expect more criticism after […]
Austria beats Netherlands 3-2 to reach knockout stage of Euro 2024 as group winner ahead of France
Austria produced a hugely impressive performance that will make others take notice at Euro 2024 as they beat the Netherlands to progress to the last 16 as Group D winners. Despite being handed a tough draw with the Dutch and France, Ralf Rangnick’s side won two of their three games to finish top of the […]
France and Poland both score penalties in their 1-1 affair
A masked Kylian Mbappe scored his first Euros goal but France were held to a draw by an already-eliminated Poland to finish second in Group D. France needed all three points in order to seal top spot, but Robert Lewandowski’s 79th-minute penalty cancelled out Mbappe’s spot-kick 11 minutes into the second half. Ralf Rangnick’s Austria […]
Dapo Abiodun Emerges As Chairman Of Southern Governors’ Forum
The Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun has emerged as the chairman of the Southern Governors’ Forum while the Governor of Anambra State Chukwuma Soludo will serve as his deputy. This was communicated by the chairman of the South-West Governors’ Forum and the Governor of Lagos State Babajide Sanwoolu after the forum’s meeting at the Presidential […]