Croatia 2 v 2 Albania: Albania’s 96th minute goal silences Croatia in their first Euro match
In their first game at Euro 2024, Albania scored the fastest goal ever of the tournament, but Italy would quickly storm back and then see out a 2-1 victory. In their second game at Euro 2024, Albania once again scored early, this time waiting all the way until the 10th minute! And this time, they […]
JUST IN: Nigeria to send first civilian to Space
The Federal Government of Nigeria is set to send the first citizen to space. The Director General, National Space Research and Development Agency, Dr Mathew Adepoju disclosed this at a press conference in Abuja on Wednesday. The FG signed the Memorandum of Understanding in a collaboration between NASRDA and The Space Exploration and Research Agency. […]
Tinubu, Obasanjo Attend South Africa President’s Ramaphosa Swearing-in
President Bola Tinubu and former President Olusegun Obasanjo have arrived at the venue of the swearing-in of President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa following his re-election for a second term. This was announced on X.com by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, on Wednesday. The caption reads, “President Tinubu […]
Putin and Kim Jong Un Sign New Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Pact
In a significant development, Russia and North Korea have signed a new comprehensive strategic partnership pact, establishing a framework for future ties between the two nations. This new agreement supersedes the previous treaties from 1961 and 2000-2001. Russian presidential assistant Yuri Ushakov explained that the new pact reflects the “deep evolution of the geopolitical situation […]
Nigeria is experiencing insecurity because National Anthem was changed – Akpabio
President of the Nigerian Senate, Godswill Akpabio has revealed that the country is experiencing banditry today because the national anthem was changed from “Nigeria We Hail Thee” to “Arise O Compatriots”. The former Akwa-Ibom governor said this on Tuesday during his visit to the Nigeria Institute of Legislative and Democratic Studies in Abuja, the nation’s […]
Bukola Saraki mourns as mum pass away
Bukola Saraki’s mother, Mrs Florence Morenike Saraki is dead. A statement by the former Senate President announced the demise of his mother and wife of the late Senate leader in the Second Republic, Dr Abubakar Olusola Saraki. “With profound sadness and total submission to the will of Almighty God, I announce the passing of my […]
NFF to open disciplinary proceeding against Victor Osihmen
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) may in the coming days charge the first choice striker of Super Eagles, Victor Osimhen for improper conduct over his verbal attack on the former coach of the senior national team of Nigeria, Finidi George. Finidi had been slammed by the Napoli forward who was angry over reports that the […]
Portugal 2-1 Czech Republic: Francisco Conceicao outshines Cristiano Ronaldo with late winner
Francisco Conceicao’s 92nd-minute strike ensured a winning start to Euro 2024 for Portugal as Roberto Martinez’s side came from behind to beat Czech Republic 2-1 in Group F. As the clock ticked down in stoppage time at the Leipzig Stadium, Porto youngster Conceicao, making his first competitive appearance for Portugal, netted from close range after […]
Osimhen takes CAF award to his Primary School in Lagos
Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen has visited his alma mater, Olusosun Primary School, in the Oregun area of Lagos State, taking his CAF award with him. Recall Osimhen, in December 2023, won the CAF 2023 Men’s Player of the Year award, becoming the first Nigerian to win the award since Nwankwo Kanu in 1999. His […]
Peter Obi calls out Federal Government over plan to purchase new presidential jets amid hardship
Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has strongly criticized the Nigerian Federal Government over its plan to acquire new presidential jets amidst the ongoing economic hardship facing the nation. In a statement released on Monday, June 17, Peter Obi condemned the move as “unacceptable” and accused the government of displaying insensitivity towards the suffering of many […]