Tinubu gives Super Eagles ‘pep talk’ ahead of Angola clash
President Bola Tinubu has encouraged the Super Eagles to go for a victory in their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) quarter-final clash against Angola. On his Instagram stories, Seyi, Tinubu’s son, shared videos of the president speaking to the team…
AFCON: NPFL Resumption Shifted To February 14
The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has postponed the kick-off date for the second stanza of the 2023-24 season. The resumption date which was initially fixed for January 4 is now fixed for February 14 as the Chief Operating Officer…
AFCON: Nwabali, Osimhen, Lookman included in Super Eagles’ starting XI against Angola
Super Eagles goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali will be between the sticks when Nigeria faces Angola in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, quarter-final tie on Friday evening. Recall that The Chippa United keeper was a major doubt after he sustained…
Just In: New Ondo Deputy Governor Sworn In
Former Deputy Clerk to the National Assembly, Dr Olayide Owolabi Adelami, was on Thursday, sworn in as the new Deputy Governor of Ondo state, following the inauguration of the former deputy governor, Lucky Ayedatiwa, as the governor of the state….
BREAKING: Naira falls to record low of N1,515 /$1 at the black market
Naira has fallen to a record low of N1,515 per dollar following strong demand on the parallel market, also known as the black market. This represents 1.32% or N20.00 weaker than N1,495 it traded in the morning today according to…
Bandits demand N290 million for release of pregnant woman, 3 kids, others in Niger state
Bandits operating in Niger state have demanded a staggering N290 million as ransom for the release of seven individuals, including a pregnant woman and three children, who were abducted from the Kuduru community in Tafa Local Government Area (LGA) of…
PDP appoints new national woman leader
The Peoples Democratic Party has appointed Amina Arong from Cross River State as the party’s new national woman leader. In October 2023, the party announced the death of its National Woman Leader, Prof Stella Effah-Attoe. Effah-Attoe, a member of the…
Military uncovers five million-litre stolen crude in Rivers
The 6 Division, Nigerian Army, on Wednesday, said it uncovered a massive illegal refinery camp and seized five million litres of stolen crude oil stored in a reservoir in Rivers State. The General Officer Commanding, 6 Division, Maj.-Gen. Jamal Abdussalam,…
Reps order fire service to refund N1.48bn COVID-19 funds
The Public Accounts Committee of the House of Representatives on Wednesday, directed the Federal Fire Service refund the sum of N1.48bn within a week to the Federation Account, being the intervention funds it received for the COVID-19 health epidemic but…
Many feared killed in Imo explosion
Many people were reportedly burnt beyond recognition after a tanker suspected to be used by oil bunkerers exploded in the forest of Obitti, Ohaji/Egbema Local Government Area of Imo State. The PUNCH learnt that the incident happened on Tuesday at…