Amidst great anticipation, the Super Eagles have commenced their preparations for the upcoming 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cote d’Ivoire. Seventeen players have already gathered at the team’s training camp in Abu Dhabi, marking the start of their campaign. The team, led by captain Ahmed Musa, along with seasoned players like Kenneth Omeruo, Read More…
Year: 2024
NPFL pays tribute to late football icon, Sebastien Brodericks-Imasuen
The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) mourns the passing of Sebastien Brodericks-Imasuen, a revered football coach known for his remarkable contributions to Nigerian football. Brodericks-Imasuen, an influential figure in youth and club coaching, passed away at the age of 85 in Benin, Edo State. In honour of his legacy, the NPFL announced that players and Read More…
Lagos Government announces plans for Medical University to curb health sector brain drain
The Lagos State Government revealed its forthcoming establishment of a medical university aimed at bolstering the training of healthcare professionals and mitigating the issue of brain drain in the health sector. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu disclosed this during the inauguration of the Femi Gbajabiamila General Hospital in Surulere. Governor Sanwo-Olu highlighted the significance of the medical Read More…
Nigerian Fintech tycoon faces U.S. charges over alleged financial deception, after failed bid for Sheffield United
U.S. prosecutors in Manhattan have brought forth criminal charges against Odogwu Banye Mmobuosi, a Nigerian fintech entrepreneur, following his failed bid for an English Premier League soccer team. The charges involve accusations of misleading investors regarding the financial status of his companies. Mmobuosi, formerly the co-CEO of Tingo Group, faces allegations of securities fraud, making Read More…
Nigeria aims for substantial oil production surge by 2026
Nigeria’s upstream oil regulator unveiled a bold target of achieving a daily production of 2.6 million barrels of oil and condensates by 2026, marking a significant leap from the 1.6 million bpd output recorded in 2023. The country, a key oil exporter in Africa, has grappled with reduced production levels attributed to crude theft, pipeline Read More…
Narrow escape for passengers as planes collide at Tokyo’s Haneda Airport
In a dramatic incident at Tokyo’s Haneda airport, all 379 individuals aboard a Japan Airlines (JAL) plane survived a harrowing collision with a Coast Guard aircraft that tragically claimed the lives of five crew members from the smaller plane. Live visuals aired by public broadcaster NHK captured the JAL Airbus A350 bursting into flames while Read More…
Israel kills Hamas deputy leader in drone strike in Beirut
On Tuesday, Israel killed Saleh al-Arouri, the deputy leader of Hamas, in a drone strike in Beirut, according to Lebanese and Palestinian security sources. The assassination of al-Arouri, who was 57 years old, is the first of a senior Hamas political leader since Israel launched a massive air and ground offensive against the group three Read More…
Nigerian Supporters Club unites for AFCON mobilisation in Abidjan
The Nigeria Football Supporters Club (NFSC) has initiated an extensive mobilisation effort targeting Nigerian residents in Cote d’Ivoire to gather in Abidjan and cheer on the Super Eagles to triumph in the upcoming 2023 AFCON tournament. Mr. Bright Urenyere, Chairman of the Mobilisation Committee, NFSC, Cote D’Ivoire chapter, conveyed their plans in an interview with Read More…
Philanthropic champion honoured for 40 years of football sponsorship
Mr. Polly Emenike, the solitary benefactor behind the Nanka Champions League for over 40 years, recently received commendation and recognition from both the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) and the management of Rangers International Football Club (FC) of Enugu. The league caters specifically to Nanka indigenes spread across Nigeria and has seen the latest Read More…