Residents of Ugwuoba in Enugu State, as well as people residing in Amansea and Awka, the capital of Anambra State, have sent a save our souls (SOS) message to the two governors of the states over what they described as attempts by some hoodlums and kidnappers operating at the Ugwuoba Cattle Market in Oji River…
The Centre for Integrated Health Programs (CIPH) has urged girls to embrace Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) to break societal barriers and harness their talents. This was the focus at the STEM Hub for Empowerment (S.H.E) Graduation Ceremony of Adolescent girls and young women, held in Lagos, recently. Chief Executive Officer, CIPH, Bolanle Oyeledun,…
The Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun has approved the appointment of Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) Olabisi Okuwobi as the new National Coordinator for the Police Campaign Against Cultism and Other Vices (POCACOV). This decision, part of a broader organizational restructuring, aims to bolster the campaign’s effectiveness in crime prevention through developmental initiatives….
Nigeria’s minister of Sports development, John Enoh has urged Nigerians to support the Super Eagles financially ahead of their 2023 AFCON final clash with the hosts, Ivory Coast at 9 p.m. on Sunday, February 11. Weeks after beating Ivory Coast in the group stage of the tournament, the two countries are meeting in the final…
A former Nigerian international has tipped the Super Eagles for AFCON glory, saying they have all it takes to bring the crown home. Nigeria, three-time Africa champions, are up against hosts Cote d’Ivoire in the final of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday. Ahead of the clash, Osaze who played in three AFCONS,…
The match officials for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations final have been announced by the Confederation of African Football, CAF. Referee Dahane Beida from Mauritania will be the man in the middle for Sunday’s game. The first assistant referee will be Jerson Emiliano Dos Santos of Angola. Diana Chikotesha has been appointed second assistant…
Football Managers including Mauricio Pochettino, Jurgen Klopp and Mikel Arteta appear to be sceptical about the the possibility of introducing blue cards Football’s lawmakers have delayed plans to publish details of sin-bin trials – which were expected to include the introduction of blue cards – at higher levels of football until next month. Trial protocols…
Ebonyi State Governor , Chief Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru says government will assist students in public schools in the payment of NECO and WAEC fees , just as he directed that payment of gratuities will henceforth be on monthly basis. The Governor dropped the hint when he received the management of the Local Government Staff Pensions…
President of Confederation of African Football Patrice Motsepe on Friday refused to confirm the dates of the next Africa Cup of Nations, due to take place in 2025. “The focus for all of us now is Ivory Coast,” CAF chief Motsepe said at a press conference in Abidjan, where this year’s AFCON in Ivory Coast…
Not less than seven persons were reported dead while watching the Nigeria vs South Africa semi-final match. While one of those confirmed dead was reportedly hypertensive, the cause of death remains undetermined for others. The Super Eagles of Nigeria will again battle the Elephants of Ivory Coast in the final of the ongoing African Cup…
