The Teranga Lions of Senegal have crashed out of the African Cup of Nations after losing 5-4 on penalties to hosts, Ivory Coast. Regulation time and extra time ended 1-1 but Moussa Niakhate crashed his kick against the post as the Ivorians, who got to this stage as one of the third-best teams in the…
Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court Abuja has adjourned a suit by the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, against the Federal Government to February 8th, 2024. In the suit, Kanu accused the FG of kidnapping him from Kenya and bringing him to Nigeria for trial. He also…
The Rivers State House of Assembly has accused Governor Siminalayi Fubara of engaging in illegality with regards to his recent appointments. The Speaker, Martin Amaewhule, levelled the accusation against the governor during plenary on Monday at the Assembly Quarters in Port Harcourt, the state capital. The lawmakers converged for an unscheduled plenary following their last…
The Speaker of Edo State House of Assembly, Blessing Agbebaku, on Monday, suspended a lawmaker representing Esan South-East, Sunny Ojiezele, for three months for allegedly causing disunity among members. Agbebaku, who announced Ojiezele’s suspension during plenary, directed the Sergeant-at-arms to walk the two-time lawmaker out of the chambers. The speaker said, “The member representing Esan…
Gunmen on Monday struck at Ohii Junction on the Owerri-Orlu Road in Imo State. The attack left no fewer than four persons dead. Sources said that two of the victims were policemen believed to be on duty in the area. Following the incident, a recorded video of the attack was seen in social media platforms…
Gov Siminalayi Fubara, of Rivers state has warned the newly appointed Chief of Staff and commissioners not to use their new position to stalk or antagonise perceived political enemies. He said all contending challenges have been surrendered to God with the confidence that He will continue to intervene in a manner that will shock the…
Cape Verde continued their fairy tale at the ongoing Nations Cup in Ivory Coast by beating Mauritania to qualify for the quarter final Cape Verde won by a late goal to triumph 1-0 and await the winner between Senegal and Ivory Coast in the quarter-finals Ryan Mendes’ 88th-minute penalty was the difference as the Blue…
Gunmen suspected to be herdsmen, on Monday, killed two traditional rulers in Ekiti State. The incident was happened between Oke-Ako and Ipao-Ekiti in Ajoni Local Government Area of the state. The duo – Onimojo of Imojo Ekiti in Oye Local Government Area and Elesun of Esun Ekiti in Ajoni, Ikole Local Government Area of Ekiti…
Former President of South Africa Jacob Zuma has been suspended from the party after refusing to vote for it and launching a rival organisation. The governing African National Congress (ANC) announced its decision on Monday. “Zuma and others whose conduct is in conflict with our values and principles, will find themselves outside the African National…
Players of the Angola national team have been promised cash rewards and material gifts, should they beat Nigeria in the quarter final on Friday. The Palancas Negras thrashed Namibia 3-0 in the Round-of-16 to qualify for the quarter final The oil-rich nation are now seeking an unprecedented semi-final berth at the premier African competition. A…
