Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has praised Nigeria’s U-20 national team, the Flying Eagles, following their victory over Togo at the ongoing WAFU B U-20 Championship, CSONews24 reports. Chelle gave the commendation after Nigeria’s win over Togo in the regional tournament, applauding the players for their discipline, resilience and impressive display throughout the encounter.
Former National Vice Chairman (North-West) of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Salihu Moh. Lukman, has explained why he suspended his membership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), saying the decision was informed by concerns over the party’s internal direction and political engagements. Lukman made this known in a statement issued on Arise Television’s ‘Morning Show’
The Federal Government and South-East leaders have commenced efforts to design a new security framework aimed at addressing the persistent insecurity in the region through stronger collaboration and intelligence-driven operations. The initiative was disclosed by the Special to the Minister of Defence, Rear Admiral Oluwale Bankole (rtd.), following a strategic security engagement between the Minister
The 2027 Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has criticised President Bola Tinubu over his recent comments on hunger, describing the remarks as insensitive to the economic realities confronting millions of Nigerians. In a statement issued on Friday, Obi said the growing hardship across the country demands empathy and practical policy
Families of victims kidnapped in Kwara State have appealed to the government for urgent action after alleged kidnappers rejected a ₦155 million ransom offer made for the release of their loved ones.Alhaji Abdul Ibrahim, who represented the affected families, said he lost 10 relatives and still had 35 family members in captivity.“We raised N155 million
A former political figure, Ikechukwu, has described the 1966 military coup led by Major Chukwuma Kaduna Nzeogwu as a major setback that had lasting negative consequences for the Igbo people. Ikechukwu, while reflecting on the events surrounding the coup, criticised Nzeogwu’s role in the military intervention, describing his actions as reckless and arguing that they
South African singer, Tyla, has removed Lagos from the list of cities for her upcoming A pop World Tour, following backlash linked to concerns over xenophobia and reactions surrounding her planned performance in Nigeria. The Grammy-winning artiste’s decision to exclude Lagos from the tour itinerary has sparked mixed reactions among fans, with some Nigerians expressing
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has raised concerns over what it described as the alleged politicisation of key democratic institutions, warning that the perceived involvement of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the Nigeria Police Force in political activities could undermine confidence in the country’s electoral system. The opposition party alleged that recent developments
A High Court in Delta State sitting in Ogwashi has sentenced two persons, Desmond Macaulay Oghenemaro and Enaike Onoriode to death by hanging after finding them guilty of the murder of late Miss Elozino Ogege, a student of Delta State University (DELSU) Abraka. The trial judge held that the prosecution proved its case beyond reasonable
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has said the ongoing infrastructure and development projects across the nation’s capital are already showcasing the achievements of the President Bola Tinubu administration ahead of the 2027 general election. Wike said that political activities won’t get in the way of his administration finishing important development projects