South Africa’s Bafana Bafana will play host to three-time African champions Nigeria in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match at the Toyota Stadium in Bloemfontein on Sept. 9. A statement by Ademola Olajire, NFF’s Head of Communications on Sunday, noted that the highly-anticipated game will commence at 4 p.m. GMT (which is 5 p.m….
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has congratulated the Super Falcons on their remarkable 3–2 victory over hosts Morocco to win a record 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title, describing the achievement as a beacon of hope and national inspiration. In a statement shared via his official X (formerly Twitter) handle on Sunday, Jonathan praised…
Vice-President Kashim Shettima has arrived in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to attend the second United Nations (UN) Food Systems Summit, taking place from July 27 to 29. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Shettima’s aircraft touched down at the Bole International Airport around 4:26 p.m. local time, where he was received by Ethiopia’s Deputy…
Wife of Anambra Governor, Dr Nonye Soludo, has congratulated the Super Falcons on their historic victory at the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), where they secured a record-breaking 10th title. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Nigeria staged a stunning comeback, beating hosts Morocco 3-2 in a tense final in Rabat, Morocco….
Some football enthusiasts in Aba have hailed the Super Falcons for winning the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) at the expense of the host nation Morocco, on Saturday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Nigeria ladies produced a superlative performance to defeat their counterparts, the Atlas Lionesses of Morocco 3-2…
Interim National Chairperson of the Labour Party (LP), Senator Nenadi Usman, has reaffirmed the party’s status as the most credible alternative to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), urging Nigerians to remain steadfast in their support. Speaking with journalists on Sunday in Kafanchan, the headquarters of Jema’a Local Government Area, Usman described the Labour Party…
Former Deputy Governor of Niger State, Ambassador Ahmed Musa Ibeto, has called for the creation of Kainji State from parts of the current Niger and Kebbi States, citing the need for justice, equity, and fairness among the region’s diverse populations. Ibeto made the call on Sunday during the North-West zonal public hearing on constitutional review…
Nigeria’s entertainment and sports scenes are ablaze with excitement following three major cultural moments: the Super Falcons’ dramatic comeback to reclaim the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title, the premiere of Big Brother Naija Season 10, and the breakout success of Kemi Adetiba’s To Kill a Monkey on Netflix. According to the News Agency…
The Niger State Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA) has confirmed that 13 people died in Saturday’s boat mishap in Zumba, Shiroro Local Government Area of the state. Director General of NSEMA, Abdullahi Baba Arah, disclosed this to Newsmen, clarifying that contrary to earlier media reports, 39 people were onboard the ill-fated boat. He said 13 lost…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), has arrested a Chinese businessman and an 80-year-old grandma, for drug trafficking. This is contained in a statement by Director, Media and Advocacy NDLEA, Mr Femi Babafemi on Sunday in Abuja. Babafemi said that both suspects top the list of arrests made by operatives of the NDLEA in…
