Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

NFF Officially Unveils Newly Appointed Super Eagles Head Coach Éric Chelle. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) officially introduced Éric Sékou Chelle as the new head coach of the Super Eagles. In an event at the MKO Abiola National Stadium in the early hours of today.The unveiling marks a significant development in Nigerian football, heralding a new era for one of Africa’s most celebrated national teams. Chelle, a 47-year-old Franco-Malian, was appointed following a thorough recommendation by the NFF’s Technical and Development Committee, which was then ratified by the federation’s Executive Committee. His unveiling took place at 11 AM in the…

Lagos Speaker Mudashiru Obasa Impeached Amidst Allegations Of Misconduct. In a dramatic turn of events early this morning, the Lagos State House of Assembly took the unprecedented step of impeaching its Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa, on charges of gross misconduct and abuse of office. The decision was made following an emergency session of the Assembly, where a majority of the lawmakers voted in favour of the impeachment. Obasa, who has held the position since 2015, faced mounting allegations that had been under public and judicial scrutiny for years. These allegations included financial mismanagement, misuse of public funds, and other forms of…

Makinde Presents Certificate, Staff Of Office To Oba Abimbola Owoade As Alaafin Of Oyo. IBADAN, OYO STATE – In a significant ceremony held at the Oyo State Government House in Agodi, Ibadan, the state capital, Governor Seyi Makinde has officially presented the certificate and staff of office to the newly appointed Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade. The event took place on Monday, marking a formal acknowledgment of Prince Owoade’s selection as the successor to the late Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III, the 44th Alaafin of Oyo, who passed away two years ago. The announcement of Prince Owoade as the Alaafin-elect…

Oyo State High Court Grants N10m Bail To Three Defendants. In a new development concerning the recent Oyo stampede, an Oyo State High Court sitting at Ring Road has granted a N10 million bail to Olori Naomi Silekunola, Alhaji Oriyomi Hazmat, and Abdullahi Fasasi. The ruling was delivered by Justice K. B Olawoyin, presiding over Court 8, on Monday, following a bail application filed by the counsels of the trio. The court had set Monday for the ruling after the lawyers for Silekunola, Hazmat, and Fasasi presented their bail application on January 7. Justice Olawoyin outlined five conditions for the…

GRUESOME DISCOVERY IN ABUJA: ‘Yahoo Boy’ Arrested After Beheading Girlfriend. Agwan Sarki Orozo, FCT – In a shocking development that has sent unbelievable shockwaves through the community, a young man suspected of internet fraud, colloquially known as a ‘Yahoo boy’, was apprehended with the severed head of his girlfriend in Agwan Sarki Orozo, near the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The suspect was nabbed following an intelligence tip-off that led security operatives to an uncompleted building in the area. Sources close to the investigation reveal that upon interrogation, the suspect confessed to the heinous act, admitting that the rest of the…

Tribute To A Titan Of Peace: Obasanjo Honours Late President Jimmy Carter. Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo paid glowing tributes to the late former American President Jimmy Carter, describing him as a “titan and man of peace” during a poignant memorial service held at the Chapel of Christ the Glorious King, Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL) in Abeokuta. Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States and a 2002 Nobel Peace Prize laureate for his humanitarian efforts post-presidency, passed away at the age of 100 on December 29, 2024, at his home in Plains, Georgia. Obasanjo, speaking to…

ECOWAS Condemns Terrorist Attacks In Benin And Nigeria. The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission has strongly condemned a devastating terrorist attack on Benin Republic, which resulted in numerous casualties, including soldiers. The attack occurred near the border with Niger and Burkina Faso, two Sahelian countries that have left ECOWAS following military coups. On Wednesday evening, Colonel Faizou Gomina, the National Guard’s Chief of Staff for Benin, reported a severe blow to one of Benin’s most fortified military positions. “We’ve been dealt a very hard blow,” he lamented, although specific casualty figures were not disclosed. However, the…

Barcelona Stage Superb Comeback Against Real Madrid To Win Spanish Super Cup. In a match filled with drama and flair, Barcelona secured a remarkable victory over Real Madrid in the Spanish Super Cup final in Saudi Arabia, triumphing with a 5-2 scoreline after trailing early in the game. The action kicked off with a moment of brilliance from Kylian Mbappe for Real Madrid, who showcased his world-class talent by weaving through the Barcelona defence from the halfway line to score an exquisite solo goal past Wojciech Szczesny. However, Barcelona responded swiftly, with 16-year-old Lamine Yamal equalising in the 22nd…

Napoli Extend Lead At Serie A Summit With Verona Victory. Napoli have solidified their position at the top of Serie A, now four points clear of second-placed Inter Milan, following a convincing 2-0 victory over Hellas Verona at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona. The reigning champions wasted no time in asserting their dominance, taking the lead in just the fifth minute. The score came about when a shot from Giovanni di Lorenzo struck the post, fortuitously rebounding off Verona’s goalkeeper Lorenzo Montipo and into the net. The hosts sealed the match in the 61st minute when Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa,…

Plymouth Argyle Host Eight-Time FA Cup Winners Liverpool In Fourth Round. In what promises to be one of the most intriguing matchups of the FA Cup fourth round, Plymouth Argyle have drawn Liverpool at home. The Pilgrims, currently languishing at the bottom of the Championship, pulled off a remarkable upset by defeating the Premier League’s Brentford 1-0 in the third round, marking one of the weekend’s standout results. Elsewhere, Birmingham City, leading the charge in League One, are set to welcome Newcastle United to St Andrew’s. Meanwhile, Exeter City, also from the third tier, will host Nottingham Forest after a…

Zirkzee’s Decisive Penalty Seal FA Cup Victory For Ten-Man United. In a dramatic FA Cup third-round clash at the Emirates, Manchester United, reduced to ten men for nearly an hour, clinched a spot in the fourth round with a hard-fought victory over Arsenal, thanks to Joshua Zirkzee’s decisive penalty in the shootout. The match kicked off with United showing early promise, but the turning point came when Diogo Dalot was shown a second yellow card in the 61st minute for a mistimed challenge on Arsenal’s Mikel Merino, leaving Manchester United to battle with ten players. Despite the setback, United…

‘Shadow’ Tanker Stranded In Baltic Sea, Germany Points Finger At Russia. German maritime authorities have disclosed that a stranded oil tanker in German waters is part of what Berlin terms Russia’s “shadow fleet,” used to circumvent international sanctions. The Panamanian-flagged tanker, named Eventin, lost both power and steering capability, leading to the deployment of tugboats by Germany’s Central Command for Maritime Emergencies (CCME) to secure the vessel. The incident occurred in the coastal waters north of the German island of Rügen in the Baltic Sea. German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock has directly blamed Moscow for the situation, stating, “Russian…