Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

NPFL Round-Up: Ikorodu City Triumph in South-West Derby, Heartland Share Points in Kano. Ikorodu City FC secured a memorable victory in their first-ever South-West derby in the Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL), defeating Shooting Stars (3SC) 2-1 at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Lagos. Despite falling behind to an early goal from Anthony Okachi in the 14th minute, the Oga Boys fought back in the second half. Shola Adelani equalised in the 59th minute before Rivio Ayemwenre sealed the win with a dramatic 88th-minute strike. Elsewhere, Kano Pillars were held to an entertaining 2-2 draw by Heartland FC at…

Rabiot Shines As France Defeat Italy To Win Nations League Group. Adrien Rabiot scored two outstanding headers as France secured a 3-1 victory over Italy at the San Siro, overtaking the Azzurri to top Nations League Group A2. The Marseille midfielder opened the scoring with a well-timed header from Lucas Digne’s corner, marking the start of an impressive night for Les Bleus. Aston Villa defender Digne was also instrumental in France’s second goal, as his free-kick struck the crossbar before deflecting in off Italian goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario. Italy, who only needed to avoid a two-goal defeat to secure…

Haaland Hat-Trick Fires Norway To Nations League Top Tier. Erling Haaland delivered a masterful hat-trick as Norway cruised to a 5-0 victory over Kazakhstan, securing promotion to the top tier of the Nations League. The Manchester City striker, who recently became Norway’s all-time leading goalscorer, continued his sensational form by taking his tally to 38 goals in 39 international appearances. He also cemented his position as the Nations League’s top scorer with seven goals in six group games. Haaland opened the scoring by slotting home a rebound after Antonio Nusa’s initial effort was parried by goalkeeper Stas Pokatilov.…

Biden Grants Approval for Ukraine to Use US Missiles Inside Russia, Following Russia’s Attack In Sumy. In a significant development, US President Joe Biden has reportedly given Ukraine the green light to use long-range missiles supplied by the United States to strike targets within Russian territory. While the decision has not been officially announced, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky hinted at the move, stating, “Missiles will speak for themselves.” The decision marks a shift in the ongoing conflict, allowing Ukraine to strengthen its defensive capabilities while countering Russia’s aggression. Reports suggest that this step aims to help Ukraine hold onto…

APC Celebrates Aiyedatiwa’s Landslide Victory In Ondo Governorship Election. The All Progressives Congress (APC) has congratulated Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa on his resounding victory in the Ondo State governorship election, held on Saturday. In a statement issued on Sunday, Felix Morka, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, commended Aiyedatiwa for his remarkable performance and the overwhelming support he received from voters. Aiyedatiwa, representing the APC, secured a decisive win, with 366,781 votes. His nearest rival, Agboola Ajayi of the Peoples Democratic Party, trailed significantly, garnering 117,845 votes. The results were officially announced by the State Returning Officer, Professor Olayemi Akinwunmi,…

Aiyedatiwa Clinches Victory In Ondo Gubernatorial Election. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, has triumphed in the Ondo gubernatorial election, securing victories in all 18 Local Government Areas. Aiyedatiwa defeated his main opponent, Agboola Ajayi of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), with a significant margin across the state. The results, submitted to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), showcased APC’s dominance, with particularly high votes recorded in Akure South, Akoko South-West, and Owo LGAs. This win reaffirms APC’s stronghold in the region.

Governor Sanwo-Olu Visits Akure, Reassures Ondo APC Faithful Of Continued Progress After Election. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has expressed confidence in the ongoing efforts of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State, affirming that the party remains committed to its developmental agenda. In a statement shared on his official X account, Governor Sanwo-Olu revealed that he, alongside members of the campaign council and other State Governors, had visited the party’s situation room in Akure. The visit was aimed at appreciating party members and volunteers for their dedication during the election period. Sanwo-Olu expressed gratitude to the APC…

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi Arrives In Nigeria For Historic State Visit. The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, officially welcomed Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Nigeria on Saturday night, marking a significant diplomatic occasion. Narendra Modi’s arrival at the Presidential Wing of the Ahmadu Bello Airport heralds the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Nigeria in 17 years, the last being Dr Manmohan Singh in 2007. During his two-day state visit, Prime Minister Modi is scheduled to meet with Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Sunday. According to a…

INEC Postpones Ondo Governorship Election Result Collation As Aiyedatiwa Leads By Wide Margin. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced a delay in the collation of results for the Ondo State governorship election, initially scheduled to resume at 5:00 a.m. on Sunday, 17 November. The collation process will now recommence at 12:00 p.m., according to the Returning Officer, Professor Olayemi Akinwunmi, who is also the Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Lokoja. Professor Akinwunmi explained that the postponement was necessary to ensure the arrival of results from the remaining five local government areas: Akure North, Okitipupa, Odigbo, Ilaje,…

Xi Jinping Expresses Willingness To Collaborate With Trump As He Meets Biden  For The Last Official Meeting. Chinese President Xi Jinping has pledged Beijing’s readiness to cooperate with Donald Trump in his upcoming term as US President. Xi made the statement during his final meeting with outgoing US President Joe Biden on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit held in Lima, Peru. The leaders, meeting for the last time under Biden’s administration, reflected on the “ups and downs” of US-China relations over the past four years. Despite several diplomatic challenges, they emphasised progress on critical issues…

INEC Uploads Over 90% Of Ondo Governorship Election Results. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has reported significant progress in uploading results from the recent Ondo State governorship election. As of 6:18 p.m., the commission confirmed that more than 90% of the polling unit results have been uploaded to its Result Viewing Portal (IReV). Specifically, 3,543 out of 3,933 polling units had their results uploaded. INEC also revealed that 97% of polling units across the 203 wards in Ondo’s 18 local government areas had opened by 8:30 a.m. on election day, with the remaining units becoming operational between 8:31…

Appeal Court Sacks MC Oluomo, Reaffirms Baruwa As NURTW President. The Court of Appeal in Abuja has nullified the election of Musiliu Akinsanya, popularly known as MC Oluomo, as the national president of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW). This decision upholds the leadership of Tajudeen Baruwa as the legitimate head of the union. MC Oluomo had been declared president following a delegate conference held at the union’s zonal secretariat in Osogbo, Osun State. However, the appellate court, in a unanimous ruling delivered on Friday, 8th November, by Justices Hamma Akawu Barka, Nnamdi Okwy Dimgba, and Asmau…