Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

Vance Defends Trump As “Candidate of Peace” Amid Controversy Over Remarks. During a recent CNN interview with Jake Tapper, JD Vance, vice-presidential candidate alongside former President Donald Trump, defended Trump as the “candidate of peace” in response to questions about some of Trump’s recent remarks. Vance addressed Trump’s references to “radical left lunatics” as “the enemy from within” and similar comments directed toward Democratic figures Adam Schiff and Nancy Pelosi. Tapper pressed Vance on whether these comments signalled hostility towards opposition leaders, but Vance clarified that Trump’s criticisms were aimed at “far-left lunatics” rather than mainstream Democratic leaders. Vance…

Tinubu Congratulates Vietnam’s New President-Elect, Luong Cuong. President Bola Tinubu has extended his congratulations to Luong Cuong, the newly elected President of Vietnam, following Cuong’s appointment by the country’s parliament. At 67, Cuong brings over 40 years of experience from his service in the Vietnamese military and has been a Politburo member since 2021, marking him as a significant figure in Vietnamese politics. Speaking through his media aide, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu expressed Nigeria’s appreciation for Cuong’s commitment to strengthening Vietnam’s role as a friend and responsible member of the international community. Tinubu highlighted the friendly relations between Nigeria and…

Kwara State Charges 200 For Environmental Law Violations During Sanitation Exercise. At least 200 individuals in Kwara State were arrested and charged before mobile courts over breaches of the state’s environmental laws during a recent sanitation exercise. This enforcement action took place across the state on Saturday as part of efforts to ensure adherence to environmental regulations, according to a statement issued by Kamaldeen Aliagan, spokesperson for the Kwara State Ministry of Environment. Commissioner for Environment, Nafisat Musa Buge, expressed her dissatisfaction with the level of non-compliance in certain areas, especially commercial motor parks, warning residents and businesses to…

Super Falcons Secure 2-0 Victory Over Algeria In Friendly. Nigeria’s Super Falcons earned a 2-0 victory against the Green Ladies of Algeria in a friendly match held at Remo Stars Stadium, Ikenne, on Saturday. The Super Falcons, led by their captain Rasheedat Ajibade, showcased their quality as the nine-time African champions. Ajibade opened the scoring in the 24th minute, delivering a sublime finish to give Nigeria an early lead. She further extended the advantage just before the halftime whistle, scoring her second in first-half stoppage time. The 24-year-old Ajibade’s brace has brought her tally to six goals in 20…

Flamingos’ World Cup Run Ends With Quarter-Final Loss To The USA. Nigeria’s Flamingos were eliminated from the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup after a 2-0 quarter-final defeat to the United States on Saturday night in the Dominican Republic. The 2022 bronze medallists were hindered by early injuries to key players, disrupting Coach Bankole Olowookere’s game plan. Injuries saw forward Blessing Ifitezue and left-back Onyedikachi Ekezie forced off within the first half, while defender Jumai Adebayo also faced a brief injury scare. The match began with promise for Nigeria, with Harmony Chidi coming close on two occasions from free kicks…

Eguavoen Invites 35 Players For Super Eagles B Team Ahead Of CHAN Qualifier Against Ghana. Super Eagles B team coach Augustine Eguavoen has called up 35 players to prepare for Nigeria’s crucial Africa Nations Championship (CHAN) qualifying fixture against Ghana. Among the notable inclusions are Remo Stars’ wing-back Ismail Sadiq, Kano Pillars’ forward Zikifilu Rabiu, and Enugu Rangers’ midfielder Kazeem Ogunleye, each expected to play pivotal roles in Nigeria’s bid to secure a spot in the 2025 CHAN tournament. The first leg of the two-part fixture is scheduled for the weekend of 20th – 22nd December, with the return…

Barcelona Thrash Real Madrid 4-0 In El Clasico To Go Six Points Clear. Barcelona showcased a commanding performance, defeating Real Madrid 4-0 in El Clasico, extending their lead to six points over their historic rivals. Real Madrid, who were aiming to equal a 43-game unbeaten league record, saw their hopes dashed by Barcelona’s relentless second-half display. After a tightly contested goalless first half, Robert Lewandowski opened the scoring in the 54th minute, converting Marc Casado’s pass with precision. The Polish striker doubled Barcelona’s lead shortly after, heading home a cross from Alejandro Balde. Lewandowski came close to a hat-trick,…

Enugu Police Commissioner and State Officials Visit Family of Murdered Musician, Pledge Swift Justice. The Commissioner of Police in Enugu State, CP Kanayo Uzuegbu, alongside senior state government officials, visited the family of the late Chikezie Okezie Nwamba, a renowned Ogene musician popularly known as Igbo-Jah. The artist was tragically killed by a police officer on Friday night, an incident that has sent shockwaves through the Enugu community. During the visit, CP Uzuegbu reassured the grieving family and the public that a thorough investigation is underway and pledged that justice would be served swiftly. He emphasised the commitment of…

Nigerian Government Moves To Restore Power After Weeklong Blackout In Northern States. The Nigerian government has announced efforts to restore electricity to numerous northern states affected by a weeklong blackout due to issues with the national grid. In a statement released through the Nigeria National Grid’s official account on Saturday, authorities indicated that temporary relief is on the way, with plans to supply an additional 400 megawatts of power to the affected areas via the Ugwuaji APIR Line. This outage has impacted major northern states, including Kaduna, Kano, Jigawa, Benue, Katsina, Taraba, Gombe, Borno, and Nasarawa. The blackout stemmed…

Nigeria Police Investigates VeryDarkMan For Alleged Misuse Of Police Uniform. The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has launched an investigation into social media influencer Martins Otse, popularly known as “VeryDarkMan,” following his unauthorised use of a police uniform and insignia in a recent video. The influencer, who appeared in full police attire, referred to himself as the “social media police,” sparking widespread reactions and prompting an official response from the NPF. In a statement posted on its official X (formerly Twitter) page, the NPF condemned Otse’s actions, describing them as a violation of both the Criminal Code Law and the Penal…

CAF Awards Victory To Nigeria After Libya Incident. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has awarded three points and three goals to Nigeria’s national football team, following a recent incident in which a flight carrying the team was diverted 300 kilometres from the scheduled airport. According to reports, the plane’s pilot alerted authorities that the aircraft was low on fuel, yet the flight was still rerouted to an alternative airport. CAF has additionally imposed a $50,000 fine on Libya in response to the situation. The decision comes as part of disciplinary measures from CAF, which has also underscored the…

Arsène Wenger Warns Of Erling Haaland’s Long-term Potential At Manchester City. Football icon Arsène Wenger has issued a strong warning to the football world, cautioning that Erling Haaland’s potential is far from being fully realised. The 24-year-old Manchester City star showcased his remarkable skills once again during City’s UEFA Champions League match against Sparta Prague on Wednesday, where he scored twice, including an impressive scorpion-kick goal, to seal City’s 3-0 victory. Wenger, speaking on beIN SPORTS, praised Haaland’s “physical monster” attributes, highlighting the striker’s instinct, timing, and scoring finesse. “He has the instinct, timing, [and is] scoring outstanding goals,”…