Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

Côte d’Ivoire Secure Dominant 4-1 Victory Over Sierra Leone In AFCON 2025 Qualifier. Côte d’Ivoire continued their impressive run in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2025 qualifiers with a commanding 4-1 win over Sierra Leone on Friday. The Elephants, who had already won their first two group matches, reinforced their dominance at the Laurent Pokou Stadium. The home side took an early lead just two minutes into the game, courtesy of Nicolas Pépé. However, Sierra Leone fought back before half-time, with Alhassan Koroma scoring an equaliser, leaving the teams level at the break. In the second…

Samu Omorodion Reflects On Difficult Atlético Experience And Missed Chelsea Deal, Now Content At Porto. Samu Omorodion, the young footballer, recently opened up about his emotional struggles during his time at Atlético Madrid. In an interview with Marca, he revealed the tough period he went through, sharing: “I spent many nights crying… my family also struggled.” He felt isolated during his time there, training separately from the rest of the team. “I didn’t even feel like a player,” Omorodion admitted, saying he had no interactions with anyone at the club, which made the experience even more difficult. Reflecting on…

House of Representatives Proposes Establishment Of Bola Tinubu Federal University Of Nigerian Languages. The Nigerian House of Representatives has taken a significant step towards creating the Bola Ahmed Tinubu Federal University of Nigerian Languages. This bill, sponsored by Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu alongside eight other lawmakers, had its first reading on Thursday. The proposed institution aims to promote the study of Nigerian languages and cultural development, offering various academic programmes, including diplomas, degrees, and postgraduate qualifications. The university’s goal is to produce graduates proficient in Nigerian languages who can contribute to national development through linguistic and cultural expertise. …

Russian Stealth Drone Destroyed In Possible Friendly Fire Incident In Eastern Ukraine. In a remarkable event near the eastern Ukrainian city of Kostyantynivka, residents witnessed what is believed to be the destruction of Russia’s latest stealth combat drone, the S-70 Okhotnik (Hunter). This heavy unmanned aerial vehicle, designed to be nearly invisible to radar and comparable in size to a fighter jet, was shot down in a dramatic aerial confrontation. Eyewitnesses observed two white vapour trails crossing the sky, a usual precursor to an impending Russian airstrike. However, what followed was unprecedented. The lower vapour trail split, with an…

Comoros Stun Tunisia With Historic 1-0 AFCON Qualifier Victory. In a shocking upset, Comoros secured a 1-0 win against Tunisia during their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier at the Rades Olympic Stadium on Saturday. Tunisia, who entered the match as favourites after winning their first two qualifiers, struggled to break down the well-organised Comoros defence, despite dominating possession and attempts on goal. With over 70% possession and numerous shots, Tunisia were frustrated by Comoros’ resilience. The decisive moment came in the 63rd minute when Rafiki Said scored the only goal of the game, sealing an unexpected victory for…

Bukayo Saka Returns To Arsenal For Injury Assessment. England have confirmed that Bukayo Saka has left the national team’s camp and returned to Arsenal for further medical evaluation. The decision was made following initial tests conducted by the England medical staff, who assessed the winger’s condition after he picked up an injury. Saka will now undergo further assessment with Arsenal’s medical team, where they will determine the extent of the injury and the appropriate recovery plan. The exact nature and severity of the injury remain unclear, but his fitness is a concern for both club and country as the…

Super Eagles Set To Face Russia In 2025 Friendly. The Super Eagles of Nigeria are scheduled to face Russia in a high-profile friendly match in 2025, as earlier reported by Daily Post. The fixture is currently being organised by FIFA match agent Jairo Pachon, who is working closely with representatives from the Russian Football Federation to finalise the details. Russian journalist Bartlomiej Banasiew quoted Pachon as saying, “This match is about as good as it gets,” highlighting the significance of the first-ever senior-level encounter between the two national teams. While the exact date and venue are yet to…

NNPC Signs $3.3 Billion Gas Supply Deal For Methanol Plant In Bayelsa. The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has finalised a landmark agreement to supply gas to a $3.3 billion methanol plant being developed by Brass Fertilizer & Petrochemical Company Limited in Bayelsa State. The deal, signed in partnership with Shell, TotalEnergies, and Agip, is part of a broader initiative to monetise Nigeria’s vast gas reserves. Ekperikpe Ekpo, the Minister of State for Petroleum (Gas), announced the agreement on Friday, highlighting its significance in driving Nigeria’s energy transition. The NNPC and its partners will supply approximately 270 million…

Ogun Advocates For Increased Representation Of Women In Key Positions On International Girl Child Day. Ogun State has called for greater inclusion of women in technical and scientific education as part of efforts to enhance gender equality. During the 2024 International Girl Child Day celebration, Mrs Ronke Soyombo, Special Adviser to the Ogun State government on education, emphasised the need for women to take up leadership roles in fields traditionally dominated by men. Speaking at the event held at the Cultural Centre, Abeokuta, Soyombo highlighted the challenges faced by girls, such as gender-based violence, limited access to education, and…

Arsenal Eye Bournemouth’s Semenyo And Kerkez, Howe Rejects England Job Links, Mainoo Nears New Manchester United Deal. Speculations from London suggests Arsenal are preparing to make bids for two Bournemouth players, with Ghana international winger Antoine Semenyo, 24, and Hungarian left-back Milos Kerkez, 20, both on their radar. Semenyo, who has impressed at Bournemouth, and Kerkez, who has gained attention for his performances at left-back, are reportedly being targeted as part of Arsenal’s push to strengthen their squad for the future. Meanwhile, Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe, 46, has firmly rejected suggestions that he would be interested in leaving…

Fatima Kyari, Daughter Of NNPC GCEO, Passes Away At 25. Fatima Kyari, the daughter of Mele Kyari, the Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited, tragically passed away on Friday at the age of 25. The news has brought widespread sorrow across the country. Vice-President Kashim Shettima led other mourners in attending the funeral prayers for the late Fatima, held at the Annur Mosque in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital. The Vice-President offered condolences to the Kyari family, acknowledging the profound loss. In a statement, Shettima expressed his deep sympathy for the family, praying…

Super Eagles Secure Hard-Fought Victory Over Libya In AFCON 2025 Qualifier. Nigeria’s Super Eagles secured a narrow but hard-fought 1-0 victory against Libya in their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 Qualifying encounter at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo. Fisayo Dele-Bashiru’s strike proved decisive, giving Nigeria their third consecutive clean sheet and back-to-back home victories under coach Augustine Eguavoen. The win marks an impressive unbeaten run for the Super Eagles, who have managed two wins and one draw from their three Group D matches. With this result, Nigeria now tops Group D with 7 points, followed closely by Benin,…