Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

Nigerians are set to stay in darkness following reports of the collapse of the national grid system operated by the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) from Osogbo in Osun State. It was gathered that the grid dropped to a meagre 273 megawatts of electricity coming from two out of the over 27 electricity generation. Several Distribution Companies confirmed to that the grid went down at 00:41 AM, disclosing that most of their feeders are out. As of 4:00 a.m. on Thursday, five generating plants were on the grid. Afam VI had 0.70MW, Dadinkowa was generating 0.00MW, Ibom Power had 32.90MW,…

Super Eagles to test strength against Saudi’s Green Falcons in Portugal. Nigeria and Saudi Arabia will clash in a senior international friendly match in the city of Portimão, Portugal on Friday, 13th October 2023. The clash comes barely a month before the three-time African champions, who lashed Sao Tome and Principe 6-0 in their 2023 AFCON final-day qualification game in Uyo on Sunday, set out on the race for a place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup finals with a home game against the Crocodiles of Lesotho. Within the same FIFA window in November, the Eagles will play their second…

Bayelsa State group kick against alleged plans by Gov. Diri To Beg the First Lady of Nigeria for election support. A group, New Generation Leaders, NGL, has warned Bayelsa State governor, Douye Diri, and his Chief of Staff, Peter Akpe, against dragging the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, and its General Overseer, Pa Enoch Adeboye, into politics ahead of the November 11 governorship election in the state. The Coordinator of NGL in Yenagoa Local Government Area, Comrade Precious Charles Odede, disclosed that Diri and his team had concluded plans to visit Adeboye to solicit the support of the RCCG…

The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Wednesday swore in his cabinet members to work with him for his second term in office. The cabinet members were sworn in at a ceremony held at the Adeyemi Bero Auditorium in Alausa, Ikeja after their screening and confirmation by the Lagos State House of Assembly. Some of the dignitaries that attended the event include the Minister of Solid Mineral Development, Dele Alake. Below is the list of cabinet members screened by the Lagos State lawmakers and subsequently inaugurated by Governor Sanwo-Olu on Wednesday. Mr Layode Ibrahim, Mr Mobolaji Ogunlende, Dr Dolapo Fasawe, Bola Olumegbon, Mr…

The newly installed Soun of Ogbomosoland, Oba Afolabi Ghandi Laoye, is scheduled to make his first public appearance on Thursday morning following the conclusion of seven days of traditional rites. Last Friday, Kingmakers of the ancient town of Ogbomoso installed Pastor Prince Ghandi Afolabi Laoye of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) as the new Soun of Ogbomoso. The Areago High Chief, Sobalaje Otolorin, led the installation that took place in Abata. Pastor Ghandi then proceeded into seclusion to commence traditional rites attached to the throne. However, at the end of the seven days of traditional rites, the new monarch is…

Brentford’s in-form forward Bryan Mbeumo was on the scoresheet for Cameroon as the Indomitable Lions beat Burundi 3-0 to reach the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) in Ivory Coast. Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana marked his return to the Cameroon team after nine months out with some important saves in Garoua. Cameroon finished top of Group C to qualify alongside Namibia, completing the line-up of 24 teams for the tournament. After a nervy first half, Mbeumo struck for the hosts straight after the break with his fifth goal of the season for club and country. Christopher Wooh added a…

Super Falcons striker Desire Oparanozie has announced her retirement from professional football at the age of 29. She made the announcement on social media on Wednesday morning. “To my fans, family, and friends, thank you for the show of love and support over the years. It’s time to take a bow, as I believe there’s no better time than now. I’m officially announcing my retirement from professional football for both club and country,” Oparanozie wrote on her X handle. “To every team and coach I have played for, to every mate I’ve played alongside, and to every opponent I have…

In defiance of the African Union (AU), head of Gabon’s junta, General Brice Oligui Nguema, on Tuesday swore in fresh justices of the country’s Constitutional Court as well as members of his cabinet. He also chaired the first council meeting with the ministers of his transitional government in Libreville, Gabon. “I took this opportunity to remind members of the government of my demands, among which is , the service of the Gabonese is first and foremost,” the general tweeted on Tuesday evening. The steps taken by the junta is in further disregard for the directive of the African Union (AU)…

Lagos State House of Assembly summons LAMATA over non-inclusion of Yoruba Language in train services. The Lagos State House Assembly, on Tuesday, asked the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) to appear before it over its refusal to add Yoruba to languages it uses for announcements and instructions in its train service. Noting the importance of Yoruba language for passing information to passengers on the trains, the House stated that it would help some of them, especially new users, easily understand what to do. The House further noted that since 2017 when the bill on compulsory teaching of Yoruba Language…

After 26 years and 137 caps Ildefons Lima has played his last game for Andorra – ending the longest career in international football. The 43-year-old made his Andorra debut aged 17 in a 4-1 loss to Estonia in 1997, scoring in the nation’s second ever official fixture. He has played in every decade since and on Tuesday he started his final international match, a 3-0 defeat by Switzerland. After 23 minutes he was substituted and was given a standing ovation by Swiss and Andorran supporters as he left the field. He was replaced by Ricard Fernandez Betriu, a team-mate who…

Argentina rested Lionel Messi but still beat Bolivia 3-0 to make it two wins from two in World Cup qualifying. Chelsea’s Enzo Fernandez opened the scoring, with further strikes from Nicolas Tagliafico and Nicolas Gonzalez sealing victory in La Paz. Brazil also secured their second win after beating Peru 1-0 thanks to a 90th-minute goal from Marquinhos. Marcelo Bielsa suffered his first defeat in charge of Uruguay after Ecuador came from behind to win 2-1. Bielsa’s side, who beat Chile on Saturday, took the lead through Agustin Canobbio, but a goal in each half from Felix Torres secured the win…

England continued their modern-day superiority in the 150-year rivalry with Scotland by beating their in-form hosts in a friendly at a raucous Hampden. The Scots last triumphed in this fixture in 1999, but hopes of a 42nd win appeared ominously faint as Phil Foden’s opener silenced the national stadium before the terrific Jude Bellingham was gifted a second three minutes later. A shaken Scotland eventually awoke the home crowd as Harry Maguire’s lazy leg sent Andy Robertson’s cross screeching beyond Aaron Ramsdale. However, England’s classy play and intricate movement would pay once more as Harry Kane slotted home the visitors’…