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Nigeria opens 2023 AFCON campaign with 1-1 draw against Equatorial Guinea
In a keenly contested group A game of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament, Nigeria faced Equatorial Guinea…
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Peter Obi donates N75m to mission hospital in Enugu
The Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party, Mr. Peter Obi (middle), making the donation to members of Congregation of Daughters…
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How our medical, surgical mission touched lives during Yuletide season – US-based Dr. Cliff Eke
The Chima Medical Mission International, CMMI (www.chimamedicalmission.com), in collaboration with the Amafor Progressive Association, USA (APAUSA), from December 27 to…
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Sanwo-Olu: Are Nigerian soldiers above Nigerian laws? By Bolanle BOLAWOLE
turnpot@gmail.com 0705 263 1058 There are two professional groups in Nigeria that need, so to say, re-orientation in their attitude…
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Ogboni cult in Beta Edu and T.B. Joshua By Festus Adedayo
January 14, 2024 The “Edan” is a Yoruba Ogboni cult insignia, an emblem of membership in the Ogboni society. It…
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AFCON 2023 kicks off with spectacular opening ceremony
By Muhyideen Jimoh Abidjan, Jan. 13, 2024 The much-anticipated 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) kicked off on Saturday with…
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Ivory Coast shines in AFCON 2023 opener with convincing 2-0 victory over Guinea-Bissau
In a spectacular start to the much-anticipated 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament, the Ivory Coast national football team,…
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Nigeria vs Equatorial Guinea – AFCON 2023 Group A Match: Key Facts and Figures
As Nigeria prepares to face Equatorial Guinea in their opening Group A match at the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of…
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Supreme Court victory: I’ll now settle down to rebuild Abia – Otti; Rally to celebrate Gov’s victory holds; Aba traders speak
By Ijendu Iheaka, Aba/Ihechinyere Chigemeri-Uwom, Umuahia/Nicholas Obisike, Aba (Abia) Jan. 13, 2024 Gov. Alex Otti of Abia State says he…
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Anthony Akubue’s autobiography out; Receives global attention; European languages editions coming soon
The autobiography of Dr. Anthony Ikechukwu Akubue, titled My Life: Of Faith in God and Divine Interventions, has been published. Dr.…
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Heavy traffic greets Abidjan ahead of 2023 AFCON opening match
By Olayinka Owolewa Abidjan, Jan. 13, 2024 There was heavy traffic in the city of Abidjan, the capital of Cote…
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Tinubu’s approval of N12bn for national teams excites sports minister
By Muhyideen Jimoh Abuja, Jan. 13, 2023 The Minister of Sports Development, Sen. John Enoh, has lauded President Bola Tinubu…
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Killing of Christians: Place Nigeria on ‘Countries of Particular Concern’ list, NADECO USA tells Biden
A Nigerian pro-democracy group, National Democratic Coalition United States of America (NADECO USA), has called on US President, Joe Biden,…
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Supreme Court judgment: Police record zero crime during celebration in Kano – CP
By Aminu Garko Kano, Jan. 13, 2024 The Police Command in Kano State, said it recorded zero crime associated with…
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2023 AFCON: Peseiro tweaks formation ahead of Equatorial Guinea clash as Iheanacho, Moffi arrive Cote d’Ivoire
By Victor Okoye/Olayinka Owolewa Abidjan, Jan. 13, 2024 Super Eagles Coach, Jose Peseiro, has tinkered with the team’s formation ahead…
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Alleged $6bn fraud: Agunloye’s trial begins Feb 12
Justice J. O Onwuegbuzie of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, High Court, Apo, Abuja, has slated the commencement of trial…
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The power of slogans: “We No Go Gree for Anybody” By: Sonny Iroche
Slogans have long been used as powerful tools to convey messages and rally support for various causes. In Nigeria, the…
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Tinubu suspends National Social Investment Programmes
By Okon Okon Abuja, Jan. 12, 2024 President Bola Tinubu has suspended all administered programmes by the National Social Investment…
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Apex Court’s verdict, victory for democracy – Sanwo-Olu; Tinubu congratulates Lagos Governor; PDP’s Jandour declares ‘ceasefire’
President Bola Tinubu, Friday, in Abuja, congratulated Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on the validation of his electoral victory…
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Supreme Court saved Kano from crisis by restoring Abba Yusuf’s guber mandate – Commentators
By Ebere Agozie, Abuja/Emmanuel Oloniruha, Abuja/Adeyemi Adeleye, Lagos/Aminu Garko, Kano Jan. 12,2024 The Supreme Court judgement that upheld the election…
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Supreme Court victory: Otti hails Tinubu; Abia PDP bows; It’s no victor, no vanquished – Sen. Akobundu
By Ebere Agozie, Abuja/Ihechinyere Chigemeri-Uwom, Nvosi (Abia)/Leonard Okachie, Umuahia Jan. 12,2024 Gov. Alex Otti of Abia, on Friday, commended President…
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New Immigration Comptroller assumes office in Akwa Ibom State
Jummai Damisa-Babson has assumed the position of the Comptroller of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) in Akwa Ibom State, taking…
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Dangote Petroleum Refinery starts production
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has commenced production of diesel and aviation fuel. President of Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, elatedly thanked…
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“Okocha Slams NFF over treatment of Goalkeeper Maduka Okoye ahead of AFCON 2023”
Nigerian football icon, Austin Okocha, has raised eyebrows with a scathing critique of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and top…
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How I tried to befriend Gani Fawehinmi – IBB; Says he assembled best brains as Ministers, in chat with Laolu Akande
Former Nigerian Military Head of State, General Ibrahim Babangida, has described the late legal luminary, Chief Gani Fawehinmi as a…
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