Chelle Unveils 23-Man Super Eagles List For October World Cup Qualifiers
The Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle on Friday released a 23-man list of players to execute the October World Cup qualifying games against Lesotho and Benin Republic. The Malian tactician handed a first call-up to Sevilla of Spain striker Akor Adams, with Captain Willian Troost-Ekong leading the list while Semi Ajayi, Terem Moffi, Alhassan Yusuf…
Islam Aimed At Good Governance In Nigeria, Not Seizing Power — Sultan Of Sokoto Tackles Bishop Kukah
The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar, has dismissed the perception that Islam is aimed at capturing power in Nigeria. The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar, also dismisses the notion that Jihad is aimed at killing non-Muslims. He stated this at the unveiling of the book, ‘Scars: Nigeria’s Journey and the Boko Haram Conundrum,’…
Boko Haram Once Chose Buhari As Negotiator, Says Jonathan
Ex-President Goodluck Jonathan has revealed that Boko Haram insurgents once nominated former President Muhammadu Buhari to represent them in peace talks with the Federal Government. Jonathan disclosed this on Friday at the public presentation of Scars, a book authored by former Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Lucky Irabor (retd.), in Abuja. The former president said…
Boko Haram Virtually Becoming Part Of Nigerian Life — Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Friday said Nigerians must begin to ask the necessary questions to be able to deal with the Boko Haram menace, which he said had become a monster. While decrying the lingering insurgency in the country, he said that the Boko Haram insurgency was virtually part of the lives of Nigerians….
I’ll Die With Scar Of Chibok Girls Tragedy — Jonathan
Former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan says the abduction of the Chibok girls remains an indelible scar on his legacy. He spoke on Friday at the public presentation of ‘SCARS: Nigeria’s Journey and the Boko Haram Conundrum’, a memoir by former Nigeria Chief of Defence Staff, General Lucky Irabor. Jonathan praised Irabor’s service, noting that the…
Over 35% Of Nigerian Children Face Malnutrition – NARD
The National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has said that over 35 per cent of Nigerian children under five years are affected by malnutrition, describing the menace as a critical public health challenge. In a post on X on Thursday, NARD said over 35 per cent of children under five are affected. “Malnutrition contributes significantly…
Elon Musk Halfway To Becoming World’s First Trillionaire
Billionaire Elon Musk, the world’s richest person, is nearly halfway to becoming the planet’s first trillionaire, Forbes magazine reported Wednesday. The Tesla and SpaceX CEO became the first person to achieve a net worth of $500 billion, briefly, as the shares in his electric vehicle company rebound from his clumsy stint in politics, amid other…
2027: I’ll Step Aside If Younger Aspirant Wins ADC Primary – Atiku
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has said he is open to stepping aside for a younger aspirant if he loses the presidential primary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking in an interview with BBC Hausa on Wednesday, Atiku, who was the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) candidate in the…
ADC Deputy Spokesperson Slumps To Death In Imo
The Deputy Publicity Secretary of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, in Imo State, Ugochimereze Chinedu Asuzu, has died after reportedly slumping in the early hours of Wednesday. His death was confirmed in a statement by the party’s State Publicity Secretary, MacDonald Amadi, who described it as a big loss to the ADC and Nigerian society….
Central African Republic President Submits Candidacy For Re-election
Central African Republic President Faustin-Archange Touadera on Thursday officially submitted his candidacy for elections later this year that he is tipped to win. His file was handed over at the headquarters of the National Election Authority (ANE) in the capital, Bangui, by the secretary general of his ruling United Hearts Movement, an AFP reporter said….