How Six Guinea Fans Died Celebrating AFCON Victory
Six Guinean enthusiasts tragically lost their lives while rejoicing in their nation’s inaugural triumph at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast. According to the Guinean Football Federation, Feguifoot, the incident occurred during a celebratory gathering on the streets of Conakry, the capital of Guinea, as fans jubilantly drove cars and rode motorcycles….
JUST IN: 79-Year-Old Liberia’s New President Fails to End Inauguration Speech
Liberia’s recently inaugurated President, Joseph Boakai, faced a challenge during his inauguration speech in the capital, Monrovia, as he struggled to reach its conclusion. Approximately 30 minutes into his address, it became evident that he was experiencing difficulty speaking. The situation escalated when President Boakai appeared on the verge of passing out, requiring assistance from…
AFCON: Don’t Underrate Guinea-Bissau; It Can Be Dangerous – Fans Tell Super Eagles
Several football fans are hopeful that the Super Eagles will emerge victorious in their final group match against Guinea-Bissau in the ongoing Total Energies African Cup of Nations in Cote d’Ivoire. Expressing their optimism in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria in Enugu, these enthusiasts emphasized the importance of not underestimating Guinea-Bissau, cautioning…
Cameroon Commences World’s First Malaria Vaccine Program for Children
Cameroon has initiated the world’s inaugural routine vaccine program against malaria, aiming to save numerous children’s lives in Africa. The inaugural dose was administered to a baby girl named Daniella at a health facility near Yaoundé, marking a significant step in the fight against the disease that claims 600,000 lives annually in Africa, with children…
Court Rules Rivers N800bn 2024 Budget Illegal
By Stephen Abulogbon The Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday declared the N800 billion 2024 budget signed by Rivers State Governor, Simi Fubara, illegal. The court, through its presiding judge, James Omotosho, nullified the budget, emphasizing that the actions taken by four lawmakers in passing it were deemed null and void. The governor had…
AFCON 2023: Super Eagles Play Against G’Bissau Today at 6pm
The Super Eagles of Nigeria are set to conclude their group stage fixtures at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations with a pivotal match against Guinea-Bissau. Currently sitting in second place in Group A, alongside Equatorial Guinea, the Super Eagles have amassed four points from their initial two matches. The three-time AFCON champions initially faced…
NGX’s Growth: Nigerians Experience Increased Poverty Under Tinubu’s Administration – Ndubuisi Ekekwe
According to Prof. Ndubuisi Ekekwe, a tech entrepreneur and innovator based in the United States, the Nigerian Stock Exchange has experienced significant growth over the past eight months under Bola Ahmed Tinubu. However, he points out the irony that, despite this impressive stock market performance, a larger number of Nigerians find themselves in a state…
JUST IN: Sylvester Oromoni’s Family Announces Date For Burial Of Son Allegedly Bullied, Tortured To Death At Dowen College, Lagos
The family of 12-year-old Sylvester Oromoni Jr., a pupil at Dowen College in Lekki, Lagos State, has declared the burial arrangements for their late son. Sylvester passed away on November 30, 2021, allegedly due to torture inflicted by some senior students at the school who were purportedly trying to initiate him into a cult group….
Fulani Herdsmen Take Over Cross River Community, Indigenes Flee
The village of Nde in Ikom Local Government Area, Cross River State, now stands abandoned following the reported deaths of ten individuals, including a baby. Community leaders attribute these killings to the actions of suspected bandits and herdsmen operating in the area. Over the past two months, Nde has faced five attacks by suspected armed…
Even Though They’re Dangerous, We Will Beat Guinea-Bissau for Nigerians — Osimhen
With four points secured and holding the second position in Group A just behind Equatorial Guinea based on goal difference, Nigeria aims to conclude their group stage campaign on a high note as the leaders at the 2023 AFCON on Monday. The advice from both former players and fans is cautionary, urging the Super Eagles…