Morocco Beat Nigeria 4—2 on Penalties, Sail to AFCON Finals with Senegal
Morocco Beat Nigeria 4—2 on Penalties, Sail to AFCON Finals with Senegal Nigeria and Morocco faced each other in a semifinal match at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat on Wednesday night. The game started at 9pm Nigerian time and ended in a penalty shootout after regulation and extra time produced no winner. Both […]
Ikot Akpaden Residents Decry Abandoned Water Project, Pollution, Insecurity
Residents of Ikot Akpaden community in Mkpat Enin Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State have raised the alarm over worsening living conditions caused by the non-completion of a government water project initiated 14 years ago. The community, which hosts the main campus of Akwa Ibom State University, says it has been left without a […]
Rivers TUC Crisis Worsens as Senior Civil Servants Back Udoka Josiah Faction
The leadership dispute within the Rivers State chapter of the Trade Union Congress (TUC) has taken a new turn, with the Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria (ASCSN) formally declaring support for the faction led by Comrade Udoka Josiah. The senior civil servants also urged Governor Siminialayi Fubara and heads of ministries, departments and […]
BUA Chair Reaffirms $500,000 Reward for Super Eagles Despite AFCON Exit
Billionaire businessman and Chairman of BUA Group, Abdulsamad Rabiu, has confirmed that he will honour his $500,000 financial pledge to Nigeria’s Super Eagles, notwithstanding the team’s inability to secure the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title. The industrialist made the announcement on Thursday through a statement posted on his official Instagram account, commending the national […]
Fans Fume Over Refereeing as Super Eagles Crashes Out of AFCON on Penalties
Anger and disappointment trailed Nigeria’s semi-final exit from the Africa Cup of Nations on Wednesday night, as football fans blamed Ghanaian referee Daniel Laryea for what they believe was unfair officiating in the Super Eagles’ 2-0 defeat to Morocco. The encounter at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat ended goalless after regulation and extra […]
UNILAG Plans 7,836 New Bed Spaces to Ease Student Accomodation Crisis
The University of Lagos has unveiled plans to significantly expand on-campus accommodation by creating 7,836 additional hostel bed spaces by 2027, as part of efforts to tackle the institution’s long-standing housing shortage. Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Folasade Ogunsola, made the announcement on Wednesday during a press briefing at the Senate Building, Akoka campus, ahead of the university’s […]
A’Ibom Reaffirms Commitment to Deep Seaport Project, Signs MoU with Consortium
The Akwa Ibom State Government has reiterated its determination to ensure the realization of the Ibom Deep Seaport project, describing it as a strategic initiative that will accelerate economic growth and open new opportunities for the state and the wider Niger Delta region. Governor Umo Eno gave the assurance on Monday during the signing of […]
Air Peace Faces Passenger Complaints Over Prolonged Delay at Lagos Airport
More than 50 travellers bound for Warri, Delta State, were left frustrated on Wednesday after their flight with Air Peace failed to depart as scheduled from the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos, raising fresh concerns about passenger communication and service delivery. Affected passengers said they had remained at the terminal for over five hours […]
Trump Links Greenland Control to U.S. Missile Defence Ambitions
President Donald Trump on Wednesday renewed his push for the United States to assume control of Greenland, framing the Arctic island as a strategic necessity for America’s evolving missile defence architecture and broader security interests. In a social media post issued ahead of key diplomatic engagements at the White House, Trump argued that Greenland plays […]