Month: October 2025

Nigeria’s U-17 women’s national team, the Flamingos, endured a heavy 4-1 defeat against Canada in their opening match of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup on Sunday. Canada wasted no time taking the lead, as Gabriella Istocki scored in the 2nd minute. However, Nigeria responded in the 30th minute through Queen Joseph, who equalized before … Continue reading “U-17 WWC: Canada thrash Nigeria’s Flamingos 4-1 in opening game”

The Ohaneze Ndigbo says the sociocultural organisation will only support candidates in the 2027 general elections who have distinguished themselves and impacted positively on the lives of the people. Chief Chukwuemeka Egwuonwu, President, Cross River chapter of the Igbo sociocultural organisation, said this at a reception organised in his honour in Calabar on Sunday. Egwuonwu, … Continue reading “2027: C’River Ohaneze will support candidates based on antecedents – Egwuonwu”

Gaza’s civil defence agency and hospitals said a series of Israeli air strikes across the territory killed at least 45 people on Sunday, updating an earlier toll of 33. The Israeli military said it had struck dozens of Hamas targets across the Gaza Strip, as both Israel and Hamas accused each other of violating the … Continue reading “Death toll rises to 45 as Israeli strikes pound Gaza despite ceasefire”

Popular Nigerian Juju musician Oluwashina Akanbi Peters, widely known as Sir Shina Peters, has opened up about his personal life, revealing that he had his first child at the age of 14. In a teaser for the upcoming episode of The Honest Bunch podcast, the Afrojuju legend reflected on his early beginnings in life and … Continue reading “‘I had my first child at 14’ – Sir Shina Peters”

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), in collaboration with other agencies, deported another batch of 51 foreign nationals convicted of cyber-terrorism, internet fraud, and related financial crimes in Lagos. EFCC Spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, said this in a statement on Sunday in Abuja. Oyewale said the exercise was jointly carried out by the anti-graft agency … Continue reading “Nigeria Deports 51 foreign nationals convicted of cybercrimes – China, the Philippines, Tunisia, Malaysia, Pakistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Timor-Leste.”

Executive Director (ED), Lagos International Trade Fair Complex, Erelu Barr. Vera Ndanusa has tasked Igbo traders who constitute major occupants of the Trade Fair Complex to refrain from participating in the proposed Omoyele Sowore-led Free Nnamdi Kanu Protests scheduled to commence nationwide on Monday October 20, 2025. Ndanusa said that given the strategic nature of … Continue reading “Lagos Trade Fair ED urges complex occupants to shun #Free Nnamdi Kanu protest”

Ruben Amorim said a first victory at Anfield since 2016 was just reward for Manchester United’s long suffering fans after Harry Maguire’s late winner inflicted a fourth consecutive defeat on Liverpool. The 2-1 win ensured that United earned theirs first back-to-back victories in the Premier League since Amorim took charge nearly a year ago. But … Continue reading “Biggest win of my time at Man United – Amorim says, but demands more from team”

By Johnbosco Agbakwuru President Bola Tinubu has congratulated His Royal Majesty, Oba of Benin, Ewuare II, Omo N’Oba N’Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, on the 9th anniversary of his ascension to the throne. The President, in a statement by his spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, expressed his participation with the government and people of Edo State, the traditional council, … Continue reading “Tinubu congratulates Oba of Benin on 9th anniversary”