Written by Senegal stunned Morocco in Sunday’s Africa Cup of Nations final as Pape Gueye’s goal gave them a 1-0 extra-time win over the hosts at the end of a match marred by disgraceful scenes following a controversial penalty award. Brahim Diaz could have won the trophy for Morocco when he stepped up to take the spot-kick … Continue reading “Breaking: Senegal beat hosts Morocco 1-0 to win AFCON 2025”
Former Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. Gen. Abdulrahman Dambazau, has commended the personnel of 3 Brigade, Nigerian Army, for their exemplary service to the nation and dedication to maintaining peace and security in Kano State. This is contained in a statement issued by Maj. Babatunde Zubairu, Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, 3 Brigade, Nigerian … Continue reading “Former COAS praises three brigade troops for dedicated service”
Former Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has urged federal and state governments to prioritise tourism and deepen private-sector partnerships to drive growth. He made the call during an interactive session at Experience Olumo: Celebrating Heritage, Inspiring Tourism, held at the Olumo Rock Tourist Complex, Abeokuta. Mohammed described tourism as a viable alternative … Continue reading “Lai Mohammed urges investment in tourism to boost economy”
Sunday’s Africa Cup of Nations final was delayed for almost 20 minutes right at the end of the game after Senegal players furiously protested a controversial penalty awarded to Morocco and fighting broke out in the stands. Most of the Senegal team walked off the pitch and angry away fans threw objects as they tried … Continue reading “Breaking: Drama as Senegal protest late penalty, walk off pitch in AFCON final”
Morocco talisman Brahim Diaz missed a dramatic penalty as Senegal returned to the pitch following a brief protest during the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final on Sunday night. The Real Madrid midfielder attempted a Panenka chip from the spot but failed to convert, squandering a golden opportunity to secure the trophy for Morocco in … Continue reading “AFCON final: Brahim Diaz misses penalty as Senegal return after protest”
By Musa UbandawakiSokoto SOKOTO:– A man identified as Sule Gurmu, suspected to have murdered his wife, Umaima Maidawa, has been arrested in Katami town, Silame Local Government Area of Sokoto State, following a coordinated security operation by law enforcement agencies. The arrest came days after the alleged killing of Umaima Maidawa in Bayawa town, Augie … Continue reading “Domestic Violence: Suspect nabbed in Sokoto after wife’s killing in Kebbi”
By Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto SOKOTO – A massive fire on Sunday swept through the Popular Sokoto Old Market, gutting more than 30 shops and leaving dozens of traders counting heavy losses in a tragedy that has cast a shadow over the city’s commercial community. Among the worst affected was the Group Three Marketing Shop, an … Continue reading “Sunday inferno destroys over 30 shops, leaves Sokoto traders in tears”
Carlos Alcaraz will launch his bid for tennis history while women’s world number one Aryna Sabalenka is also in action on the first day of the Australian Open on Sunday. Last year’s beaten finalist Alexander Zverev and 45-year-old Venus Williams, set to become the oldest woman ever at the tournament, also feature. Spain’s Alcaraz has … Continue reading “Top-ranked Alcaraz, Sabalenka headline Australian Open day one”
Israel said on Saturday it objected to the line-up of a Gaza panel that will operate under US President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace, which oversees post-war governance in the Palestinian territory. The panel, known as the Gaza executive board, notably includes Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and a Qatari official and was announced by … Continue reading “Israel disagrees with Trump on panel for post-war Gaza”
The Federal Government says it will deploy solar lights and CCTV cameras to monitor its projects across the country. The Minister of Works, Sen. David Umahi, made the disclosure at a news conference on Saturday in Enugu, after inspecting road projects in the South-Eastern part of the country. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports … Continue reading “FG deploys CCTV, solar lights to monitor projects “