President Bola Tinubu, on Monday, conferred National Honours of Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON) on the victorious Super Falcons. Recall that on Saturday, the Super Falcons pipped the host country, Morocco to win a historic 10th WAFCON. President Tinubu, who hosted the Super Falcons at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, also announced the award of the naira equivalence of $100,000 to each to the 24 players. The President said, “I have received this trophy on behalf of all Nigerians, and I say to you: thank you for the dedication, passion, and for reminding us of the strength of…
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There is a quiet violence happening in our cities. It does not bear arms, nor does it shed blood. Yet it wounds, deeply—chipping away at the soul of communities, rewriting their stories, and replacing ancestral identities with symbols devoid of context or consent. The recent renaming of Ilaje Road in Bariga to “King Sunny Adeniyi Road” is a painful example. Ilaje Road is not just a name on a street sign. It is a historic marker, a communal compass that points to the roots of a people who have, for centuries, inhabited, developed, and defined the cultural rhythm of Bariga.…
Inter Milan president, Giuseppe Marotta, has said this week will be “crucial” if they want to sign Ademola Lookman from Atalanta. The Nerazurri are very keen on signing Lookman to bolster their attack this summer. However, negotiations between the two Serie A clubs have not been progressing smoothly. Marotta has now said in two or three days, they will try to get a deal done or move on to other transfer targets. “This week will be crucial for Lookman deal,” Marotta said. “We are in talks for Ademola Lookman, we want him but we also respect Atalanta. “In 2-3 days…
The Nigerian government has hailed the Super Falcons, saying the women’s national senior team has inscribed the country’s names in gold. In a statement signed by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, the government said the ladies have made the country proud. The Super Falcons return to Nigeria on Monday, two days after coming from 2-0 down to beat the host nation Morocco 3-2 in the final of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, WAFCON. “We warmly welcomes our gallant Super Falcons on their triumphant return from Rabat, Morocco, where they emerged as champions of the 2024…
The National Sports Commission, NSC, has confirmed that there will be a live concert on Monday night to honour the Super Falcons. The concert which will be held at the Eagles square will start at 7pm.Top celebrities are expected to perform to the delight of the team and the fans alike. The Super Falcons defeated Atlas Lionesses of Morocco 3-2 in a thrilling final contest at the Olympic Stadium, Rabat on Saturday night. The players, and their officials arrived the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja on Monday afternoon. They were received on arrival by Governors Hope Uzodinma (Imo), Uba Sani…
Fans of Sport Reclife have mocked former Barcelona forward, Neymar Junior, saying the Brazilian will never win the Ballon d’Or. The fans mocked the former PSG and Barcelona star during their side’s 2-2 draw with Santos over the weekend. Their attempt to get under the player’s skin seemed to have worked, with the former Barcelona winger failing to register a goal contribution in the game. The home fans came with loudspeakers while many of them wore masks of Neymar’s Brazilian actress Bruna Marquezine. The fans also held up banners in one of which they told the former Al-Hilal star that…
Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has kicked against Lamine Yamal being compared to Lionel Messi. He said the young Spain international should be allowed to play at the top level of football for 15 years before he could come close to the legendary Argentine superstar. Speaking to the media (via BarcaUniversal), the former Barcelona and Bayern Munich boss, urged fans and pundit to let the youngster be. He believes such comparisons with Messi could pressure the Spain international. “When he[Yamal] plays for fifteen years, we can say whether he’s better than Messi or not. “The fact that he is compared…
Sky Bet Championship club, Hull City are expected to conclude the signing of free agent David Akintola this week. The Nigerian winger left Turkish Super Lig club, Caykur Rizezpor in July following the expiration of his contract. Akintola, according to reports has agreed a two-year contract with Hull City. The 29-year-old will link up with another Nigerian, Semi Ajayi at the MKM Stadium. He spent one-and -half-season at Caykur Rizezpor after arriving from another Turkish club, from Adana Demirspor in January 2024. Akintola was on target trice, and registered five assists for Rizezpor last season.
Court of Appeal sitting in Owerri, Imo State, has barred the operatives of the Federal Road Safety Corps from seizing drivers’ licences, other related documents and impounding vehicles without lawful justification. The Appeal Court ruled that the FRSC lacks the legal authority to carry out such functions without lawful justification. This decision came in Appeal No: CA/OW/199/2022, filed by the FRSC, the Corps Marshal, and an officer identified by Uniform No. COSS 35 (as 1st to 3rd Appellants), against Dr. Emmanuel Ugochukwu Shebbs (Respondent). The appellate court upheld the judgment of the High Court of Abia State, which had earlier…
Operatives of the Department of State Services and troops of the Nigerian Army have neutralised no fewer than 45 terrorists wreaking havoc in some border communities in Niger State. Specifically, security forces killed the terrorists at Iburu village located in the Shiroro Local Government Area of the state last Friday when an intelligence by the DSS unearthed the activities of the criminals in the area. The onslaught by the security forces against terrorists in the border towns was launched following the alarm raised by the Nigeria Customs Service that its personnel were under constant terrorists’ attacks in the town. In…