Nigeria Football Federation(NFF) has released the squad list for the international friendly matches ss against Saudi Arabia and Mozambique. This was contained in a statement from the NFF communication department on Monday. In the list, Head Coach Jose Santos Peseiro recalls defenders Kenneth Omeruo and Bright Osayi-Samuel, as well as midfielder Alex Iwobi and forward…
Like 2023, Nigeria has once again been allocated a total number of 95,000 slots by the Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah for the forthcoming 2024 Hajj. This was made known on Tuesday during a virtual meeting which held between the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) and the Saudi’s Ministry of Hajj and…
The Presidential Election Petition Tribunal has dismissed a lawsuit brought before it by the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), which sought to challenge the eligibility of Vice President Kashim Shettima. The APM had argued that Tinubu improperly endorsed Kashim Shettima as the vice-presidential candidate for the election on behalf of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The…
It’s the end of the road for the Super Falcons of Nigeria as they crashed out of the ongoing FIFA Women’s World Cup after their 4-2 loss on penalties to England in the round of 16 match on Monday. It was a tough-soaked game between the nine time African champions and the European champions in…
After several efforts of Economic Community of West Africa States (ECOWAS) to resolve the ongoing impasse in Niger Republic failed, military junta in Niger has cut off ties with Nigeria. It could be recalled that ECOWAS had issued a seven-day ultimatum for the reinstatement of President Mohamed Bazoum to avoid possible clash with the junta….
Nigeria has been ranked 90th on the list of countries with most visa-free access to other nations, according to report. It was gathered that the report, which was released on Tuesday, by Henley and Partners was based on exclusive and official data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA), saying Nigeria alongside South Sudan was…
Nigeria’s Super Eagles have arrived in Liberia’s capital, Monrovia for their 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against Sierra Leone. 23 players and team officials jetted into the West African country at around 11:20 am local time on Saturday (today). The contingent moved to their hotel after concluding immigration formalities. The Super Eagles will…
No fewer than 21 Super Eagles players amongst the 23 invited for the next AFCON qualifiers match trained on Monday at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Lagos. Nigeria and Sierra Leone clash at the Samuel Kanyon Doe Stadium in Monrovia on Sunday, 18 June, as Sierra Leone do not have any stadium in their country…
Nigeria’s Flying Eagles have arrived in the country following their participation at the 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Argentina. The players and the officials of the team flew into Abuja on Thursday afternoon aboard Ethiopian Airlines. Recall that the team lost to Korea republic 1 nil in the quarterfinal match played on Sunday at…
The Flying Eagles of Nigeria will battle their counterparts from South Korea in the quarter final of the on-going U-20 World cup in Argentina. Recall that the Nigerian team defeated hosts Argentina 2-0 on Thursday in the Round of 16. Second-half goals from Ibrahim Muhammed and Rilwanu Sarki sealed the victory for Ladan Bosso’s lads…
Nigeria’s U-20 National team, Flying Eagles on Wednesday defeated hosts nation, Argentina 2-0 to qualify for quarter-final of the on-going U-20 FIFA World Cup. Recall that the flying Eagles qualified for the round of 16 as one of the best losers team after finishing third in the Group A with 6 points. After a long…
The Nigerian government has threatened to employ the service of ad-hoc medical personnel with salaries of the striking resident doctors. The Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, gave the hint during a Channels Television programme. The National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) began a five-day warning strike, on Wednesday, over unmet demands. The association…
No fewer than 23 packages of tramadol worth N1.8 billion imported into the country from India and Pakistan were intercepted and seized by the Nigeria Customs. The substance was seized at the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos Command of the NCS. The Customs Area Controller of the command, Compt. Mohammed Yusuf disclosed this on Wednesday, at…
No fewer than 10 suspected kidnappers were arrested by police in Delta state The police also foiled a tricycle robbers syndicate. The operatives recovered from the suspected kidnappers a Toyota Corolla with Reg. No. WWR 353 LS, a locally made cut-to-size single barrel pistol as well as 11 rounds of live cartridges. The Delta State…
Wheelchair Basketball departs Lagos for 2023 African Para Games qualifier The Nigeria Wheelchair Basketball team (NWBF) will depart Lagos today (Thursday) for Accra to attend the 2023 International Wheelchair Basketball Federation (IWBF) African Para Games qualifier. The 2023 International Wheelchair Basketball Federation (IWBF) African Para Games qualifier is scheduled for 12th to 14th May in…
No fewer than four suspects have been arrested for the murder of a herder identified as Umaru Aliu. According to reports, Aliu was shot to death and his body dismembered in Ijagure village along Sagada, Imeko-Afon Local Government Area of Ogun State. The Amotekun Corps Commander, David Akinremi, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday,…
Sports Minister hails Nigerian athletes for hauling medals at African championship The Sports Minister, Sunday Dare has commended Nigerian athletes for winning massive medals at the just concluded African U18/20 Athletics Championship in Zambia. The athletes won 17 gold, 10 silver and 9 bronze medals to finish in second place on the…
Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets lost 1-0 to Morroco in their second group game of the ongoing U-17 African Cup of Nations in the match played on Wednesday. Speaking after the game, Coach Nduka Ugbade of Eaglets admitted Morroco’s superior tactics even though he noted his boys put in their best. “Everything worked well. We controlled the…
Following the planned hike in DSTV and GOTV subscription rates, the National Association of Nigerian Students, South-west Zone, has given MultiChoice Nigeria, a seven-day ultimatum to reverse the new rates. The student association made this known in a statement on Tuesday, signed by its Coordinator, Adejuwon Olatunji, Deputy Coordinator, Alao John, and Public Relations Officer,…
The Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets are preparing for yet another African Cup of Nations billed to hold in Algeria. It will be the 14th edition of the youth championship meant for players within the age of 17 years and below. The competition is being organised biennually by Confederation of African Football (CAF) since 1995. Nigeria has…
