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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will be present at the Stade Alassane Ouattara in Abidjan to support the Super Eagles against Ivory Coast in the final of the 2023 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) on Sunday, February 11. The President of the Confederation of African Football, Dr. Patrice Motsepe, disclosed this …

Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali, who plays for Chippa United in South Africa, has reportedly received threats from South African fans following his standout performance against the country. The South African fans reportedly warned him against returning to his club after the AFCON. Former Super Eagles international Idah Peterside revealed …

An Akure-based medical practitioner and Chief Medical Director of Sckye Hospital, Dr Thomas-Wilson Ikubese, has warned Super Eagles fans and football lovers who are highly emotional and have heart conditions to avoid Sunday’s final. Ikubese, who stated this in a statement made available to newsmen on Friday in Akure, said …

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Ltd has denied any imminent hike in the pump prices of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), popularly known as petrolNNPCL denies plan to increase fuel price Recently, some motorists have been experiencing difficulties buying petrol in filling stations amid fears that the authorities could hike …

A 43-year-old man, Mikail Osundiji has died while watching the semi-final football match between Nigeria and the Republic of South Africa in Abeokuta, Ogun State. It was gathered that Osundiji went into shock and died while watching the match at a public football viewing centre in Olomoore area of Abeokuta. …

A significant turning point in anyone’s life is marriage. It is a unique period in one’s life when making the commitment to love and appreciates someone through good and bad times is very important. But for a marriage to succeed and last a lifetime, a number of issues must be …

The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, and the Trade Union Congress, TUC, have given the Federal Government notice of a nationwide strike, effective in 14 days. Their complaint stems from the failure of the government to implement the 16-point agreement between organized labor (NLC and TUC) and the Federal Government on …

The Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria has revealed that Nigerian nurses and midwives must have a minimum of 2 years post-qualification work experience from the date of issuance of permanent practicing licence before their certificates can be verified by foreign nursing boards/councils. This revelation was made on a circular …

A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos, yesterday, ordered the federal government to fix the prices of petrol, diesel, kerosene and other goods within seven days from February 7, 2024. Trial judge, Justice Ambrose Lewis-Allagoa, specifically ordered the government to fix the prices of milk, flour, salt, sugar, bicycles and …

Super Eagles have defeated South Africa Super Eagles . Nigeria will now play in the final of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. The Super Eagles needed penalties to see off South Africa in their semi-final clash this evening. The game ended 1-1 in regulation time and after 120 minutes..