EAGLES QUALIFY FOR AFCON

Nigeria has qualified for the 2025 AFCON in Morocco with two games to spare, thanks to Libya’s 1-0 victory over Rwanda in Kigali on Thursday. The Mediterranean Knights stunned their hosts with an 84th-minute goal from Saad Mohamed, reviving their own chances of qualifying for the tournament in Morocco and ultimately securing Nigeria’s place in…

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OSIHMEN EQUALS ODEGBAMI’S FEAT

Nigeria’s Victor Osimhen has made history by equalling Nigerian football legend Segun Odegbami on the all-time Super Eagles scorers list, reaching an impressive total of 23 goals. The 25-year-old striker achieved this milestone during Nigeria’s recent AFCON 2025 qualifying match against Benin Republic, where he was crucial in securing a 1-1 draw for the team….

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TINUBU APPOINTS ANOTHER MEDIA ADVISER

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Mr Daniel Bwala, a former spokesperson for the Atiku campaign, as his Special Adviser, Media and Public Communications (State House). He also appointed three others as directors-general of various agencies. The Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Mr Bayo Onanuga, revealed this in a statement he signed…

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TYSON COMES OUT TO FIGHT AT 58

Nearly 40 years after making his professional debut, and 19 years after being battered into retirement, a 58-year-old Mike Tyson will climb back into the ring on Friday for a Netflix-backed bout that has drawn widespread condemnation across the boxing world. Tyson, who terrorised the heavyweight division during an imperious reign in the late 1980s,…

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DSTV, GOTV LOSE SUBSCIBERS

No fewer than 243,000 subscribers of Digital Satellite Television (DStv) and General Entertainment on Television (GOtv) in Nigeria have refused to renew their subscriptions after an increment in chargeable prices. This was disclosed by Multichoice Group, an African pay-TV operator. It disclosed that its Nigerian subsidiary lost subscribers between April and September 2024. These figures…

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I’M GETTING OLD, DAVIDO

Nigerian music sensation, David Adeleke, popularly known as, Davido has recently shared his thoughts on growing older and how it has influenced his lifestyle. In a candid Instagram post, the singer revealed that his habits have undergone a significant shift. Davido, who is approaching his 32nd birthday on November 21, 2024, noted that his previous…

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GUNMEN ATTACK TRANSMISSION STATION

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) reported that its 330/132/33kV transmission substation project in Obajana, Kogi State, was attacked by armed men late on November 12, 2024. It was gathered that the attack took place around 11:55 pm, on Tuesday night. This is contained in statement released on Wednesday, by General Manager of Public Affairs,…

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