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Former Nigeria national football team head coach José Peseiro has expressed disappointment over the team’s third-place finish at the 2026 Africa Cup of Nations, insisting his side’s runner-up achievement two years earlier remains a superior performance. Peseiro guided Nigeria to the final of the 2023 tournament—their first appearance at that stage since 2013—where they … Continue reading “Bronze Isn’t Gold: Peseiro Reacts To Super Eagles AFCON Outcome”
The controversy surrounding the January 18 final of the Africa Cup of Nations in Rabat has taken a dramatic new turn, following revelations by French newspaper Le Monde, which has obtained and reviewed five official match reports that sharply contradict decisions taken by the Confederation of African Football (CAF). Soccer Nearly three months after … Continue reading “AFCON 2025 Final in Legal Limbo as Explosive Reports Reveal Chaos, Contradictions”
BENIN CITY: Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have raided a major drug warehouse in Igbanke community, Orhionmwon Local Government Area of Edo State, seizing 1,378 kilogrammes of suspected cannabis sativa and arresting one suspect, 37-year-old Roland Owie. The Edo State Commander of the agency, Dr Mitchell Ofoyeju, disclosed this on Monday … Continue reading “NDLEA seizes 1,378kg cannabis in Edo raid, arrests suspect”
ABUJA: The National Civil Society Council of Nigeria (NCSCN) has passed a vote of confidence in the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan. The Executive Director of NCSCN, Mr Blessing Akinlosotu, made this known while briefing newsmen on Monday in Abuja. Akinlosotu said the decision was driven by the need … Continue reading “NCSCN backs INEC chairman amid resignation calls”
… Commissions rebuilt Auchi College, promises more teachers BENIN CITY: Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has called on residents to sustain prayers and support for his administration to enable the delivery of more infrastructural development across the state. The governor made the appeal during the 2026 Easter programme themed, “The Risen Christ and the Risen … Continue reading “Easter: Okpebholo seeks prayers to drive Edo’s infrastructure push”
ABUJA: African Democratic Congress (ADC) has said that the Independent National Electoral Commission’s decision to stop receiving its correspondence pending a Federal High Court ruling can jeopardise its participation in the 2027 elections. The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Malam Bolaji Abdullahi, in a statement issued in Abuja on Monday, said that INEC sits at the … Continue reading “INEC’s move may block ADC from 2027 elections – Spokesman”
… Commission E-Library, flags off fitness centre and health facility Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has approved a N2 billion grant for Edo State University, Iyamho, in Etsako West Local Government Area, to support infrastructural development. The governor also increased the institution’s monthly subvention from N100 million to N250 million as part of efforts … Continue reading “Okpebholo approves N2bn grant, raises Edo University subvention to N250m”
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The stripping of Senegal of the 2026 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, title and awarding it to the runners-up and hosts, Morocco, by the Confederation of African Football, CAF, has ignited one of the fiercest controversies in football history. The emotionally-charged 2025 AFCON final on January 18, 2026 in Rabat was held up for about … Continue reading “AFCON 2025: CAF goofed!”
By TONY AYODELE Recent developments in Nigeria’s health sector can be traced to the implementation of recommendations from the Steve Oronsaye Report, which called for the rationalisation, restructuring and improved efficiency of government agencies and regulatory bodies. What began as a cost-saving and efficiency-driven initiative has now evolved into a broader institutional reform process, particularly within … Continue reading “Rethinking government control in Nigeria’s regulatory bodies”
“The recapitalisation programme has strengthened the capital base of Nigerian banks, reinforcing the resilience of the financial system and ensuring it is well-positioned to support economic growth and withstand domestic and external shocks.” –- Olayemi Cardoso, Governor, Central Bank of Nigeria. By ISAH CHIROMA In April 2026, Nigeria finished a major project to strengthen its banks, … Continue reading “Why strengthening Nigeria’s banks matters”