Guinea-Bissau defeated the Super Eagles of Nigeria 3-0 in their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying Group L match at the Estádio 24 de Setembro in Bissau on Tuesday. The hosts took the lead in the 15th minute through Franculino Djú, who fired a left-footed effort past Nigeria goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali after being played throughContinueContinue reading “AFCON Qualifier: Guinea-Bissau thrash Super Eagles 3-0”
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Olabode hails Iyantan’s emergence as APC South-West Vice Chairman
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State, Mr Omoyele Olabode, has congratulated Prince Diran Iyantan on his ratification as the National Vice Chairman (South-West) of the APC. Report has it that the party leadership at the weekend ratified Iyantan’s appointment to replace Hon. Isaacs Kekemeke, who resigned from the position afterContinueContinue reading “Olabode hails Iyantan’s emergence as APC South-West Vice Chairman”
Breaking: Tinubu departs Paris for Nigeria
President Bola Tinubu has left Paris, France, for Nigeria, bringing to an end his extended stay in Europe after about a month away from the country. The President had travelled out of Abuja on August 30 for his annual vacation, which was initially scheduled to last 21 days before his return was postponed. Tinubu’s departureContinueContinue reading “Breaking: Tinubu departs Paris for Nigeria”
Jimoh Ibrahim’s Blitz at the UN: Dual chairmanships, security council ambition, Nigeria’s front-row return
By Onawumi Ayochris In the high-stakes corridors of the United Nations (UN) Headquarters in New York, a new Nigerian voice has rapidly emerged as one of the most assertive and results-oriented diplomats on the global stage. Amb. Jimoh Ibrahim, Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the UN, has in mere months transformed the country’s diplomatic profile, securingContinueContinue reading “Jimoh Ibrahim’s Blitz at the UN: Dual chairmanships, security council ambition, Nigeria’s front-row return”
Jimoh Ibrahim: Championing Nigeria’s quest for a permanent seat at the UN security council
Amb. Jimoh Ibrahim CFR, deserves commendation for boldly championing Nigeria’s quest for a stronger and more influential position in the comity of nations, particularly the country’s longstanding aspiration for permanent representation on the United Nations Security Council. Since assuming office as Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ibrahim has demonstrated a clear understanding thatContinueContinue reading “Jimoh Ibrahim: Championing Nigeria’s quest for a permanent seat at the UN security council”
Aiyedatiwa’s varsity funding unprecedented, says APC chieftain, Olabode
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State, Mr. Omoyele Olabode, has hailed Gov. Lucky Aiyedatiwa over the release of over N1 billion intervention fund to state-owned tertiary institutions. Olabode, also a public affairs analyst who hails from Okitipupa Local Government Area, described the governor’s gesture as unprecedented and a clear demonstrationContinueContinue reading “Aiyedatiwa’s varsity funding unprecedented, says APC chieftain, Olabode”
Where Roots Run Deep, Influence Runs Far: MATO and the politics of know your own (Da ti e mo)
A lion does not earn the respect of the jungle by abandoning its territory; its authority begins where its footprints are deepest, so it is in politics, before a man can command the confidence of a wider people, his own people must first recognise him, embrace him and stand with him. That is the politicalContinueContinue reading “Where Roots Run Deep, Influence Runs Far: MATO and the politics of know your own (Da ti e mo)”
81st UNGA: Exclusion of Africa from UN security council, subverts global governance legitimacy
…..Meets Amina Mohammed as Nigeria rallies behind UN reform Vice President Kashim Shettima has said Africa’s continued exclusion from permanent membership of the United Nations (UN) Security Council undermines the fairness and legitimacy of the global governance system. He reaffirmed Nigeria’s support for urgent reform of the UN, noting that the nation would remain aContinueContinue reading “81st UNGA: Exclusion of Africa from UN security council, subverts global governance legitimacy”
MATO returns home to enthusiastic Okeigbo reception
The political temperature in Ondo South is rising, and Okeigbo provided another vivid scene as the PDP senatorial candidate for Ondo South, Hon. Mathew Oye Oyerinmade, popularly known as MATO, returned to his home town to a warm and enthusiastic reception. For MATO, Okeigbo is not unfamiliar territory. It is home, and the reception thatContinueContinue reading “MATO returns home to enthusiastic Okeigbo reception”
AFCON Qualifier: Super Eagles stun Madagascar with 2-1 defeat
The Super Eagles of Nigeria fought back from a goal down to defeat Madagascar 2-1 in their opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Uyo on Friday. George Ilenikhena and Moses Usor scored on their senior international debuts as Nigeria recovered from Madagascar’s early breakthrough to claim maximum points at the Godswill Akpabio InternationalContinueContinue reading “AFCON Qualifier: Super Eagles stun Madagascar with 2-1 defeat”