Super Eagles’ head coach, Jose Peseiro, has stressed that Nigeria must be prepared to contend with the top African teams if they aspire to claim victory in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. With star players like Victor Osimhen, Alex Iwobi, Wilfred Ndidi, and Samuel Chukwueze, Nigeria is aiming for a fourth AFCON title in…
Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, the President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), emphasized that corruption is not an issue confined solely to Africa. In an interview with the UK Guardian, Adesina pointed out that corruption is prevalent in the financial and economic sectors in Europe, while certain places like Eritrea in East Africa boast a remarkable…
Michael Caine, the iconic British actor who has received two Academy Awards, has officially declared his retirement from the world of acting. The 90-year-old veteran shared this news during an interview with BBC Radio 4’s Today show on Saturday, October 14, stating, “I keep saying I’m going to retire. Well, I am now. I’ve recently…
Military leaders in Burkina Faso have entered into an agreement with Russia to construct a nuclear power plant, aimed at bolstering the country’s electricity supply. “The government of Burkina Faso has formally signed a memorandum of understanding for the establishment of a nuclear power plant,” as stated by the government. Russia’s state atomic energy agency,…
Qatari billionaire Sheikh Jassim has officially exited the competition to acquire Manchester United from the Glazers family. This follows a prolonged bid war between Sheikh Jassim and British billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe, initiated after the Glazers announced the club’s sale last November. Recent reports indicate that the Glazers withdrew Manchester United from the market last…
Ahmed Audi, the Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), has issued a directive for the immediate deployment of undercover security personnel to schools and their surrounding communities in the North-West zone and various other regions of the country. This initiative aims to safeguard educational institutions from potential attacks by bandits.…
The Ogunmakin town’s Olu palace, located in the Obafemi-Owode Local Government Area of Ogun State and presided over by the late Oba James Sodiya, fell victim to a break-in by robbers. This audacious theft resulted in the pilfering of both the royal crown and the staff of office. The late monarch, who passed away approximately…
