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The Coach of the Super Eagles of Nigeria, Jose Peseiro, has said he and his boys are aware that the quarter final match against Angola will be tougher than the Cameroon game. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Peseiro said this while reacting to the 2-0 round of 16 win over the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon at the Félix Houphouët-Boigny Stadium, Abidjan, in the ongoing 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cote d’Ivoire. Even though the Portuguese commended his players for the 2-0 win over Cameroon, he said the boys have been given a two-day off before…

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By Halimah Olamide A member of the kidnap syndicate that kidnapped and killed Nabeeha Kadriya and others in Abuja has been captured by the police. The police headquarters said on Sunday that the kidnapper, after being arrested in Kaduna attempted to flee by offering a sum of N1m bribe to the Divisional Police Officer who led the operation for his arrest. In a statement released by the force headquarters on Sunday, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, spokesman explained that on 20th January 2024, operatives arrested one Bello Mohammed, 28, of Zamfara state, in Kaduna. “The Divisional Police Officer, Tafa Division, acting on intelligence,…

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By Safiu Kehinde The Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla, May be heading into trouble as the government ordered his investigation over allegations bordering on conniving with oil thieves. Ogalla is accused of providing security for oil thieves and receiving huge sums in return. A statement by the director of press in the ministry of information, Mr Henshaw Ogubike, the minister of state for defence, Muhammed Bello Matawalle, called for a thorough and impartial investigation to ascertain the truth of the claims. He said the administration of President Bola Tinubu has zero tolerance for corruption in the public…

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The world’s largest cruise ship is set for its maiden voyage on Saturday, but environmental groups are concerned that the liquefied natural gas-powered vessel – and other giant cruise liners to follow – will leak harmful methane into the atmosphere. Royal Caribbean International’s (RCL.N), opens new tab Icon of the Seas sets sail from Miami with capacity for 8,000 passengers across 20 decks, taking advantage of the surging popularity of cruises. The ship is built to run on liquefied natural gas (LNG), which burns more cleanly than traditional marine fuel but poses greater risks for methane emissions. Environmental groups say…

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…As Governor Orders Investigations By Halimah Olamide There was bloodbath at the weekend 50th coronation anniversary of the Ogiyan of Ejigbo, Oba Oyeyode Oyesosin as a politician Richard Idowu and a hunter were killed. NPO Reports gathered that while Idowu, popularly called Adeorinokin was shot dead by the hunter, the hunter was immediately put to death bother others in retaliation. NPO Reports could not ascertain whether the killing of Idowu by the hunter was deliberate or an accident. Governor Ademola Adeleke has ordered an investigation into the incident while suing for calm. In a statement by Olawale Rasheed, he quoted…

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Police in Abia have arrested three suspects who impersonated as EFCC operatives to rob students of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, (MOUAU) Umudike at gunpoint. Police spokesperson in the state, ASP Maureen Chinaka, stated in Umuahia on Saturday that police got information on Tuesday that a four-man gang in EFCC uniforms was robbing the students at their residence. She stated that the robbers dispossessed some of the students of their phones and forced them to transfer N120,000 to the assailants’ bank accounts. Chinaka added that the police visited the crime scene and arrested three of the robbers at the Man-O-War…

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The FCT-Internal Revenue Service (FCT-IRS) on Saturday reminded an Abuja socialite, Mrs Aisha Achimugu to fulfil her tax obligations. FCT-IRS posted on its social media X handle that it wished the socialite warmest birthday as she lavishly celebrated her 50th birthday setting the Caribbean state of Grenada agog in a seven-day bash. Achimugu is the founder and managing director of Abuja-based Felak Concept Group. She turned 50 on Jan. 22. “The FCT-Internal Revenue Service extends our warmest birthday wishes to you! “May this special day be filled with joy and blessing. Remember to fulfil your tax obligations by filing your…

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Gelson Dala scored twice as Angola reached the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) quarter-finals with a comprehensive 3-0 last-16 victory over neighbours Namibia on Saturday in Bouake. Angola, who claimed their biggest-ever Cup of Nations finals win with the result, left Namibia rueing four mad first half minutes on their part. Angola had an early setback when goalkeeper Neblu received a red card and they were under pressure from a Namibia side that looked the most likely to find the net. But the game turned when Gelson opened the scoring after 38 minutes. Namibia defender Lubeni Haukongo then received…

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Football fans in Kano on Saturday described the Super Eagles’ defeat of Cameroon in the round of 16 at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) as superb and commendable. The win helped Nigeria to book a quarter-final ticket at the ongoing competition in Cote D’Ivoire. Nigeria’s Ademola Lookman scored a brace (36th, 90th minutes) to assure Super Eagles a place in the quarter finals. Assistant Secretary of SWAN , Muzammil Yola who congratulated the Super Eagles over their victory, said the team had greatly improved and deserved the victory “I am indeed proud of the Super Eagles for showing…

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Super Eagles forward, Ademola Lookman, says the team is getting better with each game at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cote d’Ivoire. Lookman who’s brace helped Nigeria tame the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon 2-0 in the Round of 16 clash on Saturday in Abidjan said the Eagles were poised to soar in the tournament. The dimunitive winger who was named TotalEnergies Man of the Match said after the match, that the win was a collective effort. “Wow, we’re so happy to qualify for the quarter-finals. “The more we play together, the more fluid we become. I’m standing…

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