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SuperSport, Africa’s biggest pay TV broadcaster, will not broadcast the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). This is because the broadcaster has not been ‘able to secure rights for the tournament’. SuperSport disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday. However, the 2023 AFCON will be available on Free To Air (FTA) Channels.2023 AFCON is scheduled for January 13th – February 11th, 2024. Ivory Coast is the host nation for the 2023 AFCON.
Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has suspended caretaker chairmen of the 18 local government areas, LGAs, and 33 local council development areas, LCDAs, in the state. Aiyedatiwa said the caretaker chairmen are to remain suspended until a court of law determines the matter. In a letter signed by Alonge Adewale of the Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, the governor directed the suspended caretaker chairmen to hand over all properties belonging to the LCDC. Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has suspended caretaker chairmen of the 18 local government areas, LGAs, and 33 local council development areas, LCDAs,…
By Halimah Olamide The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has debunked reports that it plans to increase the price of petrol to N1,200 per litre. Reports on Wednesday emerged that NNPC will announce a new increase in the price of fuel across the country. But reacting to the report which has generated mixed reactions, NNPC said there are no plans to hike the price of fuel. The statement which was signed by the NNPC, Group Communications, Officer, Olufemi Soneye read, “NNPC Ltd emphasises it has not clashed with any party. The Punch headline is deemed unfortunate. “The publication sought…
•Says rate of gambling in Nigeria Alarming By Safiu Kehinde Popular Nigerian Activist and Social Media influencer, Reno Omokri, has urged Nigeria’s President, Bola Tinubu, to ban sports betting apps just as he decried the rate of betting in the country. The activist had, in a recent post on his X handle (formerly Twitter), lamented over the high rate of gambling, which labelled an “epidemic”, and its impact on the government’s effort to improve the economic condition of the country. He suggested the issuance of an Executive Order by Tinubu to Nigerian Communications Commission, banning sports betting apps and also…
By David Orji Nigerian star Wilfred Ndidi has dropped out of the Super Eagles squad due to an injury. Ndidi, 27, has been replaced in the team by Alhassan Yusuf. The Super Eagles’ media officer, Babafemi Raji, announced this on Wednesday morning. As a hit man, Ndidi has been a prominent player for the Eagles, participating in both the World Cup and Nations Cup tournaments. Yusuf, who is replacing him, currently plays for the Belgian team Royal Antwerp, has been brought in.
By Kamil Opeyemi A former coach of the Golden Eaglets, Sebastine Brodericks has died. Broederick who was the nation’s coach when Nigeria won the maiden FIFA/Kodak U-16 World Cup in China in 1985 and a Silver medal in 1987 in Canada, has been battling with an illness according to information by his wife. He headed a three-man crew that included Bala Shamaki and Christian Chukwu when the Nigerian team shocked the world in China in 1985. Beyond his achievements with the Golden Eaglets, Brodericks enjoyed a distinguished career both as a player and coach. He represented Nigeria at the 1968…
By Temitope Ajayi As the new year 2024 begins with a positive outlook, Nigerians can look forward to a great and economically rewarding year as the Federal Government is set to launch a massive consumer credit system in the country. While seeking the mandate of Nigerians during the last electioneering season, President Bola Tinubu was big and loud on the catalytic effect of consumer credit in driving economic recovery, growth and development, in boosting industrial production and as a strong weapon against corruption. Long before he declared for the Presidency of Nigeria, President Tinubu had been a big advocate of…
By David Orji One of the four victims of the late night robbery at the Wisdom Supermarket, Karu Nasarawa has been identified as a staff of the Central Bank of Nigeria. The victim, identified as Daniel Adefemi Okunade was seen with his identity card after he was shot and died immediately during the robbery, choir master of the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) also in One Man Village, was gunned down. He was said to have had a stop over at the Supermarket to buy bread for his family when the robbers found their way into the ever busy store and…
By Kamil Opeyemi Marauding members of the dreaded terrorist group, Boko Haram have killed at least 12 members of the Chibok village in Borno state. Confirming the killings, spokesman of the Borno command of the police, Nahum Daso Kenneth, who confirmed the attack, said 12 corpses were recovered after the attacks. The terrorists were reported to have stormed the community of Gatamarwa around 5pm on Monday, New Year’s Day. “They later attacked another Tsiha community near Shikarkir and killed three people and abducted a young lady. They burnt houses after looting their foodstuffs.”
Hannatu Musawa, the Minister of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy, on Tuesday visited ailing Nollywood actor, Zack Orji, at a private hospital in Abuja, where he had a brain surgery. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the minister was received by the wife of the ailing thespian, Ngozi Orji, and some family members . According to the minister, the visit was to support the veteran actor, wish him quick recovery and as well convey the Federal Government’s goodwill to him and his family . “This is a man that has given his time, his effort not only…