Two crushed to death as petrol tanker crashes into motorcycle in Lagos

A fatal road accident occurred on Wednesday in Lagos when an empty petrol tanker ran into a commercial motorcycle, killing both the rider and his passenger at Pokia Junction, inward Araga, along the Epe–Ijebu Road in Epe. The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority arrested the tanker driver and handed him over to the appropriate authorities […]
Two crushed to death as petrol tanker crashes into motorcycle in Lagos

AFCON: Why we beat Nigeria’s Super Eagles – Morocco coach, Walid Regragui

Morocco’s head coach, Walid Regragui has suggested that his team defeated Nigeria in the AFCON semi-final tie on Wednesday night to qualify for the final because the Atlas Lions made a ‘huge effort’ during the encounter. Regragui pinpointed the united front displayed by his players and the Moroccan supporters, stating that their combined resilience was […]
AFCON: Why we beat Nigeria’s Super Eagles – Morocco coach, Walid Regragui

AFCON 2025: ‘They’ll redeem themselves’ – Ighalo predicts Egypt vs Nigeria

A former Nigeria and Manchester United striker, Odion Ighalo has said that the Super Eagles will beat Egypt in the Africa Cup of Nations third-place match on Saturday. Nigeria will face the Pharaohs of Egypt in the third-place game after losing to Morocco on penalty shootout in the semifinals of the competition. Nigeria would have […]
AFCON 2025: ‘They’ll redeem themselves’ – Ighalo predicts Egypt vs Nigeria

AFCON: Morocco goalkeeper, Bounou hails Super Eagles stars after 4-2 penalty win

Morocco goalkeeper, Yassine Bounou has hailed Super Eagles players for putting in a ‘very strong performance’ against his team during both sides’ AFCON semi-final tie on Wednesday. Bounou was the man-of-the-match as the 34-year-old made two saves during the penalty shoot-out after the match ended in a goalless draw at Stade Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium. […]
AFCON: Morocco goalkeeper, Bounou hails Super Eagles stars after 4-2 penalty win

AFCON 2025: ‘They can’t win’ – South Africa’s Stanton Fredericks predicts Senegal vs Morocco

Former South Africa international, Stanton Fredericks, has tipped Morocco to win the 2025 Africa Cup of nations trophy. This was after the Moroccans beat Nigeria 4-2 on penalty shootout on Wednesday to set up a final clash with the Taranga Lions of Senegal. The match ended in a 0-0 draw after 90 minutes, leading to […]
AFCON 2025: ‘They can’t win’ – South Africa’s Stanton Fredericks predicts Senegal vs Morocco

NJC clears Osun CJ of all misconduct allegations

The National Judicial Council, NJC, has cleared the Chief Judge of Osun State, Justice Oyebola Adepele Ojo, of allegations bordering on financial recklessness, diversion of funds and judicial misconduct. The Council said it accepted in full the report of a three-member Investigation Committee constituted to examine several petitions submitted against the Osun State Chief Judge. […]
NJC clears Osun CJ of all misconduct allegations

Don urges Nigerian government to develop animal feed from saw dust, rice chaff

The Federal government has been advised to develop more nutrition-rich animal feeds for the Nigerian livestock industry by refining municipal organic wastes such as saw dust, rice chaff and other untapped waste  resources. A Professor of Animal Nutrition/Breeding Genetics, Nnamdi Anigbogu  gave the advice on Wednesday while delivering the 67th Inaugural Lecture of Michael Okpara […]
Don urges Nigerian government to develop animal feed from saw dust, rice chaff

AFCON: Why Nigeria lost to Morocco – Super Eagles coach, Chelle

Super Eagles coach, Eric Chelle has suggested why his team was defeated by Morocco in the AFCON semi-final tie on Wednesday night. Chelle watched as the AFCON host nation defeated the Super Eagles 4-2 on penalties following a goalless draw. Speaking to reporters at his post-match interview, Chelle admitted that Nigeria lacked movement and power […]
AFCON: Why Nigeria lost to Morocco – Super Eagles coach, Chelle

Katsina govt under scrutiny as bandits raid villages amid planned release of suspects

Bandits on Tuesday night carried out coordinated raids on several communities, east of the Federal University, Dutsin-Ma (FUDMA), in Dutsin-Ma Local Government Area of Katsina State, looting homes and rustling a large number of livestock. The incident was reported on Wednesday by security analyst and crisis journalist, Bakatsine via his X handle. According to Bakatsine, […]
Katsina govt under scrutiny as bandits raid villages amid planned release of suspects

‘Inversion of justice’ — Ejiofor slams Katsina govt over planned release of suspected bandits

A legal practitioner and human rights activist, Ifeanyi Ejiofor, has criticised the Katsina State Government over its plan to release 70 suspected bandits, warning that the move could worsen insecurity and fuel further violence. Ejiofor, counsel to the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, described the decision as “an inversion of […]
‘Inversion of justice’ — Ejiofor slams Katsina govt over planned release of suspected bandits