AFCON SEMI FINAL,Morocco have home advantage, but we can reach AFCON final – Osimhen
Super Eagles assistant captain, Victor Osimhen, has admitted that Morocco hold an advantage over Nigeria ahead of Wednesday night’s Africa Cup of Nations semi-final clash due to the backing of their home supporters. Osimhen, who is expected to lead the team in the absence of suspended captain Wilfred Ndidi, spoke ahead of the crucial encounter, […]
Saudi Airlines abandons passengers
Saudi Airlines has come under criticism after abandoning 401 Kano-bound passengers at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, for close to 48 hours, triggering tension and security concerns. The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority confirmed that bad weather in Kano forced the airline to divert to Abuja but said it failed to make adequate arrangements for […]
Trump slams tariffs on countries doing business with Iran
US President Donald Trump on Monday announced a 25 percent tariff on any country trading with Iran, ramping up pressure on Tehran over its violent crackdown on a wave of protests. “Effective immediately, any Country doing business with the Islamic Republic of Iran will pay a Tariff of 25% on any and all business being […]
AFCON 2025: CAF probes misconduct in Nigeria, Algeria, Cameroon, Morocco q-finals
The Confederation of African Football has launched an investigation into alleged misconduct by players and officials during the CAF Africa Cup of Nations 2025 quarter-final clashes between Cameroon and Morocco, as well as Algeria and Nigeria. The probe follows reports of confrontations with referees and disruptions in post-match areas. According to a statement posted on […]
Nigeria stroll past Algeria 2-0 into AFCON 2025 semi-finals
Nigeria’s Super Eagles made light work of Algeria to book a semi-final spot at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations with an impressive 2-0 win. Victor Osimhen opened the scoring just after half-time for the Super Eagles in Marrakesh, and then set up Akor Adams for the second goal just before the hour mark to […]
ESAMA OF BENIN CONGRATULATES PASTOR CHRIS OYAKHILOME ON HIS BIRTHDAY
In a heartfelt congratulatory message, the Esama of Benin, Patriarch of the House of Igbinedion, H.E Sir Chief Dr Gabriel Osawaru Igbinedion, has extended his warmest congratulations to Rev. Dr Chris Oyakhilome, President of LoveWorld International Incorporated, on the occasion of his birthday anniversary. The Esama’s message, signed on behalf of the House of Igbinedion, […]
FreeNnamdiKanuNow: Residents angry, workers stranded as security barricades roads
Stranded residents on Monday morning expressed anger over security forces’ decision to mount barricades at strategic points within the nation’s capital, Abuja, a development that caused serious gridlock. The checkpoints had caused gridlock, with commuters from Bwari, Ushafa, Dutse, and parts of Kubwa stranded on their way to the city centre. Sahara Reporters publisher, Omoyele […]
Dozens killed in Pakistan-Afghanistan border clashes
Dozens of troops and civilians were killed in a fresh round of border skirmishes between Pakistan and Afghanistan on Wednesday, officials on both sides of the frontier said, as clashes entered their second week. Violence between the two neighbours has flared since explosions in Afghanistan last week, including two in the capital Kabul, that were […]
Kenyan opposition leader Raila Odinga dies in India
Kenyan opposition leader Raila Odinga has died in India, Indian police said Wednesday. He was aged 80. “The death is confirmed,” Krishnan M, additional superintendent of police in India’s southern state of Kerala, told AFP. “The Kenyan national was on a walk with his sister, daughter, and a personal doctor when he suddenly collapsed. An […]
Israeli PM Netanyahu back in court for graft trial
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was back in a Tel Aviv court on Wednesday for the latest hearing in his long-running corruption trial, which opened in May 2020. The prime minister kept a smiling face as he and his entourage of several ministers from his conservative Likud party were heckled by protesters en route to […]
