Former Super Eagles defender, Mobi Oparaku, is confident that the Confederation of African Football, CAF, will not sanction Nigeria over the cancelled 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Libya. The Group D second leg clash was called off by CAF following the Eagles’ ordeal. Libyan authorities diverted Nigeria’s flight to a remote airport, where they were denied food, water and Internet for over 18 hours. Following the incident, the Super Eagles players decided not to go ahead with the game. CAF eventually delisted the fixture and forwarded the matter to its disciplinary body. While the verdict of the disciplinary…
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To prevent haphazard development and encourage sustainable growth in Ogun State, residents have been warned against embarking on building projects without necessary planning and consultation. This warning was made on Thursday at the 2024 Annual General Meeting of the Nigerian Institute of Town Planners (NITP), Ogun State Chapter, held in Abeokuta. The NITP Chairman, Adefelola Sogbesan, expressed concern that many structures are built in the wrong locations, citing instances where individuals unknowingly build schools and factories in areas designated as residential. Speaking on the AGM’s theme, “Cross-Sector Collaboration in the Production and Implementation of Development Plans: The Imperative of Synergy…
The Premier League resumes this weekend after the October international break. Liverpool hosting Chelsea on Sunday is the pick of the bunch. The game will see the best defence come up against the best attack at Anfield. Arne Slot’s men will also be looking to stay top of the table, ahead of Manchester City who are away at Wolves. Shearer shared his thoughts on some of these games with BetFair. He said: “Manchester United v Brentford – If they can get a good start, then you can imagine the pressure that puts on Erik ten Hag and his team at…
The Confederation of African Football, CAF, has asked the Libyan Football Federation, LFF, to submit documents relating to the cancellation of the 2025 AFCON qualifying Group D fixture against Nigeria. The Super Eagles pulled out of the game which was scheduled for October 15, after their plane was diverted to Labraq Airport and the players held hostage for 18 hours without Internet, food and water. According to Libya Al-Ahrar Channel, the Secretary-General and person in charge of running the body, Nasser Al-Suwaie, confirmed in a statement confirmed that CAF has given the Libyan and Nigerian associations until October 20 to…
Niger State has emerged as Nigeria’s leading agricultural producer, surpassing Benue State as the nation’s food basket, according to the state’s Commissioner for Agriculture, Musa Bosso. Bosso made this declaration during the 2024 World Food Day celebration held at the Legbo Kutigi Conference Centre, Minna, where he stated Niger State’s significant strides in agriculture under Governor Mohammed Bago’s leadership. Governor Bago, represented by Deputy Governor Garba Yakubu, pointed out the state’s ambitious agricultural plans, stating that Niger is now well-positioned to feed not only its residents but the entire country. Bago announced that 3 million hectares of arable land have…
Florent Malouda has urged Chelsea to move again for Victor Osimhen when the transfer window reopens in January. Chelsea came close to signing the Nigeria international in the summer but couldn’t meet up with his demands. Osimhen instead joined Turkish Super Lig champions, Galatasaray on loan from Napoli. Malouda however insisted that the Blues should launch another bid for the powerful striker in the winter transfer window. “We almost signed Victor Osimhen in the summer, and he is the type of player that would add extra quality to this Chelsea team,” Malouda told Coin Poker. “If there is an opportunity…
A 22-year-old man, Tasiu Danlami, sustained severe burns while attempting to vandalize an electricity transformer in the Hayin-Nasarawa area of Tafa Local Government Area in Niger State. Danlami was rushed to Musa Yar’Adua Hospital in Sabon-Wuse for treatment following the incident, while his accomplice, 18-year-old Abba Salihu, was arrested by the police. The Niger State Police Command spokesperson, SP Wasiu Abiodun, confirmed the arrest, stating that the suspects were caught in the act during a routine patrol by police operatives and local vigilantes on October 10, 2024, at approximately 5:45 AM. He said the duo was apprehended as they attempted…
Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal has approved the appointment of six citizens into various strategic government positions. Conveying the approval, the Secretary to the State Government, SSG, Malam Abubakar Mohammed Nakwada said the appointments take immediate effect: He gave the names of the appointees as Abubakar Bello Ruwan Dorowa, Executive Chairman, State and Local Government Contributory Pension Commission, Dalhatu Tukur Mohammed, Managing Director, Zamfara State Housing Corporation. Others include Abubakar Maigari Ibrahim, Managing Director, Zamfara Agricultural Development Programme, ZADP, Bello Muhammad Jekada, Registrar, Zamfara State College of Education, Maru Jibo Dango was appointed Senior Special Assistant on Construction, under the…
Troops of the 6 Brigade of the Nigerian Army have again apprehended three individuals suspected of collaborating with terrorists’ elements in Taraba State. The operation, which according to the soldiers, was driven by intelligence reports, took place on October 15, 2024, in Landey Jessy village, Lau local government council of the state. In a statement made available to journalists in Jalingo in the early hours of Friday by the Acting spokesperson of the Bridge, Captain Oni Olubodunde, he said the operation was launched after reports of bandit activity in the Kona mountain range, which spans Jalingo and Lau council. “The…
Italy Under-21 head coach, Carmine Nunziata has urged Chelsea midfielder Cesare Casadei to leave Stamford Bridge in the January transfer window if he fails to secure more playing time under manager Enzo Maresca. Casadei joined Chelsea from Inter Milan in 2022 but only made his senior debut for the Blues in January following loan spells at Reading and Leicester City, who were managed by Maresca last term. The 21-year-old turned down the opportunity to leave Chelsea on loan in the summer. But he is yet to play in the Premier League for Chelsea this season under Maresca. His only appearances…