Former Scotland international Steve Nicol has insisted that Portugal will not win the 2026 FIFA World Cup because of Cristiano Ronaldo. This is coming following Portugal’s recent UEFA Nations League 3-1 win against Poland. “If Cristiano Ronaldo is your starting centre-forward in the World Cup, Portugal will not win it. “I will guarantee you that,” Nicol said (via ESPN FC). Ronaldo scored his 906th career goal against Poland. The Al Nassr forward will be 41 when the 2026 World Cup starts. 2026 World Cup: Portugal will not win tournament because of Ronaldo – Nicol
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Darkness has hit Nigeria as the National grid recorded another collapse on Monday. The Spokesperson of Enugu Electricity Distribution Company, Emeka Ezeh confirmed the grid collapse in a statement on Monday evening. According to him, the general system collapse occurred at 18.48 hours on Monday. The Disco said the development had led to a loss of power supply across its franchise. “The Enugu Electricity Distribution Company PLC (EEDC) wishes to inform her esteemed customers of a general system collapse that occurred at 18:48 hours today, 14th October 2024. This has resulted in the loss of supply currently being experienced across…
President Bola Tinubu has insisted that recent economic measures, particularly the removal of fuel subsidy and the unification of foreign exchange rates, is geared towards a broader strategy to stabilise the macroeconomic environment. He spoke on Monday during the 30th Nigerian Economic Summit, organised by the Nigerian Economic Summit Group, NESG, and the Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning, where he explained that, “These are all part of a broader effort to restore balance to the economy and ensure long-term stability.” The President, represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima harped on the need for increased cooperation among government agencies, the…
Médecins Sans Frontières, MSF, has raised concerns over a surge in malnutrition cases among children in northern Nigeria, particularly in flood-affected regions such as Borno and other northeastern states. MSF expressed concern that, despite it being harvest season in the region, the number of malnourished patients admitted to hospitals continues to rise across healthcare centres where they provide services. In a press statement signed by MSF International President , Dr. Christos Christou, the organisation noted that, contrary to expectations, malnutrition cases are not decreasing at this time of year. “This year, when we would typically see a decrease in admissions,…
Aloy Ejimakor, the lead counsel of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, on Monday accused the Department of State Services, DSS, of denying the agitator access to his lawyers. Ejimakor wondered if Kanu was hale and hearty with this latest action by DSS. On September 24, 2024, Kanu caused an uproar at the Abuja Federal High Court when he demanded that Justice Binta Nyako should step down from his case. Kanu had cited a lack of confidence as his reason for demanding that Justice Nyako recuse herself from his trial. Following his demand, the judge announced…
The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Akinloye Owolabi Olakulehin, has warned the newly installed Mogajis and Baales in Ibadanland not to use their positions to oppress their subjects. The traditional ruler gave this admonition during the installation of 12 Mogajis and three Baales. DAILY POST reports that the installation of the new traditional title holders was held at the Olubadan palace, Oke Aremo, in Ibadan on Monday. The event was attended by Oba Tajudeen Abimbola Ajibola, Balogun of Ibadanland; Oba Eddy Oyewole-Foko, Osi Olubadan of Ibadanland; Oba Olubunmi Dada-Isioye, Osi Balogun of Ibadanland; Oba Abiodun Kola-Daisi, Ashipa Olubadan of Ibadanland; Oba…
President Bola Tinubu has said he expects the Disciplinary Board of the Confederation of African Football, CAF, to conduct a thorough investigation and recommend appropriate action against Libya. While welcoming the national team back home to Nigeria, Tinubu said the Libyan authorities wilfully violated the CAF’s statutes and regulations. Tinubu reacted through a statement by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, on Monday, a few hours after the team arrived home through Kano Airport. Onanuga said President Tinubu, deeply moved by the inhuman treatment endured by the Super Eagles of Nigeria at a Libyan airport, warmly welcomes…
Hundreds of students of The Polytechnic, Ibadan, in Oyo State, staged protests on Monday against the refusal of the institution to mobilise them for national service. The national service, conducted by the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, is an avenue for graduates from universities and polytechnics to serve their fatherland. However, some graduates of the institution who are due for mobilisation on Monday protested against the refusal of the institution to mobilise them for the national service. The students on Monday shut the main gate of the institution and other entrances of the institution. The protesting students called on the…
The captain of Nigeria’s Super Eagles, William Troost-Ekong, has declared that he is proud of the current team because the ‘Naija spirit can’t be broken.’ The former Watford defender said this after the Super Eagles returned to Nigeria following their ordeal in Libya. Troost-Ekong and his teammates were stranded for over 15 hours at the Al Abaq Airport in Libya following their arrival in the North African country on Sunday. The Super Eagles were scheduled for a 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, qualifying matchday four encounter against the Mediterranean Knights on Tuesday night. As a result of their ordeal,…