The former midfielder for Chelsea, John Mikel Obi, has commended Ademola Lookman for selecting Nigeria over England during his peak. Lookman, who was born in England to Nigerian parents, competed for the continent in youth competitions and was a member of the England team that won the FIFA U-20 World Cup in 2017. In February…
Emmanuel Amuneke has backed Ademola Lookman to win the CAF Player of the Year award, following Victor Osimhen’s victory last year. Lookman, a 26-year-old Nigerian winger, has been tipped to win the award this year after a remarkable campaign for both his club and country. He scored three goals in seven appearances for Nigeria at…
Although Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong anticipates a challenging matchup with Rwanda, he is confident his squad will prevail. On Tuesday, the three-time African will face the Amavubi at Kigali’s Amahoro Stadium. Troost-Ekong, who arrived in Rwanda for the first time, is excited about the country’s strong team and their current top spot in the…
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu assured Chinese citizens that his government will uphold sound governance practices and emulate China’s achievements. He gave a speech at the China World Hotel in Beijing, addressing the Nigerian community and leaders of the Nigerians in Diaspora Organisation in China (NIDO China), his final official engagement before leaving for London, UK….
The U.S. Embassy in Nigeria has launched an enhanced visa services provider, allowing candidates to register, pay for visa applications, and schedule interviews online. The updated website also provides comprehensive information and assistance to American citizens residing in Nigeria and those applying for U.S. visas. This move aims to streamline the visa application process for…
The President’s Chief of Staff, Mr. Femi Gbajabiamila, underlined the Federal Government’s dedication to diversifying the economy by making large investments in agriculture. He said this on Wednesday during a conversation with Mr. Cornelius Adebayo, the Nigeria Agriculture and Land Development Agency’s (NALDA) executive secretary and CEO. He was touring the agencies run by the…
Oby Ezekwesili, the former minister of education, criticised all of the political office holders in President Bola Tinubu’s administration, branding them as “bandits” who are only interested in embezzling public funds for their own benefit.During a Tuesday night Channels TV program, Ezekwesili made these comments, criticising President Tinubu’s recent purchase of a N150 billion luxury…
The federal government of President Bola Tinubu was criticised on Monday by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the Labour Party for obtaining a new $100 million presidential plane without the National Assembly’s consent. Deputy Youth Leader Timothy Osadolor and PDP Deputy National Publicity Secretary Ibrahim Abdullahi denounced the action as extremely insensitive, particularly in…
After a French court ruled in favour of Zhongshan Fucheng Industrial Investment Co. Limited and authorised the seizure of the Nigerian government’s presidential planes, the Federal Government of Nigeria accused the Chinese corporation of deceit.Bayo Onanuga, the President’s Special Advisor on Information and Strategy, said on Wednesday that the company is bringing a fraudulent claim…
Dr. Bello Matawalle, the Minister of Defence, revealed this to reporters on Monday at a briefing regarding the events planned to commemorate the 60th anniversary of Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON).The minister claimed that the company has become a major force in the defence industry via cooperation and innovation. He went on to say…