By Ubong Usoro English Premier League giants Chelsea FC are set to face Brazilian champions Fluminense in the semi-final of the FIFA Club World Cup on Tuesday at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, United States. The highly anticipated clash pits Europe’s tactical discipline against South America’s attacking flair, as both sides aim for a …
The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, has passed away at the age of 90. According to reliable sources, the revered monarch died in the early hours of Monday, July 7, 2025. His passing occurred during celebrations marking both his 90th birthday and the first anniversary of his coronation as Olubadan, making the loss especially …
Nigeria’s Super Falcons kicked off their 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) campaign in dominant fashion, cruising to a 3-0 win over Tunisia on Saturday night in Casablanca. The nine-time champions wasted no time making a statement in their Group B opener, with veteran forward Asisat Oshoala finding the net just four minutes into …
Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has endorsed the newly launched Enugu Air, urging its operators to uphold professionalism, maintain strict discipline, and embrace strong private sector participation for sustainable growth. Speaking at the formal unveiling of the airline in Enugu, Keyamo confirmed that the project has received backing from several government …
By Ubong Usoro The football world has been shaken by heartbreaking losses. In mourning, several clubs have honoured their fallen players by retiring their shirt numbers, an emblem of respect and remembrance. Federico Pisani Club: Atalanta BC, Serie A (Italy) Position: Forward Number: #14 Federico Pisani was an Italian player who tragically died in a car …
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has mourned the death of former Super Eagles goalkeeper Peter Rufai, who passed away at the age of 61. Rufai, fondly known as “Dodomayana”, was one of Nigeria’s most celebrated football legends. In a statement released by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, President Tinubu extended …
The ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID), based in Lomé, has approved a $100 million (₦153 billion) billion) loan for the construction of a 47.7-kilometre section of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway in Nigeria. This funding represents a key milestone in Nigeria’s goal to complete the 700 km highway by 2028. EBID announced the loan …
By Ubong Usoro Enugu State is set to launch Enugu Air on Monday, July 7, marking a major step in Governor Peter Mbah’s plan to make Enugu a key aviation hub in Nigeria. The State Commissioner for Transportation, Dr Obi Ozor, announced the launch in a statement on Thursday. He said the airline supports the …
Despite standing directives from the federal government, Nigerian graduates posted to Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) under the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) scheme continue to face rejection, delay, and outright neglect—frustrating a generation of youth eager to serve. Over three years after Brigadier General Shuaibu Ibrahim, then Director-General of NYSC, warned MDAs against …
By Ubong Usoro Peter Rufai, the iconic former goalkeeper of Nigeria’s national football team, the Super Eagles, has died at the age of 61. He passed away after a prolonged illness, marking the end of a remarkable chapter in Nigerian football history. Nicknamed Dodomayana, Rufai enjoyed a successful two-decade career playing professionally in Europe. He …
