Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

The Nigerian government has outlined activities for the 63rd anniversary of the nation. The agenda for the 2023 Independence day celebration was released by the Secretary of the Government of the Federation, George Akume at the World Press Conference in Abuja on Monday. The theme of this year’s anniversary is “Nigeria at 63, Renewed Hope for Unity & Prosperity. The programme of events, according to Akume: include; World Press Conference on Monday, 26th September at the National Press Center, Radio House Abuja -11:00am Anniversary Symposium/Public Lecture, Thursday, 28th September, 2023 at State house Conference Center -10 am Lecture on Friday,…

Megan Rapinoe brought down the curtain on her international career as the USA beat South Africa 2-0 in Chicago. Prior to the 2023 World Cup, the forward said she planned to retire when the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) season ends. Rapinoe, 38, made her USA debut in 2006 and won 203 caps, scoring 63 goals, and winning the World Cup in 2015 and 2019. “So overwhelming. It has been amazing,” Rapinoe said of the reception she received at Sunday’s friendly. “It has been really wonderful, to hear all the nice things, to have a closure moment, to play in front…

French President Emmanuel Macron has declared the withdrawal of his country’s ambassador and troops from Niger, following the coup that ousted democratically-elected President Mohamed Bazoum in July, 2023. Speaking in a televised interview on Sunday, September 24, President Macron emphasised that France’s military cooperation with Niger had come to an end, and the approximately 1,500 French troops stationed in the country would gradually withdraw in the “months and weeks to come,” with a complete pullout expected “by the end of the year.” “France has decided to withdraw its ambassador. In the next hours, our ambassador and several diplomats will return to…

Festus Akande, the Public Relations Officer for the court, says the fire incident that occurred on Monday morning has no connection and won’t have an effect on the presidential election petition. GOVIMA reported earlier that a wing of the Supreme Court complex situated at the Three-Arm-Zone, Abuja, was engulfed by fire on Monday morning. Speaking during an interview on Arise TV on Monday, Akande stated that the fire outbreak won’t affect anything in the court. He said, “As a matter of fact, there’s no single connection, and it won’t affect anything in the court. “This incident occurred in a chamber…

Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino said his team must “grow up like a team” as their poor start to the Premier League season continued with a 1-0 home defeat to Aston Villa on Sunday. The Argentine’s expensively assembled side have not scored in their last three games and sit 14th with just one win in six matches, making it their worst start to a campaign since 1978. “We need to grow up like a team, not only in an individual way,” Pochettino said. “In this type of game, we are competing and want to win and football is about winning. But also players, when they are…

As the Lagos State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal is set to deliver judgment on Monday, the 2023 governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Olajide Adediran, popularly known as Jandor, has told his supporters that all hope is not lost. Adediran stated that whatever becomes the outcome of Monday’s judgment would not be the end of the electioneering process. According to him, whichever way the judgment goes, there are two more steps to go before the process of the election is brought to a close. While noting that expectations are high, because of petitions concerning the provisions of the…

There is currently a fire outbreak at the Supreme Court in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The cause of the inferno was unknown as of the time of filing this report, but a source at the Federal Fire Service said firefighters were at the scene.

The Nigerian Army along with other security agencies have rescued 13 female students and three labourers thus far, according to THE WHISTLER. The abducted are students of the Federal University, Gusau, Zamfara State. The operation led by a Joint Task Force NorthWest, Operation Hadarin Daji rescued the victims following an ongoing operation for their safe return after they were abducted by armed men on September 22. The List showed that the security operatives had rescued two 100-level female students, six 200-level female students, two 300-level female students, one 400-level female student, one uncategorised and one graduate currently writing her project.…

Alvaro Morata scored twice as Atletico Madrid ended Real Madrid’s 100% start to the La Liga season with a fine victory over their city rivals. They led inside four minutes when former Real forward Morata converted Samuel Lino’s dangerous cross. Antoine Griezmann then made it 2-0 with another header, before Toni Kroos’ fine low strike halved the deficit. But Morata sealed Atletico’s victory when he rose highest to meet Saul Niguez’s ball in after the break. Victory moved Atletico up to fifth in the table, while Real are third – behind leaders Barcelona and Girona – after dropping points for…

PSG cruised to a 4-0 win over Marseille in Le Classique, although the hosts are now sweating on Kylian Mbappe’s fitness after the French star was withdrawn through injury. Luis Enrique’s side made the dream start by taking the lead after just eight minutes. Achraf Hakimi stepped up and curled in a magnificent free-kick from the right-hand side of the penalty area. Marseille came close to equalising after 23 minutes when Vitinha was found in the penalty area but the Portugal U21 international could only divert his header onto the top of the crossbar. PSG suffered a blow after 32…

Newcastle United thumped Sheffield United 8-0 to pile more misery on the winless Blades – becoming the first team in Premier League history to have eight different goalscorers. The visitors took the lead after 21 minutes thanks to a smart finish from Sean Longstaff. Early substitute Anthony Gordon did well down the left-hand side to keep the ball in play before picking out Longstaff, who fired home. Eddie Howe’s side doubled their lead just eight minutes later with Dan Burn on hand at the back post to head home Kieran Trippier’s corner. Less than five minutes later and Newcastle had…

The first north London derby of the season finished level as Arsenal and Tottenham played out a frenetic 2-2 draw at the Emirates. Arsenal took the lead when a Bukayo Saka shot was turned into his own goal by Cristian Romero. Gabriel Jesus missed a good chance to extend the lead, before superb work from James Maddison set up an equaliser for Son Heung-min just before half-time. Saka restored Arsenal’s lead with a contentious penalty early in the second half, only for Spurs to equalise immediately as Maddison robbed Jorginho to set up Son once more. In injury time, Guglielmo…