Africa: Nigerian Woman Solo-Driving From London to Lagos Arrives Africa

[ad_1] On 29 January, she embarked on her journey to replicate the achievement of professional motorcyclist Kunle Adeyanju nearly two years prior. Two days ago, after witnessing a breathtaking sunset in Tarifa, Spain, Pelumi Nubi, a UK-based Nigerian who embarked on a solo drive from London to Lagos, arrived on the African continent. On 29 January, PREMIUM TIMES reported that Ms Nubi, a travel content creator, embarked on her journey to replicate the achievement of professional motorcyclist Kunle Adeyanju nearly […]

February 12, 2024

Africa

Africa: Afcon – Africa Is the Ultimate Winner – Shettima

[ad_1] Vice President Kashim Shettima said on Sunday that Africa was the ultimate winner of the just concluded African Cup of Nations (AFCON) held in Côte d'Ivoire. Shettima stated this while reacting to the outcome of the finals between Nigeria and Cote d'Ivoire in a statement by his media aide, Mr Stanley Nkwocha, in Abuja. He stated that the tournament had served as a powerful platform to showcase the potential and resilience of Africa. "It has reminded us of the […]

February 12, 2024

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Nigeria: Tinubu Commends Super Eagles Despite Missing Out On Afcon Title

[ad_1] Despite the defeat, President Tinubu hailed the resilience of the Super Eagles players in getting to the AFCON final President Bola Tinubu has offered his praise and encouragement to the Super Eagles after their performance in the 2023 AFCON tournament, where the team fell short of the trophy. The Super Eagles lost 2-1 to hosts Cote d'Ivoire in Sunday night's final, thus failing in their bid for a fourth AFCON title. Despite the defeat, President Tinubu hailed the resilience […]

February 12, 2024

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Nigeria: Ekong Crowned Afcon MVP, Williams Beats Nwabali to Goalkeeper Award

[ad_1] Ekong was a rock for the Super Eagles throughout the tournament and contributed three goals. The 2023 Africa Cup of Nations ended on a colourful note, with hosts Cote d'Ivoire beating the Super Eagles of Nigeria to the trophy after winning Sunday's final 2-1. Franck Kessie with a near-post finish and Sebastien Haller's flick handed the trophy to the Ivorians on Sunday night at Stade Alassane Quattara in Abidjan. While Nigeria's dream of lifting the trophy fell short, individual […]

February 12, 2024

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Nigeria: AFCON – Gov Otti Commends Super Eagles for Coming 2nd

[ad_1] Governor Alex Otti of Abia State, has commended the Super Eagles of Nigeria for coming second and making the country proud at the just concluded African Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2023. Otti said even though the Super Eagles came short of lifting the trophy, the players gave their best and succeeded in further strengthening the nation's image as a formidable force in African football. Host, Cote d'Ivoire, came from behind to beat Nigeria 2-1 at the final of the […]

February 12, 2024

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Nigeria/Cote d’Ivoire: Cote d’Ivoire Clinch 3rd Afcon Title, Beat Nigeria 2-1 in 2023 Final

[ad_1] The delayed 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament ended on Sunday night with host Cote d'Ivoire completing their remarkable turnaround in fortune by becoming the first host nation to win the title in 18 years with a 2-1 victory over Nigeria's Super Eagles. The highly tense final at the Ebimpe Olympic Stadium, in the outskirts of Abidjan, Ivory Coast's economic capital, the same venue where Nigeria earlier defeated the tournament hosts 1-0 during the group stage, began with […]

February 12, 2024

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Nigeria/Cote d’Ivoire: Cote D’Ivoire Win AFCON 2023

[ad_1] The Elephants of Cote D’Ivoire have won the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after defeating the Super Eagles of Nigeria 2-1 on Sunday. Nigeria looked set to repeat their 1-0 victory over the Ivorians here at the Ebimpe Olympic Stadium during the group stage when captain William Troost-Ekong -– who had netted a penalty to decide that first meeting -– rose to head in the opener late in the first half. However, Franck Kessie equalised just after the […]

February 12, 2024

Entertainment

Nigeria: Drama, Not Comedy, Is Nollywood’s Leading Film Genre – Report

[ad_1] The best-performing films were determined by a ₦50 million gross and above in the cinemas. Drama was named Nollywood's leading genre in 2023 for dominating 45.5 per cent of the top 44 Nollywood films released at the box office. According to a report by film insights publication In Nollywood's The Industry Journal, the best-performing films were determined by a ₦50 million gross and above in the cinemas. Other indices include a top ten rank for over a week and […]

February 11, 2024

Africa

Africa: Golden Moments – Three Legendary Nigerian Players in Afcon Finals

[ad_1] The Super Eagles have always found heroes at AFCON tournaments and they are looking for another after the likes of Odegbami, Amuneke, and Mba. As Nigeria gears up for the AFCON final on Sunday evening in Abidjan, this report spotlights three players whose individual brilliance clinched the coveted AFCON trophy for Nigeria on three previous occasions. 1980: Odegbami's Lagos double Segun Odegbami, famously known as "Mathematical," showcased his exceptional talent. His two remarkable goals in the final against Algeria […]

February 11, 2024

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